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A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown robe with a pink-and-red flower garland and gold ornaments, sitting on a red throne-like seat beside a silver trident. He extends his right hand to rest on the head of a young boy in white who kneels with his palms pressed together, while another person in white stands in the background among red and gold draped curtains and bamboo screens. A gold deity-like figure and a small lamp are visible at the left edge. Appearance cues include the flower garland, gold necklaces and orange robe; the page indicates the event involves this figure, so the seated man is a person initiating the kneeling boy in a blessing or initiation.

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A bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth with a pink and white flower garland and gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red and zebra-patterned seat, smiling as he reaches out to bless a curly-haired child in white. A tall silver trident-shaped staff stands beside him, with bamboo screens and gold drapes behind. Another person in white and a brown mala kneels at a ritual tray in the background, and a boy in a striped shirt stands on the red carpet.2014-07-16A seated man in an orange-red saffron cloth, bare-shouldered, with a long rudraksha mala draped over his chest and a dark hair knot, extends his right hand to rest on the forehead of a young boy in a white shirt with a red-orange shawl and a rudraksha mala. The man holds a tall silver staff with a trident-like top, and a peacock-feather fan and gold kalasha-style vessel sit beside him on a red cushioned seat with gold ornamentation. Two other people in white with orange shawls stand at the right edge, and a framed colourful picture hangs on the wall behind. The gesture appears to be a blessing or darshan.2014-05-12July 19 20152015-07-19July 16 20142014-07-16A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-red cloth over the shoulder and a leopard-print lower garment, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a young boy in white shirt and red-orange shawl with printed motifs. A woman in white with a brown-beaded necklace sits beside them, her hands raised. A silver trident stands behind the group, and behind them are draped garlands of gold beads and deep green and maroon fabric. Two men in white dhotis and red shawls stand at the back right. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a rust-red wrap, a person by appearance cues, shown giving a blessing to a child in a darshan setting.2014-12-26A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, bare-chested with an orange-and-red shawl, wears a long garland of pink roses and green leaves and has white sandalwood paste on the forehead. He places his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, who wears glasses and stands before a tall silver trident. A gold lion-faced armrest and red tiger-striped cushions frame the scene; a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a saffron-coloured shawl watches at right. Background banners show a large framed photograph. A blessing or diksha-style touch on the head, in a satsang setting.2014-05-11August 01 20142014-08-01A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair, bare-chested with a dark wrap and rudraksha-style beads, reaches to touch the forehead of a shaved-headed young boy in a red-orange robe and red-orange mala. The boy has a white line of ash on his forehead and holds his palms together in reverence. Behind them, a woman in white clothes watches, and a second young boy in saffron-orange robes and a beaded mala stands at the right. Ornate gold and beaded garlands hang on the background, with green foliage at left and a golden ceremonial chair edge in the corner.2014-12-26May 19 20132013-05-19August 01 20142014-08-01May 25 20142014-05-25May 11 20142014-05-11