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A photograph of a Samaya Deeksha initiation at a temple-like hall. A seated man in a maroon-and-saffron robe, wearing a red and yellow flower garland, multiple gold beaded necklaces and gold earrings, rests his right hand on the bare, shaved head of a kneeling man in white clothes and a white headband, whose eyes are covered by a white cloth. The kneeling initiate holds his hands together, and behind them stand brass lamps, a gold-trimmed red throne-like chair, a silver staff and a golden deity murti. a person: the seated man has long hair swept back, a saffron-maroon robe, rudraksha-style bead and gold ornaments, and is seated on a throne, consistent with the page's account of Samaya Deeksha.

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July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A seated man in an orange-red robe with a thick red and yellow flower garland, gold beaded necklace and gold earrings rests his hand on the head of a kneeling, bald devotee in white. The devotee wears a white cloth wrapped over the head and eyes, an orange shawl and rudraksha beads, with palms joined in anjali. Silver ceremonial staffs frame the scene, and a gilded throne and deity murti stand in the background within a decorated hall with red-and-yellow flower garlands. The seated man has long swept-back hair and a crown-like ornament, consistent with the page's a person cues, performing a blessing with an upheld hand.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17Photograph of a ceremonial blessing at a person Sangha event. A seated figure in a saffron-orange garment with a red bindi, a rudraksha-style red and gold garland and a heavy gold beaded necklace places his hand on the head of a bald man in a white shirt who kneels with palms pressed together. The seated figure holds a small card or envelope. Behind them are a golden lion-faced throne, a decorated canopy, a large garland of yellow, orange and red flowers, and a silver trident. This matches the samaya deeksha context on the page, with a person seated as the officiating figure, based on the saffron clothing, ornate gold necklace and garlands.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A 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.2015-07-17