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A photograph of a large hall where a seated figure in an orange-red robe with a matching orange-red turban sits on a gold-carved throne, extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a white dhoti and white shirt. A tall gold staff with jewelled finial stands in front of them. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts, many with white headbands, stand and bow with folded hands in the background, and a man in a dark shirt with a red mala watches nearby. Ritual initiation seated in orange robes, with the seated figure appearing to be a person seated on a throne, consistent with the Shiva diksha setting.

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September 05 20152015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05A seated figure on a gold-ornate throne, wearing a rust-red turban, a bare upper torso, a gold-bordered orange cloth and a beaded necklace, extends a hand with a ring to touch the head of a standing devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt, white dhoti and a white headband, with a lanyard and badge, and bows forward with hands folded. Another white-clad attendant with a gold-bordered white cloth assists beside him. Behind them a crowd of men in white and white headbands stands in rows on a tiled floor, and a patterned red and blue mat lies on the floor.2015-09-05A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne, one hand raised toward a devotee bowing at the feet. The seated figure wears gold bangles, a gold necklace, and a gold nose ornament. A devotee in white dhoti with gold border, white headband, and rudraksha mala kneels and bows, while another man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl and rudraksha mala stands beside him, guiding him. A row of white-clad devotees with white headbands and lanyard badges stands behind in a hall. A gold staff stands beside the throne and a red cloth is laid on the floor. a person: the seated figure has a turban, saffron robes, gold jewellery and a throne, but appearance cues alone are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so this is listed as unsure.2015-09-05September 15 20152015-09-15A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-and-saffron garment, wearing a gold-and-red bead necklace, extends his right arm to place his hand on the head of a devotee bowing before him. The devotee wears a white headband, white shirt and white dhoti, with a mala around his neck and hands folded. An older attendant in white with gold-bordered cloth and beaded necklace stands at right, supporting the devotee's arm. Behind them a crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts stands with hands folded, and a gold-carved throne is visible at lower left. The scene suggests a diksha-style blessing with the head touch.2015-09-05A seated figure on a gold-carved throne wears a rust-orange turban, orange and saffron robes with gold border, a beaded necklace and a red-and-gold bangle, and extends his right arm to press his palm on the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee bends forward with hands joined, wearing a white headband and a light pink cloth. Beside him an elderly man in a white dhoti with gold border stoops to watch, and a standing crowd of men in white shirts, white dhotis and white headbands fills the marble-floored hall behind. The figure on the throne shows Swamiji (probable) cues of an orange turban, saffron robes and ornate gold jewellery, consistent with a diksha-giving role. A black cable runs across the floor.2015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05A photograph of a ritual scene on a red carpet inside a hall. In the foreground, a person seen from behind wears an orange-red turban, a saffron cloth over the shoulders, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace. Facing them, a man in white dhoti with gold border and a red-orange shawl stands with his head bowed while the seated figure places a hand on his head. Another man in a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala stands at right. Behind them, several men in white clothing and an elderly woman with hands folded in namaskar are visible, and a gold ceremonial object appears in the lower foreground.2015-11-22September 05 20152015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05