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December 24 20092009-12-24A fire ritual on a raised stage at a homa or yagna. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a tall white and red headdress with a peacock feather and a long garland of red, orange and multicoloured flowers, and holds a brass tray of offerings while standing beside a blazing fire pit. Beside him, a man in saffron robes and gold necklace holds a microphone. To the left, an older man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl bows toward the fire, and another saffron-robed figure stands behind. A man in white with a gold garland stands at right. Flower petals are scattered on white altar blocks, a brass vessel sits by the fire, and a floral arch with orange, pink and red blooms frames the stage with maroon drapery behind.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a stage ceremony in an indoor hall. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a tall white crown topped with a peacock feather and a red-and-blue painted emblem, and a long garland of red roses and multicolored flowers. He holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and a handbell in the other. Behind him, a second man in orange robes with a garland stands with his hands held in front of him. At the far left, another person in orange robes with long hair presses palms together in namaskar. The backdrop is draped in gold and maroon fabric beside a floral arch of pink, yellow and orange blooms. The central figure's appearance is consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, showing long swept-back hair, a crown and ornate saffron clothing, so the identification is probable. He is performing aarti with the lamp and bell.2009-12-24February 27 20172017-02-27February 12 20132013-02-12November 26 20112011-11-26December 11 20052005-12-11April 01 20122012-04-01A photo of a ceremonial welcome at a floral-decorated stage. A bearded priest with a bare chest, orange dhoti and orange-yellow garland holds a bundle of yellow marigolds and offers it to a long-haired man in an orange shawl and green-and-white garland who stands with palms joined in namaskar, head bowed. A white-bearded elder with white vibhuti marks stands at the left edge. Behind them are large floral arches of orange, yellow, purple and red blooms and a gold-carved throne. a person: the standing man has long swept-back hair, an orange shawl and a garland, a presentation consistent with the page, though the appearance is only partially distinctive. The scene is a satsang-style reception with garlands and flower offerings.2010-10-24July 28 20082008-07-28October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copies