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Photo of a ceremonial initiation on a stage before a painted backdrop of a deity with a cobra hood and a forest waterfall scene. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha beads and a gold ornament sits on an ornate golden throne with a cobra-hood canopy. Two men in white dhotis with gold-bordered saffron cloths stand beside him; one places a hand on the head of a blindfolded man in white shirt and dhoti holding a small object. A woman in a saffron-and-gold sari and another blindfolded woman in white stand nearby, and a man in white kneels at lower right. Brass lamps and garlands of yellow flowers decorate the stage edges.

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Indoor temple-style ritual stage with a golden throne bearing a golden cobra hood canopy. A seated figure in an orange-red garment and white flower garland sits on the throne, with a dark cloth beneath, surrounded by several men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with white head cloths, and one in a white dhoti with a red sash who holds a hand toward the seated figure. A woman in a white sari kneels at the base of the throne beside a white cloth and offering items. To the right, a gold-framed shrine displays deity murti draped in red and dressed in orange flower garlands, with a brass lamp in front. Green foliage and a painted jungle backdrop with figures fill the upper background, and a green light glows at lower left.2016-03-05A seated man in an orange-red robe and an orange turban, wearing a large beaded rudraksha-style mala with a marigold garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions against a red curtain. Several devotees in white dhotis and saris with gold borders stand around him; a man in white with a white cloth tied over his eyes is being embraced by an attendant on the left, a woman with a white blindfold has her hands folded in prayer, and a girl in white stands beside her. A man with a video camera is visible at the far left. The devotees wear white cloth over their eyes, and a woman on the right has a red mark on her forehead. The scene is on a stage with a red carpet.2015-11-22A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion and red velvet upholstery, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a matching orange turban, and a large orange-and-gold beaded mala with a red bead at the chest. The figure raises one arm toward a young man in white shirt and white dhoti whose head is covered with a white cloth, while a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border holds the youth's shoulder. To the right, two women in saffron-orange saris and rudraksha malas stand beside a gold lion-shaped pedestal holding offerings, and a gold kalasha-style stand is visible at the top of the throne. Red carpet, red velvet curtain and gold lamps fill the stage, with a video camera on a tripod at left. Four people are visible in the scene.2015-11-22April 03 20172017-04-03A seated man in an orange-red turban, orange robe and multiple beaded rudraksha-style garlands sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold lion armrest before dark red curtains. He raises one hand in blessing toward a small group. Two white-clad men on the left bend forward, one with a white cloth tied over his head and hands on the other's shoulder. A young girl in a white dress with white head cloth stands at right with hands joined, beside a woman in a white sari with gold border. A golden kalasha-like finial and a brass oil lamp stand near the throne, and a golden deity murti head is visible at the upper right.2015-11-22A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a tall gilded back before dark red drapes. He wears a long layered rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, and one hand is extended. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and saris with gold borders bow and attend: a man in white with a gold-bordered dhoti rests a hand on the head of a bowing person in white, and a woman in a white sari holds up a small paper, while others in orange garments stand nearby. A brass lamp stands at the left and a gold-edged dais sits below the throne. The appearance matches the a person cues of saffron clothing, turban and mala on the throne, so the seated figure is a person in person.2015-11-22April 10 20162016-04-10A seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved gold backrest and red velvet cushions, wearing a red-orange turban with a small red stone ornament, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala with gold and white flower garlands, a red-orange shawl and orange-red cloth, eyes closed. Around him, people in white dhotis and white shawls with gold borders stand and bend, one man in a white shirt bows with his head near the seated man's hand while another man in white touches his shoulder. A woman in a white sari with gold border and a young girl with a white head ribbon stand at right. A red carpet and a gold-framed throne back fill the background, with a camera on a tripod at left.2015-11-22February 20 20162016-02-20 +1 copiesA stage event under a dark tent with stage lights. A bearded man with long hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace and draped in maroon-brown cloth, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and a golden cobra hood above it. A young boy in white stands before him as the seated man touches the boy's forehead. Men and boys in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies stand in a line, some holding small papers, while a woman in orange and a man in orange robes with a long braid attend nearby. A trident leans beside the throne. The dark backdrop has red concentric patterns.2017-04-03November 22 20152015-11-22A photograph of a ceremony in a hall with a red-carpeted stage in front of a large golden throne with a canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes wears a saffron turban and garlands, and is seated on the golden throne. A woman in an orange sari holds an open book toward the seated figure and speaks into a microphone. Around them stand men in white dhotis and white shirts with gold borders, some with folded hands, and a man in a pink shirt and white dhoti. A child stands to the side. A backdrop shows a painted image of Shiva with a trident and a sage-like figure. Flower petals lie on the red carpet. A camera operator is visible at left.2016-01-31