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A seated man in an orange-red robe with a white vibhuti line on his forehead and a multi-colored flower garland receives a blessing from a shaved-headed priest in a white dhoti with a gold border, who is bare-chested and wears a red beaded necklace. The priest's hand rests on the seated man's head while the seated man holds a rudraksha mala. Behind them stands an ornate gold throne with carved floral panels, red and white flower garlands drape overhead, and a golden trident and ceremonial staff stand to the left. A young attendant with a rudraksha mala and orange cloth sits at the left edge. The seated man has long dark hair and a beard and is seated on a cushioned throne. Four people are visible.

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May 22 20182018-05-22May 24 20182018-05-24A ceremonial initiation scene in a covered hall with a gold-framed throne and decorated deity murtis behind. A seated man in a red-maroon garment with rudraksha malas and a red-and-white flower garland, with a long hair knot and large earrings, extends his hand toward the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears white with a red-brown shawl and a white head bandage. A standing priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with a shaved head and glasses, holds a vessel and assists. Golden staffs, umbrellas and marigold garlands frame the scene. Appears to be a samaya deeksha initiation with a homa.2015-07-17A seated bearded man in a rust-brown robe with a long dark hair wrap and a white forehead mark sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing a pink and white flower garland and rudraksha beads. A bald man in a white kurta kneels before him, pressing his palms together and touching the seated man's forehead. Beside them, a man with long dreadlocks wears a white and yellow-striped cloth and holds a bronze staff, while a woman in orange sits behind. Ornate gold carvings and a red cloth fill the background.2018-05-22July 17 20152015-07-17March 03 20172017-03-03Ceremonial temple scene before an ornate gold throne-like backdrop draped with red and white flower garlands. A bearded man in a rust-red robe with a bare shoulder sits at right, a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and long hair swept back, his eyes closed in a serene expression. Two attendants stand at left in white dhotis with yellow borders, one with his hair in a tall topknot and bare torso marked with white paste, holding a folded white paper. A kneeling devotee with a shaved head and white cloth draped over his shoulder bends forward in front of the seated figure. The scene suggests a puja or darshan ritual, with the white paper being offered or handled during the ceremony.2018-05-24A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown saffron wrap with a multi-strand gold ceremonial necklace, a pink and white flower garland, and a red bindi on his forehead, seated on a red zebra-striped throne before floral arrangements of yellow marigolds and red roses. He has long swept-back dark hair and a calm smile. An older man in a white collared shirt, facing away, raises both hands and touches his palms to the seated man's forehead in a blessing gesture. On the left, a shaven-headed man in orange robes and a beaded mala watches. The background includes gold-trimmed pillars and patterned drapes.2012-09-23December 12 20162016-12-12A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with long red and yellow flower garlands and a gold chain, marked with a red bindi and tilak, lightly touches the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. The seated man holds a small object in one hand while the devotee's hands rest on a wooden stool. Behind them are a large marigold and rose garland backdrop, a gold ornamental umbrella, a silver trident and a gold lion-headed sculpture. The setting suggests a samaya deeksha initiation ceremony. a person is the seated figure, shown with ceremonial garlands, saffron clothing and a gold necklace.2015-07-17Photo of a ritual blessing inside a gold-trimmed shrine room. A bare-chested devotee in a white and gold dhoti kneels with his head bowed. A man in a rust-red sleeveless robe with long dreadlocked hair pinned up, wearing rudraksha malas and a white forehead mark, places his hand on the devotee's head. Behind them, several men in white and gold dhotis stand, one holding a folded white packet with gold trim, and a figure in a red shawl with rudraksha beads. A gold deity murti stands on the right, with a small gilded framed picture and a blue-handled ceremonial staff nearby, set against a leopard-print cushion and striped floor mats.2017-07-11July 17 20152015-07-17