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A photograph at an outdoor initiation camp shows a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a heavy rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, touching the forehead of a bald, bespectacled man in white clothing with hands joined in namaste. Behind them, women in orange and red saris wear rudraksha malas and stand near a large copper bowl of white flower petals, with greenery and a red tent backdrop. Probable Swamiji cues include the swept-back long hair, saffron robes, ornate gold necklace and throne, and he is performing the third eye initiation for a devotee.

May 06 2016

A seated man in saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial bead necklace places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with a green lanyard and rudraksha beads. The seated figure is on a gold and red throne, wearing a Swamiji (probable) appearance with long hair and saffron ornate clothing, performing a third-eye style blessing initiation. Behind them a man in white dhoti with red-striped cloth and a sacred thread stands, a lush green plant and a silver tray with flowers and offerings sit nearby, and a woman in a gold-bordered sari with a red blouse sits with hands folded. A silver bowl of white flower petals and a tray of yellow flowers are on the floor, indicating an initiation ceremony.

A seated figure in a red-orange turban and an orange-and-gold wrap, wearing a yellow flower garland and a bare-shouldered look with a sandalwood mark, sits on a gold-carved throne against a red tent backdrop, extending a hand to receive an offering. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward, holding out a small orange fruit, while a young boy in a yellow outfit kneels beside him. Several women in saris, one in green and one in orange, stand in the background. This appears to be a darshan moment where devotees offer fruit to the seated figure; the seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable), identified by the turban, garland, orange wrap and throne cues.

December 26 2014

A seated figure with a shaved head? No: a figure with long dark hair wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, a gold bangle and a maroon-and-gold draped garment places one raised hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The recipient stands with palms together at his waist while the officiant holds a folded paper in the other hand. Behind them stand women in white and orange clothing and gold-embroidered draperies, with a golden ornamental panel at left. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan ritual inside a temple setting.

July 07 2009

A seated man in a rust-red robe and matching shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion and red pillows, smiling and raising one hand. A young man with long dreadlocks in a white dhoti and orange-trimmed garment bows low with his forehead touching the throne's footrest, while his hands rest on the red carpet. A woman in a red sari with a garland kneels nearby beside a gold-and-white pillar draped in pink fabric. A tabletop cooler and a red curtain stand behind, with a few seated people in white in the background, and a microphone stand is at the right. A gold relief of a deity murti appears on the throne back.

A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with long dreadlocked hair, wearing an orange-brown robe and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, holds out the ends of an orange shawl. A man in a white shirt and white trousers, with a wristwatch, leans forward to take the shawl. Behind them, women in saffron and red garments and white clothing stand on a red carpet, and gold lamps stand at left. Seated devotees are visible at right, and a gold ceremonial trident-like object sits at lower right. The setting is a tented hall with red drapes and bright lights.

A seated figure in long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, extending one hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a red-and-white shawl and a lanyard badge. The man presses his palms together in respect. Behind them, women in white and red-bordered saris sit near microphones and greenery on a red-draped stage. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha beads, and a gold throne; he is giving blessing by placing a hand on the devotee's head.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha mala strands and a red-and-gold ornate throne smiles as he receives a folded yellow cloth from a bald, grey-bearded devotee in a white shirt with a red shawl and an event lanyard. Red-and-gold throne upholstery and green foliage frame the scene. Behind them, women in white and red saris stand and sit in the background of a ceremonial hall. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues include long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala. The image shows a devotee offering a gift to the seated teacher during a camp event.

A seated figure in a red-orange robe with an ornate gold necklace and gold bangles and armlet places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt, a blessing gesture in a red-carpeted hall. Behind them a standing woman in white with a rudraksha-style necklace watches, and a woman in white with an orange shawl stands nearby, with a child in white on the right. A gold-tipped ceremonial staff stands beside the throne and a gold-edged tray or plate rests in the foreground.

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