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A photograph of a samaya deeksha ceremony. A bald man in a white shirt with an orange-and-maroon printed shawl kneels and bows forward, handing a small card or offering with both hands. Seated on the right, a smiling figure in an orange-and-maroon sari wears a multi-strand gold necklace and a long red and yellow garland, with a large floral garland arch behind. A golden ornate umbrella and a silver trident stand in the background, with a gold vessel near the seated figure. The seated person's presentation with long hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron clothing is a person in receiving role; the kneeling man is a devotee receiving or offering in the deeksha exchange.

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July 17 20152015-07-17Photograph of a seated figure on a red cushioned throne before a large floral backdrop of yellow, orange and red marigold garlands, under a decorated umbrella and beside a gold lion-shaped ornament and a silver trident. The seated figure wears an orange-brown robe, a tiered red and white beaded garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with eyes closed and a gentle smile. A man in a white kurta with an orange scarf printed with script kneels at left, holding a card or small document toward the seated figure, whose hand reaches to receive it. a person seated on the peetha, appearing in ritual setting during a samaya deeksha event.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on a red tiger-striped throne under a decorated canopy, wearing an orange-saffron robe, layered gold-bead and red-flower garlands, and a red bindi. He smiles and extends his hand toward a man in a white kurta and orange scarf who kneels before him and holds out an offering in both hands. A golden lion-head figure, a silver trident hangs above, and a large floral garland decorates the backdrop. Appearance-based candidate: a person seated on the throne, with saffron robe, gold-bead mala and flower garlands as cues; devotee in white kurta presenting an offering.2015-07-17A seated figure on an ornate red and gold throne, draped in a bright red garland with yellow and orange flowers, wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold chains, with a red-brown robe and a red bindi. He smiles while extending his hand to a young man in a white shirt with an orange-red ribbon around his neck, who bends forward and presents a folded card or envelope with both hands. Behind them stand a golden ornamental parasol, a silver trident on a stand, a green draped cloth, and a flower-covered backdrop. The scene suggests a devotee receiving an offering at a formal ceremony.2015-07-17A seated figure in a saffron-brown robe with a red bindi and multiple gold beaded necklaces and a red and white flower garland sits on a red velvet throne under a silver-and-gold ornamental canopy. A silver trident stands beside him and a golden deity murti rests near the seat. A shirtless devotee with an orange sacred cord bows forward, his head touched by the seated figure's hand while the figure holds a small yellow paper in the other hand. Behind them a large garland of yellow, orange and red flowers hangs on the wall, and a green brocade drape covers the platform. The scene suggests a samaya deeksha initiation at a homa event.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange ceremonial dress, with a red-and-gold garland, rudraksha-style gold necklaces and a red tilak on his forehead, places his right hand on the bald head of a kneeling devotee in white clothes with an orange-and-white printed shawl. He holds a folded gold-edged card or document in his left hand. Behind them are a silver trident, a gold-and-red umbrella, floral garlands in yellow, red and white, and red cushioned seating. a person: the seated figure's saffron clothing, long swept-back hair, multiple gold necklaces and garlands match the page's a person-at-event note, though the face is not used for identification. The kneeling devotee is a devotee receiving blessing.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17