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A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne touches the forehead of a shirtless young man kneeling before him. The seated figure wears a maroon and saffron-orange shawl, a long brown rudraksha mala draped to the lap, and a dark swept-back hairstyle with gold earrings. He holds a flower-tipped ceremonial staff with a yellow marigold-like blossom. Behind them, two attendants in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls stand. The kneeling man wears a white cloth and a beaded necklace. The setting suggests a blessing or initiation moment.

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January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02A photograph of an initiation or blessing moment in an outdoor ceremonial setting. A seated figure in a maroon and gold-bordered robe, with long layered rudraksha malas and small gold earrings, rests a hand on the forehead of a bare-chested man in white dhoti and a rudraksha mala with a yellow flower garland. The seated figure holds a white-and-brown ritual whisk. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Two people in white dhotis stand at the left edge. The blessing is given while the man raises one palm.2016-01-02Outdoor photo of a seated figure in a maroon-and-gold saffron-toned shawl, long dark hair swept back, rudraksha-style beaded mala and ornate gold necklaces, raising a hand to touch the forehead of a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and a yellow marigold garland. A gilded ornate chair with a pink cushion sits behind the seated figure, and a standing attendant in white and gold robes stands at the top edge. The seated figure's appearance and presentation are consistent with the a person cues of hair, saffron-toned garments and mala, and the page places him at a Pada Yatri welcoming event; this seated figure is presiding and blessing the devotee in front. Background shows blurred trees, a blue tent and a few distant orange-robed people.2016-01-02Photograph of a seated figure on a red velvet and gold-carved throne blessing a man with a raised hand on his forehead. The seated figure wears a maroon and orange-gold shawl, long braided rudraksha malas and gold earrings, with dark hair swept back. The man being blessed wears white, a rudraksha mala and red-framed glasses, one palm raised in front. Behind them, two standing attendants in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and a hand holding a yellow flower garland stand nearby, and the seated figure holds a flower-decorated whisk. Outdoor setting with blurred trees and a blue canopy. Appearance cues are consistent with a person on the throne, but this is an appearance-based label only.2016-01-02A seated figure in a maroon and orange-gold draped garment, with long braided rudraksha-style necklaces and gold waist ornament, sits on a gilded throne with a pink cushion and touches the head of a bare-chested kneeling man in a pink dhoti. Nearby, attendants in white dhotis and a gold-banded garment stand; a yellow flower and an offering tray sit on the ground. The scene resembles a blessing or padapuja-type exchange, with a bright outdoor setting.2016-01-02A photograph of a seated figure in a maroon and saffron-striped shawl with long rudraksha malas and gold earrings, holding a flower-tipped whisk and placing a palm on the forehead of a bare-chested young man with rudraksha beads and white ritual cloth. A man in orange garments stands in the background. Golden throne edge visible at right.2016-01-02A seated figure on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion receives a blessing from a bare-chested man in front. The seated person wears a dark red and gold shawl, long rope-like rudraksha malas, a gold chain, a red bindi and a dark turban-like hair wrap, with eyes closed. He holds a small staff with a yellow marigold tied to it. The bare-chested man reaches up with his right hand toward the seated figure's head, wearing a white thread around his wrist. A standing person in white clothing stands behind. Photographed in a ritual setting, consistent with a blessing or darshan moment.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02A seated man on a large gilded throne with red cushions wears a deep red-maroon robe with a golden-yellow striped shawl and long rudraksha mala necklaces. He raises his right hand toward the head of a bare-chested young boy in white dhoti with a yellow flower garland, while holding a long white ceremonial cord. Attendants in white dhotis stand behind, one with rudraksha beads. a person: the seated man wears long rudraksha malas, a saffron-orange shawl and ornate gold-trimmed throne seating, and is shown in a blessing posture. Setting appears to be an outdoor stage with a red backdrop.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02 +1 copies