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A photograph of a stage ceremony. A seated man on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions wears a maroon robe, a multi-strand gold and bead necklace, and a rudraksha-style mala, with a long swept-back hair and a beard; he extends his right hand in blessing onto the head of a young boy kneeling on the red stage floor, the boy wearing a white cloth and a white headband. Beside them a standing attendant in a white dhoti with gold borders and bare upper body, wearing long hair and a heavy beaded necklace, holds the boy's hands. A tall gold trident stands at left, a gold cloth canopy rises above the throne, and a dark backdrop shows projected images of people. A woman in green stands at the right edge.

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April 03 20172017-04-03A photograph of a ritual initiation on a red-carpeted stage. A bearded man with long hair, wearing a maroon-brown robe, a long garland and beaded necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne carved with a cobra hood and lion-shaped armrests, placing his hand on the forehead of a bare-chested young boy in white dhoti with gold border who stands with palms joined. Two attendants stand behind: one in orange cloth with dreadlocks, another in white dhoti and shawl holding a gold trident-topped staff. A woman in a green sari stands at the right edge. Background shows red and gold decor and lights.2017-04-03February 21 20172017-02-21A photograph of a seated bearded man in a maroon-brown robe and heavy gold garland, with a white and red forehead mark and long dark hair, placing his right hand on the forehead of a bare-chested young boy in white dhoti with a white sacred thread. The boy bows his head and holds a small white and gold object. A standing attendant in white on the left holds a gold staff, and an ornately carved gold throne with red cushion stands behind. a person appears as the seated man, wearing maroon ochre robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha bracelets and multi-strand gold ceremonial necklaces, performing a blessing on the boy.2017-04-03April 03 20172017-04-03A photograph of a bearded man in a maroon-red robe and heavy gold ornaments placing his right hand on the forehead of a bare-chested young boy in white dhoti. The man wears a long gold garland, layered gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets, and a white vibhuti line with a red mark on his forehead; his long dark hair is swept back. He sits in front of an ornate gold throne-back, and the boy kneels with his hands joined near his head. A white cloth and a folded paper item are visible at lower left, and another person's hand rests on the boy's shoulder. The background is dark with blurred pink and gold stage décor.2017-04-03Photo of a ceremonial initiation on a stage. A bearded man with long hair, a crown-like tilak, rudraksha and gold garlands and a deep maroon robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, one hand raised over the head of a bare-chested young devotee in white dhoti with gold borders who kneels with a white cloth tied on his head and touches the feet of the seated figure. A second man in a white dhoti with gold borders and a white shawl stands beside the kneeling devotee, holding his arm. A gold trident stands behind the throne, an orange cloth hangs at the right edge, and a large screen shows images behind the stage.2017-04-03April 03 20172017-04-03A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown robe with long dark hair, a white forehead marking, and a white and green garland with a rudraksha-style mala, seated on an ornate white and red throne. He rests his hand on the head of a young person in white clothes who bows before him. To the left, a bare-chested man with long hair, beaded necklaces and an orange-and-white cloth stands beside a tall golden ceremonial staff. Behind them a gold-and-red deity murti is visible, with potted plants and a small table holding a water bottle and a silver vessel. The seated man has distinctive long hair, ornate garland and orange robe, consistent with the page's a person reference.2017-02-17April 03 20172017-04-03July 28 20172017-07-28April 03 20172017-04-03