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Indoor ritual scene in front of a large ornate golden throne (peetha) with carved floral backrest. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robes, bangles and a white flower garland receives a devotee who bows forward in a white dhoti and kurta, touching his head to the seated figure's hand. A tray of oranges and offerings sits between them. Behind them, saffron-robed priests with rudraksha malas and vibhuti stand watching, and a bald seated priest in saffron in the foreground. A cameraman films, and a row of older men in white and striped shirts stands at left. Purple flowers lie at the lower right.

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May 27 20152015-05-27A photograph of a ceremonial initiation scene in an ornate hall with gold-carved throne and red draped curtains. A seated figure wearing an orange-red turban, gold bangles and a flower garland extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling man in a white shirt who bows his head. Behind them, several saffron-robed priests stand, some with rudraksha malas and forehead markings, beside a tray of oranges and fruit. Standing devotees on the left press their palms together, one wearing an orange shawl. A cameraman films in the background, and purple flowers lie in the foreground. a person is.2015-05-27A photograph inside a decorated hall with a large gold-ornate throne at right. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange shawl, with a white floral garland and gold bangles, extends an orange toward a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a yellow tilak on his forehead, who leans in holding a small silver plate. 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