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A seated man in an orange-red saffron dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate silver-framed red throne, smiling and raising his right palm toward a kneeling bare-chested devotee with white ash markings who bows with his forehead touching his hands. Behind the throne stands a second attendant in white dhoti with white vertical ash stripes, a long rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, holding his hands together. The seated man wears a long rudraksha-bead necklace, gold chains and bangles, and gold hoop earrings; a silver lion-form object sits near the throne, and a yellow cloth hangs in the background. a person is seated on the throne with long swept-back hair, a crown-like gold ornament absent, but with saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold jewellery.

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October 15 20172017-10-15October 15 20172017-10-15A seated man in an rust-orange draped robe and multiple strands of rudraksha and gold-tone beads sits on a red cushioned throne with silver lion-shaped armrests, one hand resting on the head of a shirtless devotee kneeling before him with palms pressed together. Behind, a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha malas holds a cloth or book near the kneeling devotee's head, while an orange-clad person stands at the left edge. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-like ornament, and hoop earrings.2017-10-15A seated man in an ornate white throne with red upholstery touches the forehead of a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti. The seated figure wears an orange-rust shawl draped over his shoulders, many-strand rudraksha malas, a long rudraksha necklace, gold pendant and beaded armbands, with long swept-back hair and a full beard. A second bare-chested attendant with long beaded rudraksha malas and a white dhoti stands behind, and a yellow-and-red cloth hangs in the background. The devotee's forehead is marked with sandal or vibhuti. Stage-like black backdrop.2017-10-15A seated man in a rust-orange robe with long swept-back hair, multiple strands of wooden rudraksha beads and gold-toned necklaces, and beaded armbands sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, his right hand resting on the head of a kneeling devotee with hands in anjali. The devotee is shirtless with a white cloth around his waist and a white thread across his shoulder. Behind them, a standing attendant in a white dhoti with a gold border and rudraksha beads blesses or supports the kneeling man. A silver lion-like armrest figure and an orange-clad figure at the left edge are visible. The scene suggests a blessing given from a throne during a stage event.2017-10-15A photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A bearded man with long hair, wearing an orange-brown saffron-toned robe, multiple strands of rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and gold earrings, sits on a red-cushioned silver throne and rests one hand on the head of a shirtless man kneeling before him with palms joined. Beside the throne is a silver statue of a cow. A second man in white dhoti with gold borders and rudraksha malas stands behind, holding a comb near the kneeling devotee's head. A figure in orange robes stands at the left edge. The seated man appears to be a person with distinctive saffron robes, long hair, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, and the kneeling man is a devotee receiving blessing.2017-10-15A seated man in an orange-brown saffron dhoti and shawl, with long swept-back dark hair, a beard, hoop earrings, layered rudraksha malas and gold pendant necklaces, reaches out to touch the forehead of a bare-chested devotee kneeling before him. The devotee wears a white dhoti and has white ash marks on his forehead and chest. Behind them a standing attendant in a white dhoti and rudraksha mala holds a yellow and red ornamental cloth. The seated figure sits on an ornate white and red throne with silver lion-shaped armrests, against a dark background. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan.2017-10-15October 15 20172017-10-15A seated bearded man in rust-orange robes and multiple rudraksha malas, with gold necklaces and earrings, smiles as he touches the forehead of a kneeling bare-chested devotee in white dhoti whose upper body is marked with white ash. The seated figure rests on a red-cushioned ornate white throne with silver lion-shaped feet. Behind them a second man with ash markings and rudraksha beads stands in a white cloth beside a yellow and red banner. The setting is dark.2017-10-15A seated man in an ornate white and red throne is blessing a kneeling devotee with his right hand on the devotee's head. The seated figure wears a rust-orange robe draped over one shoulder, multiple strands of rudraksha beads, a gold necklace, gold earrings, and beaded bracelets, and has long swept-back hair. The kneeling devotee, bare-chested with a white sacred thread, presses his palms together in anjali. Behind them a shirtless attendant in white dhoti and rudraksha mala stands beside a red and yellow backdrop, and two silver lion figures sit at the throne's base.2017-10-15A seated man on a red-cushioned gold-backed throne raises his right palm in blessing while smiling. He wears a leopard-print yellow-and-black headband, a rust-brown shawl, heavy gold beaded necklaces and wide gold armlets and bangles, with his long hair falling behind. Before him a shaved-headed devotee in a white dhoti with white body marks kneels with palms joined, holding a small book. Behind them a second man with long matted hair, white forehead marks, beaded necklaces and a rust cloth stands, and a woman in a dark red sari stands in the background. This is a shiva deeksha initiation scene at night.2017-08-21A seated bearded man in a red-brown saffron-toned robe, with long dark hair swept back, rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, gold necklaces and a gold earring, smiles broadly and raises his right palm toward a young shirtless boy standing before him, who raises his own palm in return. The man sits on an ornate white-and-red throne with a silver lion figure beside him. Behind them, a standing man in a white dhoti and multiple rudraksha malas stands near a colourful red-and-yellow backdrop. The appearance of the seated man with distinctive long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha malas and gold jewellery fits a person candidate seated on a throne, giving a high-five-style greeting to a child.2017-10-15