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A seated man in an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, wearing a dark rust-red wrap, a long rudraksha mala and a gold waist-band, holds a flywhisk-like wand while touching the forehead of a bare-chested man kneeling before him. Standing behind the throne is a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, wearing a rudraksha mala and a black crossbody strap, with a bangle on his upper arm. On the left, another man in white ritual dress with gold borders and a long rudraksha mala stands with a tilak on his forehead. A red wall and blue tent fabric form the background. The figure on the throne has long swept-back hair and a crown-like headpiece, and the scene reads as a blessing given to a devotee.

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January 02 20162016-01-02 +1 copiesAugust 22 20172017-08-22December 10 20172017-12-10August 22 20172017-08-22April 08 20182018-04-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a shiva deeksha initiation at an outdoor event. A seated man on a red-cushioned throne with a gold-backed seat wears a leopard-print yellow headband, a rust-brown wrap, gold armlets, gold chain necklaces and a gold waist belt; he lays his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee, bare-chested with a white dhoti, bends forward and receives something from a cloth or sheet held near his mouth. Behind, a second man with white vibhuti on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces stands watching. Women in blue and red saris stand in the background. Yellow and red backdrop elements frame the scene. Labelled as Shiva Deeksha initiation.2017-08-21January 02 20162016-01-02 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-brown robe with rudraksha malas and gold ornaments sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, a red tilak on his forehead and long dark hair swept back. Beside him, a man in orange cloth with white ash markings and beaded necklaces holds a white-clad devotee blindfolded with a white cloth tied over the eyes. A colourful fringed canopy and gold carved pillars stand behind them. a person: the seated figure in rust-brown with rudraksha malas, gold pendants and a throne matches the visible cues, shown as a person in a ceremonial setting.2017-12-17January 02 20162016-01-02A 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.2016-01-02October 15 20172017-10-15A photograph of an initiation ritual on a raised stage under a white tent. A seated man in a rust-orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a pink floral garland sits on a silver-framed red-cushioned throne, placing his right hand on the head of a bare-chested male devotee in a white dhoti with a white headband. Around them, several saffron-robed young men with long dreadlocked hair, orange cloths and beaded arm bands assist, one holding the devotee's shoulder. A white-clad attendant stands beside the devotee, and a gold-trimmed canopy and striped cloth cover the floor.2017-03-11