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May 29 2018

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December 06 20162016-12-06Night courtyard ritual with a kneeling bare-chested man in white and gold-bordered dhoti, rudraksha mala around his neck, hands folded in namaste, while a long-haired figure in rust-red robe places a hand on his head. Behind them stand saffron-clad sannyasis with rudraksha malas and a robed attendant holding a white paper. To the left a fire pit made of yellow bricks burns beside an ornate white and gold altar with flowers and a kalasha-like vessel; another orange-robed priest tends the fire. Apartment buildings and lights frame the courtyard, with a few onlookers at the edges.2018-05-29A photograph of a ritual initiation during an evening event. A bare-chested devotee in white dhoti with a white blindfold bends forward while a man with long dark matted hair, rudraksha mala and a red-orange robe places his hand on the devotee's head. Behind them, a man in an orange robe with a long rudraksha necklace holds the devotee's shoulder, and further figures in saffron and white stand near tall silver ceremonial staffs. Shiva-themed stage lighting glows in red and purple.2018-04-15May 06 20182018-05-06May 29 20182018-05-29 +1 copiesDecember 05 20162016-12-05Photograph of a crowded ritual scene in which a bare-chested sannyasi with long matted dreadlocks and a rudraksha mala stands at right, arm extended and eyes closed. In the foreground a devotee in white dhoti with a bowed head receives blessing; behind, several white-clad devotees hold up papers and folded cards. Crowd is close and tight, with red sandalwood or kumkum marks visible on some foreheads. Scene reflects darshan given to participants of a Shiva Deeksha.2018-05-06May 24 20182018-05-24A photograph of a ritual initiation in a decorated temple-like hall. A long-haired man with a trimmed beard and white vibhuti marks on his forehead, wearing a bare chest and an orange-red shawl, sits and places his right hand on the head of a second man who bows forward. The recipient is bare-chested with a white-and-yellow sash and wears a rudraksha mala. Behind them are silver-toned ornamental panels, red and yellow flower garlands, a brass oil lamp, and a small fan.2018-05-24A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace receiving devotees at a red-draped stage. A bearded man in a cream t-shirt bends forward to touch his feet while a young man in orange robes with a gold mala stands behind, and a golden staff garlanded with white flowers and orange marigolds stands in front. Several women in sarees and salwar, and children, watch and fold hands at the back.2016-04-26May 06 20182018-05-06April 13 20182018-04-13