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A photograph of an initiation ritual on a raised stage under a white tent. A seated man in a rust-orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a pink floral garland sits on a silver-framed red-cushioned throne, placing his right hand on the head of a bare-chested male devotee in a white dhoti with a white headband. Around them, several saffron-robed young men with long dreadlocked hair, orange cloths and beaded arm bands assist, one holding the devotee's shoulder. A white-clad attendant stands beside the devotee, and a gold-trimmed canopy and striped cloth cover the floor.

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A photograph of a diksha-style initiation at an outdoor ashram stage with a white canopy overhead. A seated man on a silver and red throne wears a maroon-and-saffron cloth wrapped as a turban, a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and a pink-and-white flower garland; his right hand rests on the head of a kneeling bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti with a white head band. Another man in a white dhoti with a yellow border and a bare-chested man in white dhoti stand close, one with a hand on the kneeling devotee's back. To the left, saffron-clad sannyasis with long dreadlocks and orange beaded bands on their arms stand beside a brass-framed arch and strings of marigold garlands. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated figure on the throne based on his turban, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha mala.2017-03-11March 11 20172017-03-11A seated man in a rust-red turban with a crescent emblem, rust-red robes, a rudraksha mala and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate silver throne with red cushions and a silver footstool. Beside him, a devotee in white dhoti and shirt with a white head band kneels bowed while a priest in white dhoti and rudraksha mala places a hand on his head. To the left, several young men in saffron-orange dhotis and a long-haired figure with ornate arm bands stand in a ritual setting under a white canopy, with floral garlands and a gold-trimmed backdrop. The seated figure's appearance matches the a person label, and the scene resembles a blessing or initiation at an outdoor temple-style event.2017-03-11March 11 20172017-03-11Outdoor ceremonial scene under a white tent canopy. A man in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe, with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces and pink-and-white flower garlands, sits enthroned on a silver-and-red chair and raises a hand in blessing over a bowed devotee. The bowed devotee, bare-chested in a white dhoti with a white headband, leans forward with hands pressed together. Beside them a bearded man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands with hands near the devotee's head. On the left, several men in orange dhotis and orange shawls, some bare-chested with long hair and orange beaded bands, attend the scene and gather around. Red and orange flower garlands hang on the stage. The throne matches the ceremonial setting of a darshan or initiation.2017-03-11Photo of a shaiva initiation ritual on a raised stage with a green ornate cornice and a red-canopied throne at right. A seated man in a maroon turban, rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and a pink-and-white garland, with a maroon shawl, extends his hand over a kneeling devotee bare-chested with a white cloth, while a line of attendants in saffron and white stands by, one wearing a leopard-print wrap, another with a rudraksha mala. A white thread is held near the kneeling devotee. a person is the seated figure on the throne, identified by his maroon turban, ornate gold ornaments and ceremonial throne. Other figures are priests and devotees.2017-03-11March 11 20172017-03-11March 11 20172017-03-11March 11 20172017-03-11A seated man in rust-orange robes, a leopard-print headwrap, rudraksha malas and a gold chain sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate silver backdrop with carved relief figures. He extends his right hand to touch the head of a bowing devotee in white dhoti and bare upper body. Beside him stand two attendants in saffron cloth with white body markings, one holding a folded white paper. Another figure in white dhoti stands at left.2017-12-10 +1 copiesOctober 15 20172017-10-15March 11 20172017-03-11