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Outdoor photo of a seated ritual gathering on dry grass. A figure on the left sits on an ornate wooden throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, wearing an orange cap, red robe and a long beaded necklace, with a silver trident-style staff beside them. Around them on rugs, several women in orange and red shawls and white head coverings hold brass plates of offerings, some with flowers and sweets, while a woman in a white garment and blue head covering sits with hands together. Another woman in orange sari and an older woman in green patterned clothing sit near the offerings. Behind them, a larger crowd of devotees in orange and red attire sits on mats with bags and shoes scattered nearby, and a microphone stand stands in the background.

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August 07 20122012-08-07Outdoor photo of a ritual gathering on dry grass under bright sunlight. A figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a trident-topped staff beside it wears an orange knit cap, red robe and a leopard-print cloth over the seat, with a long beaded necklace. Around them, devotees sit on mats and rugs in orange and saffron shawls: a woman in a blue headscarf and white top holds a brass plate of offerings, another in a white cap and green patterned kurta holds a plate, a grey-haired woman in pink and orange holds a plate, and a woman in orange sari kneels at right. Brass thalis with flowers and offerings are set on the rugs. Behind them, more people in orange and white sit on blankets, with bags, shoes and a camera tripod visible. Seated figure appears to be a person candidate by orange cap, long beaded necklace and throne presence, though identity is uncertain from appearance.2012-08-07August 07 20122012-08-07December 17 20142014-12-17August 07 20122012-08-07A photograph of an indoor initiation session with a crowd of seated participants on a red-carpeted floor in front of a gold ornate throne. A figure seated on the throne wears an orange-red turban, a long white flower garland, and saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha-style mala visible, and holds his hands forward toward the group. Many participants in white and orange-red shawls sit in rows, some holding brass plates and offering items. A woman in a green and gold sari sits in the foreground beside a trident-topped staff. Red curtains, carved gold pillars and a backdrop of red flowers frame the scene.2015-05-27August 09 20122012-08-09Women seated on the ground in a ritual gathering, many in saffron and orange saris and blouses with rudraksha malas and white vibhuti on their foreheads. Several sit with palms pressed together in prayer. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala looks ahead. Before them are striped mats, flower garlands, banana bunches, coconut halves, brass lamps and plates of marigold petals. A red temple pillar stands behind them, with more devotees in the background.2016-08-12February 07 20132013-02-07February 08 20132013-02-08Outdoor ritual by a forest stream with tree roots and foliage behind. A central figure seated on an ornate silver throne wears a red-and-orange turban, a long white flower garland, a gold pendant, a red-and-saffron shawl and a bare upper body with gold armbands; this person is a person candidate from the turban, garland, saffron-toned clothing and ornate gold adornments, seated as the presiding figure. Around him devotees in red and white shawls and saris, one in a teal sari, hold brass vessels and offerings and raise their hands in worship. Attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand behind holding long ceremonial staffs. This appears to be a Rudrabhishekam-style abhishekam being performed by the stream.2014-12-17A seated group of many women and girls in orange and rust-red saris and robes performs a ritual with brass cones, plates and metal vessels arranged on silver trays across a white floor with mats. Several participants wear rudraksha malas and white forehead markings; one older woman in a rust sari with gold border pours from a small vessel. Behind them, seated devotees in colourful saris observe. Brass oil lamps and offering bowls are visible.2013-09-16