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A photograph of a ritual exchange in a decorated hall. A seated figure with long swept-back hair, a red bindi, and wearing a multi-strand red and white flower garland, a heavy gold necklace, and gold bangles sits on a red cushioned seat under an ornate gold umbrella and a golden lion-shaped throne piece, with silver staffs behind. The seated figure smiles and reaches toward a silver tray holding a dark substance. Opposite, a shaved-headed young man in white clothes with an orange-saffron shawl bows with folded hands. Yellow and orange marigold garlands decorate the background.

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July 06 20152015-07-06A seated figure with long swept-back hair, wearing a brown dhoti-style cloth, a deep red garland of beads and a gold ceremonial necklace, holds a silver tray and extends a hand over the head of a bald devotee in orange robes who bows forward. Behind them is a large gold-embroidered canopy and a golden vessel, with a yellow and red floral backdrop and tall silver staffs with trident-tipped finials. The scene is a blessing or initiation moment in a ceremonial hall. Two more people are partially visible at right.2015-07-06A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with a gold-embroidered backrest and a golden umbrella behind him. He wears a brown-orange dhoti with a gold border, a bare chest, a long garland of red roses and white flowers, and a yellow sandalwood mark on his forehead. He smiles and raises one hand toward a younger man kneeling at right. That man wears a white shirt and an orange-red shawl and holds a brass tray with a small figure on it. Gold ceremonial umbrellas and a gold kalasha-like vessel sit on the table. Presentation with a clear appearance-based candidate for a person: throne, garland, forehead mark and gold ceremonial setting.2015-10-12A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a temple-style hall. A seated figure in a maroon-brown garment wears a long red and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces, a gold waist ornament and gold armlets, and sits on a plush maroon cushioned seat in front of a large floral backdrop of yellow and white marigolds. Before him kneels a man in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange cloth, holding a silver tray and a small brass vessel while offering something toward the seated figure's hand. A golden ornamental umbrella and a gold figure of an animal mount are visible behind. A person wearing a gold-trimmed ceremonial figure, a traditional seated puja with offerings and an ornate golden throne-like setup complete the scene.2015-07-06A photograph of a seated figure on a red tiger-striped throne under a decorated canopy, wearing an orange-saffron robe, layered gold-bead and red-flower garlands, and a red bindi. He smiles and extends his hand toward a man in a white kurta and orange scarf who kneels before him and holds out an offering in both hands. A golden lion-head figure, a silver trident hangs above, and a large floral garland decorates the backdrop. Appearance-based candidate: a person seated on the throne, with saffron robe, gold-bead mala and flower garlands as cues; devotee in white kurta presenting an offering.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 06 20152015-07-06A seated figure in a saffron-brown robe with a red bindi and multiple gold beaded necklaces and a red and white flower garland sits on a red velvet throne under a silver-and-gold ornamental canopy. A silver trident stands beside him and a golden deity murti rests near the seat. A shirtless devotee with an orange sacred cord bows forward, his head touched by the seated figure's hand while the figure holds a small yellow paper in the other hand. Behind them a large garland of yellow, orange and red flowers hangs on the wall, and a green brocade drape covers the platform. The scene suggests a samaya deeksha initiation at a homa event.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17