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A photograph of an initiation or blessing moment in an outdoor ceremonial setting. A seated figure in a maroon and gold-bordered robe, with long layered rudraksha malas and small gold earrings, rests a hand on the forehead of a bare-chested man in white dhoti and a rudraksha mala with a yellow flower garland. The seated figure holds a white-and-brown ritual whisk. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Two people in white dhotis stand at the left edge. The blessing is given while the man raises one palm.

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A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne touches the forehead of a shirtless young man kneeling before him. The seated figure wears a maroon and saffron-orange shawl, a long brown rudraksha mala draped to the lap, and a dark swept-back hairstyle with gold earrings. He holds a flower-tipped ceremonial staff with a yellow marigold-like blossom. Behind them, two attendants in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls stand. The kneeling man wears a white cloth and a beaded necklace. The setting suggests a blessing or initiation moment.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved, rounded backrest and red cushion. The seated figure wears a dark turban-style headwrap, a red-brown robe with a gold-and-orange striped shawl, multiple rudraksha mala strands, a gold necklace and a red tilak on the forehead. The seated figure extends one hand toward a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a sacred thread, who sits before the throne and gestures forward. Behind them, a standing man in white dhoti and a red-and-gold robed attendant appear in the background against a red wall. A whisk of peacock-feather-like fibre is held near the throne.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned gilded throne touching the forehead of a shaved-headed, bare-chested man in white dhoti and white sacred markings. The seated figure wears a rust-red and gold-striped garment, a red-brown rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold, and has long swept-back dark hair with a crown-like style, holding a yellow-flowered implement. Another person in orange-and-gold striped dhoti stands in the background. The setting is a bright outdoor ritual space with a blurred backdrop. a person appears seated on the throne with cues including swept hair, rudraksha mala, ornate gold and saffron-toned clothing; the man receiving blessing is a devotee.2016-01-02A seated figure in a maroon and saffron-yellow cloth with long rudraksha mala strands and a gold necklace raises one hand to the forehead of a bare-chested kneeling devotee with a long beard and a white-and-red sacred thread. The seated figure, with a black crown-like headdress, earrings and a red bindi, holds a bundle of striped grass or wand. Behind, standing attendants in white dhotis wear rudraksha malas. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with a red cushion, with marigold garlands visible, in an outdoor ceremonial setting.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02A seated figure on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion receives a blessing from a bare-chested man in front. The seated person wears a dark red and gold shawl, long rope-like rudraksha malas, a gold chain, a red bindi and a dark turban-like hair wrap, with eyes closed. He holds a small staff with a yellow marigold tied to it. The bare-chested man reaches up with his right hand toward the seated figure's head, wearing a white thread around his wrist. A standing person in white clothing stands behind. Photographed in a ritual setting, consistent with a blessing or darshan moment.2016-01-02Photograph of a seated figure on a red velvet and gold-carved throne blessing a man with a raised hand on his forehead. The seated figure wears a maroon and orange-gold shawl, long braided rudraksha malas and gold earrings, with dark hair swept back. The man being blessed wears white, a rudraksha mala and red-framed glasses, one palm raised in front. Behind them, two standing attendants in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and a hand holding a yellow flower garland stand nearby, and the seated figure holds a flower-decorated whisk. Outdoor setting with blurred trees and a blue canopy. Appearance cues are consistent with a person on the throne, but this is an appearance-based label only.2016-01-02Outdoor photo of a seated figure in a maroon-and-gold saffron-toned shawl, long dark hair swept back, rudraksha-style beaded mala and ornate gold necklaces, raising a hand to touch the forehead of a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and a yellow marigold garland. A gilded ornate chair with a pink cushion sits behind the seated figure, and a standing attendant in white and gold robes stands at the top edge. The seated figure's appearance and presentation are consistent with the a person cues of hair, saffron-toned garments and mala, and the page places him at a Pada Yatri welcoming event; this seated figure is presiding and blessing the devotee in front. Background shows blurred trees, a blue tent and a few distant orange-robed people.2016-01-02