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A photograph of a homa or yagna fire pit lined with decorative carved edging and scattered flower petals. A man with long, swept-back dark hair and an orange saffron cloth wrapped over his shoulders sits on a wooden seat before a microphone, holding a white cloth with a striped border. Two young boys stand at the fire pit's edge; one in a red shirt and red shorts leans in and reaches toward the pit while an adult in an orange-and-yellow striped shirt supports him. Brass vessels, a small bowl of offerings and a metal tumbler sit on the mat in front. Behind them, a woman in white and orange clothing stands beside a pink and red draped tent with a banana plant, a kalasha-style arrangement of ornate brass pots and flower garlands stands to the left, and a printed portrait is displayed on the right. Several seated and standing people in white and orange clothes are visible in the background.

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A photo of a vidyarambham-style ritual outdoors under a pink and red draped tent. A young man with long dark wavy hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, sits on a wooden seat at the left, holding a white cloth with a striped border on his lap and speaking into a microphone. Beside a square sand-filled pit decorated with flower petals, a boy in a red shirt and red shorts leans forward while a man in an orange-and-white striped shirt guides his hand toward the pit. Brass dishes, a small lamp, a steel tumbler and a bowl of puffed rice sit on the mat. Behind them, people in white clothes and orange shawls sit and stand, and a child in a white shirt watches. Potted ornate vessels and flower garlands are arranged at the left.2006-12-24Outdoor ceremony under a pavilion with pink, red and yellow draped fabric and palm fronds. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits on a carved wooden seat with a microphone near his face, extending his hand toward a small boy in a red striped shirt and red shorts who is held up by a man in an orange and white striped shirt. Brass plates and a small brass vessel sit on a low table with rangoli-style patterns; flower garlands and fruit baskets are visible at left. Behind them, people in white clothing and saffron garments stand and sit among the crowd, and a woman in white holds a small child. Hindu ritual setting with a seated sannyasi-style presenter and devotees receiving attention.2006-12-24 +1 copiesA photograph at an outdoor ceremony under a red-and-white draped pavilion. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron cloth draped over his body and a white dhoti with a striped border, sits on a carved wooden seat and holds a small boy's hands. The boy, in a red-and-pink striped shirt and red shorts, presses his palms together. A man in an orange-and-yellow striped shirt with a wristwatch kneels beside the boy and steadies him. Brass vessels, a small brass lamp, a plate and offerings sit on a low platform, with flowers and fruit nearby. Other people in white and light clothing stand in the background.2006-12-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man with long dark curly hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and sitting in a wooden chair, smiling as he holds a white thread over a small toddler in a blue-and-white checked outfit. A second person in a red shawl and gold bangles steadies the child on the seated man's lap. Behind them under a white tent with red and gold draped cloth, a golden ornate altar holds flower garlands, brass pots and a deity murti. A microphone stands near, and other people in white clothing move in the background. The seated man has distinctive long hair and saffron clothing consistent with the page, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) in person.2006-12-24A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a white and red-bordered dhoti draped over his lap, tying a thread or sacred cord around the neck of a small boy in a red-and-pink striped shirt and red shorts. A second man in an orange-and-yellow striped shirt with a rudraksha mala stands beside the boy, holding him steady and smiling. Silver plates, bowls of fruit and small brass vessels sit on a mat in front, under a pink and red draped canopy with banana leaves. a person (long dark hair, orange robes, rudraksha-style cues not fully visible) is the seated figure performing the ritual thread tying on a child.2006-12-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial event under a white and red tent with draped fabric. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a red forehead mark sits on a carved wooden seat, holding out his hands to a small boy in a blue shirt and turquoise shorts who stands before him. A man in a white shirt steadies the boy from behind. Behind them, a row of decorated brass pots, garlands of white and yellow flowers, and a deity murti sit on a table, with a microphone on a stand. A cameraman in white with an orange shawl films on the right, and more people in white stand in the background. Several people, including the seated man, boy, cameraman and background attendees, are visible.2006-12-24Outdoor ceremony under a pink and white draped canopy with banana leaves. A man with long dark hair, bare-chested except for an orange saffron shawl and white dhoti, sits cross-legged and holds a small object toward a young child in a red and white striped shirt. The child presses palms together while a man in an orange-and-white checked shirt with a wristwatch and beaded necklace holds the child steady. A silver kalasha vessel, flower petals, a brass oil lamp and garlands sit on a decorated platform. A microphone is clipped nearby and a small figure in white stands in the background. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man wears saffron shawl and a bare-chested sannyasi presentation, consistent with the page caption.2006-12-24A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and bare upper body wears an orange saffron shawl and a white dhoti with a striped border. He sits on a wooden chair and reaches out to touch the hand of a young boy in a red striped shirt and red shorts standing before him. Beside the boy, a man in an orange and yellow striped shirt, with a rudraksha mala and wristwatch, bends forward with hands on the child. A silver vessel, silver plates, brass cups and a tray of fruit and flowers sit on a low wooden table before them. Behind, a red and white draped tent and a banana plant frame the scene, with other people in white clothing and a woman in white with a child visible in the background. Appearance-based a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and rudraksha mala adornment, seated in a ceremonial role during a blessing.2006-12-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a red bindi on his forehead and long swept-back dark hair, holding white thread and handing it to a young boy in a red jacket with a dark rudraksha-style mala necklace. The man sits on a carved wooden chair before a decorated altar with gold vessels, garlands of yellow and white flowers, and a white cloth draped over his lap. Behind them a pink and white draped tent with cross motifs and banana leaves frames a crowd of children in white uniforms and adults watching. Silver bowls with flower petals sit on a low table at right, and a woman with glasses is partly visible at the right edge. The scene suggests a thread-tying or initiation ritual, with the man's appearance matching the page's a person candidate.2006-12-24December 24 20062006-12-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual at an outdoor pandal. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits on a carved wooden chair, a white towel draped over his lap, a red tilak on his forehead, and a white flower garland hanging from the chair. He reaches toward a small boy in a blue-and-white striped shirt and blue shorts. A man in a white shirt steadies the child from behind. Behind them, a cameraman in white and orange clothing films, and a woman in white stands under a red-draped tent. A decorated altar with brass and silver pots and flowers sits at the left. The orange-robed figure is a probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a distinctive presence at the centre of the ritual. He is seated in the position of the officiant.2006-12-24A photograph of a temple ritual in a hall with white brick platform. A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red shawl over a red garment and a white flower garland with green and red ribbons, sits and hands a small offering to a young boy in a bright orange t-shirt who leans in and reaches toward it. Behind them a cameraman in white kurta with an orange shawl films, and several seated people play instruments and watch. Pyramid-stacked brass pots and decorated umbrellas stand at left, a tray of sweets sits at lower left, and a deity figure with flowers appears at right edge.2007-12-24