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A seated man in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, gold pendant chains and orange bangles, sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne with carved silver lion heads. He rests one hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti and rudraksha mala who kneels at his feet, touching them in a blessing. Behind them stand a bare-chested attendant with white ash markings and a woman in orange clothing at the left edge. A yellow and red decorated banner is visible at the top. Night-time outdoor setting. a person: long dreadlocked hair, gold earrings and layered beads, shown with the throne and seated blessing role.

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October 15 20172017-10-15A seated man in an rust-orange draped robe and multiple strands of rudraksha and gold-tone beads sits on a red cushioned throne with silver lion-shaped armrests, one hand resting on the head of a shirtless devotee kneeling before him with palms pressed together. Behind, a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha malas holds a cloth or book near the kneeling devotee's head, while an orange-clad person stands at the left edge. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-like ornament, and hoop earrings.2017-10-15A seated man in an ornate white and red throne is blessing a kneeling devotee with his right hand on the devotee's head. The seated figure wears a rust-orange robe draped over one shoulder, multiple strands of rudraksha beads, a gold necklace, gold earrings, and beaded bracelets, and has long swept-back hair. The kneeling devotee, bare-chested with a white sacred thread, presses his palms together in anjali. Behind them a shirtless attendant in white dhoti and rudraksha mala stands beside a red and yellow backdrop, and two silver lion figures sit at the throne's base.2017-10-15A photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A bearded man with long hair, wearing an orange-brown saffron-toned robe, multiple strands of rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and gold earrings, sits on a red-cushioned silver throne and rests one hand on the head of a shirtless man kneeling before him with palms joined. Beside the throne is a silver statue of a cow. A second man in white dhoti with gold borders and rudraksha malas stands behind, holding a comb near the kneeling devotee's head. A figure in orange robes stands at the left edge. The seated man appears to be a person with distinctive saffron robes, long hair, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, and the kneeling man is a devotee receiving blessing.2017-10-15A seated man in an orange-red saffron dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate silver-framed red throne, smiling and raising his right palm toward a kneeling bare-chested devotee with white ash markings who bows with his forehead touching his hands. Behind the throne stands a second attendant in white dhoti with white vertical ash stripes, a long rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, holding his hands together. The seated man wears a long rudraksha-bead necklace, gold chains and bangles, and gold hoop earrings; a silver lion-form object sits near the throne, and a yellow cloth hangs in the background. a person is seated on the throne with long swept-back hair, a crown-like gold ornament absent, but with saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold jewellery.2017-10-15A seated man in a rust-orange robe with long swept-back hair, multiple strands of wooden rudraksha beads and gold-toned necklaces, and beaded armbands sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, his right hand resting on the head of a kneeling devotee with hands in anjali. The devotee is shirtless with a white cloth around his waist and a white thread across his shoulder. Behind them, a standing attendant in a white dhoti with a gold border and rudraksha beads blesses or supports the kneeling man. A silver lion-like armrest figure and an orange-clad figure at the left edge are visible. The scene suggests a blessing given from a throne during a stage event.2017-10-15A photograph of an outdoor ritual initiation at night. A seated man in a rust-red robe with a leopard-print headband, long dreadlocked hair, a red tilak, layered gold-bead and white-flower garlands and gold armlets sits on a gold-and-red throne and smiles with eyes closed while another man presses his hand to the head of a bare-chested, bearded devotee in a white dhoti with purple flowers and a red-and-white thread. Behind them, saffron-robed attendants with white body markings and rudraksha malas stand near a bright light. A gold peetha backdrop frames the scene. a person is the seated figure in the red robe and gold garlands, shown in a ceremonial seat.2017-08-22A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a temple-like hall. A bare-chested, white-haired elderly man in a white dhoti bows forward, his head pressed toward a seated figure. The seated man wears a dark maroon-red cloth draped over his body, a heavy gold bead necklace with a large gold pendant, a gold waist belt, red-orange beaded bracelets on the arms, and has long dark hair swept back with a crown-like silver throne behind him. Two attendants in white and orange stand behind, one wearing red-brown rudraksha beads, and orange cloth hangs in the background. Seated on a red cushioned silver throne with a silver lion-shaped footrest, the seated figure has a person appearance, with long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and dark maroon robes as cues. The bowing man is a devotee receiving blessing.2017-10-01October 15 20172017-10-15October 15 20172017-10-15A photograph of a seated figure in a red-maroon robe with a gold-bead and rudraksha-style ornate necklace, white horizontal tilak on the forehead, and a gold armlet, sitting on a red-patterned cushioned seat beside a golden lion-headed armrest. The seated figure rests a hand on the forehead of a kneeling bald older man in a white shirt and maroon vest, who bows with white beard. Behind them a woman in white with a dark bead necklace holds a folded paper, and a red-carpeted dais and white wall appear in the background. a person: the seated figure wears long-swept hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-red robes, in the role of the one giving blessing.2014-09-01A seated man in rust-red and maroon ochre robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion before a red curtain. He wears heavy gold and rudraksha necklaces, gold armlets, a white forehead mark with a red bindi, and long dark hair swept back. He gestures with one hand toward a bare-shouldered priest in white dhoti who bends forward with his back to the camera. A second attendant with a beard and rudraksha mala sits at left. The setting suggests a ritual initiation.2017-04-26