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A photograph inside a gilded temple shrine at Adi Kailaasa. A young man in a white shirt with a black bag stands at left, cupping his hands to receive something from a boy in orange robes. The boy has long dreadlocks, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and bracelets, and holds a small brass vessel and a string of beads. A second young man in orange robes, bare-chested with beaded necklaces, holds a gold kalasha-style pot. Behind them are golden carved pillars, colourful garlands and cloth draped over a shrine area, with small offering bowls on the dark platform. No candidate for the a person role is clearly identifiable by appearance, so the entry describes roles only.

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Inside a temple shrine with gilded carved walls, a man in a white shirt and tan shoulder bag receives a sip or offering from a golden vessel. A young boy with long dreadlocks and an orange wrap holds the golden pot and a small spoon, while an older youth with a topknot, orange cloth and beaded necklaces assists beside him. Behind them stand orange-clad figures and a decorated deity murti with pink and multicoloured tassels. Holy ash marks are visible on foreheads and bodies.2018-12-20 +1 copiesA young man in a white shirt with a black and red backpack stands with palms pressed together in namaste while receiving a blessing from a young priest in orange robes and rudraksha malas. The priest, bare-chested with a white tilak on his forehead, holds a golden plate raised over the man's head. A second orange-robed attendant stands behind holding a small vessel. Behind them is an ornate gold-toned shrine with carved pillars and deity figures, and a saffron cloth hangs nearby.2018-12-20 +1 copiesA man in a white shirt stands with palms pressed together in namaste, head bowed, as a young priest in orange saffron cloth and rudraksha malas places a gold crown-shaped headpiece on his head. The priest has his bare chest exposed and holds a ladle over a small bowl. A second orange-robed priest stands beside them holding a cup. The background shows golden temple pillars, colourful draped fabrics and a deity idol. The setting appears to be a temple blessing ritual.2018-12-20 +1 copiesTwo young boys in saffron-orange robes with pink borders perform abhishekam at an outdoor shrine. The boy on the right holds a silver kalasha pouring golden liquid over a gilded deity murti, while the boy on the left, seen from behind, supports the stream with his hand. Both wear rudraksha malas on their wrists and necks. A smaller gilded figure stands beside the main murti, and a red cloth hangs behind them, with a carved stone pillar and a decorated shrine behind.2013-10-13May 13 20122012-05-13 +1 copiesMay 08 20172017-05-08A seated man in a brown-maroon robe with long swept-back hair and a large gold ceremonial necklace with rudraksha malas is smiling while holding out a handful of food to a small boy. The boy wears an orange robe, a beaded rudraksha necklace and white vibhuti marks on his forehead, and reaches with cupped hands. The seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, and a large silver bowl of the same food sits in front of them.2013-07-10 +1 copiesJune 05 20122012-06-05A young boy with a shaved head, white tilak on his forehead, saffron dhoti and orange-red wrap, and wooden rudraksha beads, stands at left holding out cupped hands. A seated man in a deep maroon-red wrap, bare chest, long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas, and a heavy gold necklace with a deity pendant, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushion, smiling as he presses a handful of cooked food into the boy's hands. A large silver bowl of the same rice-like food sits in the foreground. Background shows a dark curtain and a white-covered chair. Ritual food offering setting.2013-07-10A photograph of a seated figure with long, wavy black hair wearing an orange sleeveless top and a rudraksha mala with dark beads, receiving the hands of a shaved-headed man in white clothes and a black beaded necklace who bows forward. Behind them stand two more shaved-headed men in white dhotis with pink borders, one with a red tilak on the forehead and gold ceremonial necklaces. A small wooden box or tray sits between the hands. The seated figure is on a red and gold throne-like chair with ornate gold carving, in front of a stone carved wall and a red-and-gold gate. The strong appearance cues for the seated figure are long swept-back hair, orange clothing and rudraksha beads, so this may be a person receiving a devotee, though identity is uncertain.2010-09-03July 14 20132013-07-14 +1 copiesPhotograph of a ritual initiation at an indoor hall with a red curtain and a golden trident (trishul) behind. A bare-chested young man in a white dhoti with gold borders, rudraksha malas and a sacred thread bends forward with his hands extended toward a shaved-headed boy receiving a blessing. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha beads holds white threads stretched over the head of a kneeling boy, while another man in orange guides them. A woman in a magenta sari and a bearded man with long swept-back hair in an orange robe with gold ornaments also take part. Several boys and young men with bare torsos and beaded necklaces watch or assist, and a striped colourful banner hangs on the wall. The scene suggests a Gayatri or Shiva deeksha initiation with ritual thread-tying.2017-02-15