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A photograph of a ceremony in warm evening light. A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a repoussé backrest wears a red-orange turban, a saffron-orange shawl over his shoulder, layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold pendant necklace, and a gold bangle on his arm. He holds out his hands to a shirtless young boy in white dhoti, who leans forward and grips his hands. A woman in red-orange saree stands at left beside another attendant in red-orange clothing, and their arms reach toward the boy.

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November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24A photograph of a ceremonial moment beside a fire. A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange-red robes, long rudraksha mala beads and a large gold pendant necklace reaches out to touch a small bare-chested boy's chin. Behind the boy stands a shaved-headed attendant in an orange dhoti and dark rudraksha beads, with white tilak marks on his forehead, supporting the child. A gold-decorated throne with ornate carved metalwork rises behind the seated figure, and a flame glows in the lower left foreground beside items with offerings. The scene appears to be a blessing or puja within a ritual setting.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24Night photograph of a ceremonial moment in front of an ornate golden throne with a circular backrest decorated with figures and beads. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, layered gold and bead necklaces, gold armbands and an orange-red garment with a twisted saffron cloth draped over one shoulder extends one palm toward a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti. Two other men stand at the left edge, one in white clothes and one partly visible, and the bare-chested man is held by a hand on his shoulder. Smoke or incense haze fills the warm lamp-lit scene. The figure's appearance suggests a candidate for a person, shown by a turban, layered beads and gold ornaments, with a bare-chested devotee receiving a blessing gesture from him.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24A photograph of a ceremonial initiation scene on an ornate golden throne. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, layered rudraksha malas and a gold pendant necklace, wearing orange-red and gold robes, extends a hand and holds a striped red-and-white rod toward a bare-chested young boy in a white dhoti. Behind the boy, a standing attendant in white dhoti and orange shawl, with a tilak on his forehead and gold bangles, guides the boy's shoulder, while another attendant on the left, in white, holds the boy's arm. The golden throne carries elaborate carved scrollwork. a person: the seated figure wears an orange turban, multiple rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklaces on a throne, cues that align with the page's attribution, though the appearance is only partially distinctive.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24Photograph of an outdoor ceremony at dusk. A person seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears a red-orange turban, layered rudraksha and gold necklaces, an orange-red shawl, and gold bangles; they extend a hand toward a bare-chested young boy in white dhoti kneeling before them. Behind the boy, a shaved-headed man with white tilak and orange cloth sits, and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti stands at left with a hand on the boy's shoulder. A yellow and white flower garland lies on the seat, and a metal stand is visible in the background.2015-11-24A ceremonial scene at night in front of an ornate golden throne with red cushions. A seated figure in a red turban, red robe with gold-and-saffron trim, a heavy rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant holds a white-and-yellow flower garland stem in one hand while extending the other hand. Beside him, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti kneels and bows his head, while a shirtless attendant in white dhoti and an orange cloth stands behind him holding his shoulder and arm. A woman in red and gold attire sits at the right edge wearing beaded necklaces. A lit oil lamp glows at the bottom left.2015-11-24