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A photograph of a Hindu initiation ceremony. A seated figure on an ornate silver-framed red throne wears a white and yellow turban, a long red and white garland of flowers, dark-orange robes, and gold-toned ornaments; he holds a folded paper while another person beside him, in a white dhoti with yellow and green border, bare-chested, with rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, holds a sheet of paper and points at it. On the left, a man in a white dhoti and white shirt with a green-and-yellow border holds a silver tray with a purple cloth. A small silver lion figure sits near the throne. The setting is a temple-like hall with brass and silver decor. a person seated on the throne with a Shiva Deeksha-style attendant nearby.

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A seated man in a red-brown garment with a gold waist band and a white and yellow head wrap sits on a red velvet throne, draped with white and red flower garlands. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a golden border stands before him, wearing a large rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, holding a silver tray with a folded paper and a purple cloth. Two men in white dhotis with green and gold borders stand at left with hands folded in respect, and other devotees stand behind. A small metal lion figure sits on the throne armrest. The setting is a temple hall with a stone pillar and brass lamps. The scene appears to be a shiva deeksha ceremony. Seated figure: a person, identified by a white and yellow head wrap, long swept-back hair, a red-brown garment and a flower garland on a throne.2017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a temple-style hall. A seated figure on a red and silver throne-like chair, wearing a deep maroon-red ochre robe, a heavy gold necklace of large beads and a gold pendant, and gold bangles, smiles while resting one hand on a silver lion-headed armrest. Standing to the left, a priest in white dhoti with a green and gold border drapes a white shawl with gold edging over the shoulder of a bare-chested man with long hair, brown rudraksha beads, and a gold-beaded necklace, who holds a folded paper. In the background a silver-toned altar niche with a small deity murti and a gold-edged yellow cloth. Four people are visible, including partially visible attendants at the left edge. a person candidate appearance is seated on the throne, with long swept-back hair, gold necklaces and ochre robe; the caption identifies the ceremony context.2017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05A seated man in a red-brown shawl sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne-like chair, smiling, with a white and gold turban and a garland of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red roses around his neck. Gold beads and a gold necklace hang on his chest, and he wears gold earrings. A man beside him in white dhoti and white shawl with gold trim, wearing a gold pendant necklace and rudraksha-style beads, holds a printed paper. The background shows a temple interior with a deity murti.2017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05