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A photograph of a homa at an indoor hall during a sannyas initiation ritual. In the foreground, a man in saffron robes with an orange head cloth and a rudraksha mala kneels beside a square yellow-brick fire pit where flames burn, pouring offerings with a ladle. Behind him, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a microphone and stands with hands folded, while a seated man in white ritual clothes sits near a brass tray of flowers and offerings. A garlanded deity murti stands in an alcove draped with cloth, and several seated devotees in white clothes sit on the floor at the back. Oil lamps burn on the fire pit's edge and the room is lit by latticed windows.

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2004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-022004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-02A homa ritual in an indoor hall with a brick fire pit in the foreground, flames rising from it. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a cushioned seat at left, with white sandalwood markings on the arms, holding a ladle and facing the fire; a microphone stands beside him. Seated in white ritual clothes, devotees fold their hands in prayer and watch, while a man in white holds a brass vessel with a burning flame. Brass pots and a kalasha sit near the fire, and a framed portrait hangs on the wall above lattice windows. Whether the saffron-robed priest is a person cannot be determined from appearance alone, so the identity is left uncertain.2004-07-02Photograph of a homa ritual at an open-sided hall. A figure in orange robes, a matching orange turban and a long beaded mala sits with hands pressed in prayer before a brick fire pit where a flame burns. Beside him a man in white clothes holds a microphone stand, and a trident stands on the left. Seated devotees in white dhotis and kurtas fill the floor, and a bundled offering of orange cloth lies at the lower left. A dark drape with garlands and a decorated ornamental panel hang behind. Probable Swamiji is the robed figure in orange at the fire pit, identified by orange robes, orange turban and mala. Several people are visible in the scene.2004-07-022004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-02A homa ritual in a hall lit by warm orange light. In the foreground a square yellow-tiled fire pit blazes with flames. Behind it a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap holds a brass vessel and a ritual lamp, with a bell in his other hand and a rudraksha mala around his neck. Seated devotees in white clothes sit on the floor on both sides, some holding bowls, while others watch. Flower garlands hang on the wall and a decorative plaque hangs above. a person (saffron robes, long hair, rudraksha mala) performing the fire ritual.2004-07-02A warmly lit ritual hall during a homa. A central figure in orange-saffron robes, with long hair, a saffron head wrap and a rudraksha mala, sits before a brick fire pit where flames rise, performing an offering. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in cloth and decorated with flower garlands. A trident rests upright at left, held by a man in white. Other men in white clothing sit on the floor at left and right, hands folded in prayer, with orange cushions and marigold petals on the floor. Swamiji (probable): the saffron-robed central figure has long hair, a saffron head wrap and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's account of Swamiji conducting the homa.2004-07-02A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban with a white flower sits cross-legged at left, holding a rudraksha mala and speaking into a microphone. Nearby a fire pit blazes at right beside brass vessels and a brass bowl, indicating a homa. Behind them rows of seated devotees watch, including men in white kurtas and one man wearing a red-beaded pendant. Garlands hang at the left edge and oil lamps stand against a wooden lattice window.2004-07-022004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-02June 09 20092009-06-09October 18 20122012-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual inside a hall with lattice windows. A figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange robes, with white ash markings on the arm and torso, and holds a brass bell while seated before a low platform of sweets or offerings. Beside him, a man in white clothes holds a lit oil lamp on a long stand, with a red-handled ladle and a brass vessel of rose petals near the platform. Devotees in white garments and a woman with a red bindi sit behind them in rows, some with glasses. The lit lamp and bell suggest a puja or homa setting.2004-07-02