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Close side view of a man at a Shiva Deeksha initiation, with long dark hair gathered high in a bun wrapped in a leopard-print headband. He wears large gold hoop earrings, a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, multiple gold and red beaded bangles, and a rust-red garment over the shoulders. His raised arm holds a small white printed card or booklet. Behind him, blurred figures with gold bangles and beaded malas are also present, one holding up a paper. a person appearance cues include long hair, ornate gold jewellery and a reddish garment, but the figure is seen mostly from behind and in profile, so identity is uncertain and he is only a candidate participant at the initiation.

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August 21 20172017-08-21Close side-profile photograph at night of a man with long dreadlocked hair wrapped under a leopard-print gold turban, with a tilak-style white and red mark on his forehead. He wears a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, gold bangles and a gold hoop earring, and smiles while raising a small white card or paper. Blurred devotees in orange and red clothing stand behind him in a crowd.2017-08-21 +1 copiesA photograph at night of a bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair wrapped in a leopard-print headcloth, wearing a gold ornate neck piece, large gold hoop earrings and layered gold bangles, smiling as he extends his arm forward. Behind him, women with white-and-red tilak marks and dark hair watch, one holding a small bundle of folded cloth, with a blurred figure in a garland at the back. The setting appears to be a dim outdoor ceremonial gathering.2017-08-21August 21 20172017-08-21September 10 20172017-09-10 +2 copiesOctober 10 20172017-10-10 +1 copiesAugust 21 20172017-08-21August 22 20172017-08-22 +2 copiesSeptember 10 20172017-09-10 +1 copiesSeptember 10 20172017-09-10 +1 copiesOctober 10 20172017-10-10September 18 20172017-09-18 +1 copies