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A seated figure in a deep red turban and red-orange robe sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with a gold lion-head armrest, extending a hand to touch the head of a blindfolded child in white shirt. Around them, blindfolded devotees in white dhotis and white garments stand in a line, and a woman in a red-orange sari with a rudraksha mala places her hand on a blindfolded devotee. A gold ceremonial staff stands at left in a hall lined with framed pictures. Another man in orange robe and rudraksha beads stands at upper right. Several people are visible in the scene, with additional devotees partially visible at the edges.

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A photograph of a Shiva diksha initiation at Adi Kailasa in Bengaluru. A seated figure in a bare-shouldered rust-red and gold-bordered robe and a rust-red turban sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne, one arm holding a brass pole. Swamiji (probable), identified by the turban and saffron-red ceremonial robe with gold trim, is seated at the front. A woman in a rust-red sari with a rudraksha mala is placing her hand on the head of a seated boy in a plaid shirt, whose head is covered by a white cloth band.2015-09-05A large hall filled with seated devotees in white and women in red-orange saris, one with a bare-shouldered gold-and-saffron wrap. In the foreground, a person wearing a bright red-orange turban, gold earrings, beaded necklace and a gold-and-saffron wrap sits on an ornate brown leather throne with gold-trimmed armrests, a gold kalasha-like object at the base. A standing woman in a red-orange sari with a rudraksha mala places a white cloth band on the forehead of a young boy in a striped shirt and ID badge, while another woman in a red sari assists. Gold pillars, ceiling lights and rows of white-clad participants fill the background.2015-09-05September 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.2015-09-05Photograph of a large initiation gathering where a seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-red garment with gold border and a gold-embroidered throne is being approached by devotees. The seated person has a red-brown robe with yellow-gold trim, a rudraksha mala and gold earrings, and is seated barefoot on a red mat beside a tall gold pole. Several devotees wear white with white head cloths tied over the eyes, and a woman in a yellow floral sari reaches forward with hands extended toward the seated figure. A small boy in white shirt and jeans stands near the pole. Gold-carved throne armrests and a rust-coloured cushion are visible. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, though the face is turned away.2015-09-05A photograph of a diksha initiation gathering in a hall with pale tiled floor. In the foreground a seated figure in a rust-red turban, red-and-gold robe and gold necklaces raises a hand with a ring, placing it on the head of a man in all-white clothes with a white head cloth. Behind him, a man in white dhoti with gold-bordered shawl stands beside him. Many men in white shirts and dhotis with white blindfold cloths stand with hands folded in a crowd. One figure in an orange robe and white head wrap stands among them. A gold-edged throne chair occupies the lower left. Several participants wear name badges.2015-09-05A photograph of a large hall during a Shiva diksha initiation at Adi Kailasa, Bengaluru. In the foreground a seated figure in a red-orange turban, bare-shouldered orange and gold garment, pearl necklace and gold earrings holds a tall gold staff and rests a hand on the head of a kneeling male devotee in a white-and-striped shirt. Behind them a woman in a red sari with a rudraksha mala lays her hand on the devotee's head. Rows of seated devotees in white fill the hall, and a gold-trimmed throne chair stands at right.2015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05A seated figure in a red-orange turban and draped red-orange shawl with gold border sits on a brown throne with gold carved armrest, placing a hand on the head of a young man in white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward. A tall gold-finished staff stands beside them. Around them, many men in white dhotis and shirts, several wearing white headbands, stand in a hall with red-lit walls and ceiling lights. A man at left with a long rudraksha mala and bare chest holds his hands together with eyes closed. A cameraman with a video camera is at upper right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a turban and swept-back hair with a red-orange shawl and ornate jewellery, a candidate in person.2015-09-05A photograph of a diksha initiation at a large hall. In the foreground, a seated figure in an orange turban and orange-red garment with gold-embroidered borders extends a hand to touch the forehead of a bowing devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti, wearing a rudraksha mala and a white headband. Nearby, other devotees in white dhotis and white headbands stand with heads bowed, and a seated elder in white with a shawl stands among them. A crowd of white-clad devotees fills the background, and a camera operator is visible at upper left.2015-09-05