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A photograph of a shaved-headed young man in orange ochre robes kneeling on a red cloth-covered platform, bending forward to dip or pour from a small brass cup on a tray. Behind him, another person in orange robes stands in the background, and to the right is a gilded ornate stand with a red cushion beside gilded deity figures and a lion-like carved finial. Scattered petals or flower bits lie on the floor. The setting appears to be an ashram ritual space during an initiation or training session.

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August 22 20062006-08-22A photograph of a bald man in saffron-orange robes bending over a red velvet-covered table or seat, handling a small card or photo with his hands. Behind him stand other people in orange robes and a rudraksha-strung figure. To the right is an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like finials and a red cushion, and a gold deity murti or kalasha-style ornament stands on a white-draped table. The setting appears to be a temple-like hall with red floor tiles.2006-08-22A photograph of a shaved-headed young man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sitting cross-legged on the floor beside a red velvet cushion, holding a small framed picture. On the cushion sits a small brass cup with a spoon. Scattered flower petals cover the tiled floor. Behind him, a figure in orange robes stands partly visible, and a person in the background plays a violin. To the right stands a gilded ornate table with a red cushion and a gold lion-form finial, beside a golden deity murti of a standing figure with a flute. A maroon curtain hangs in the background.2006-08-22A photograph of a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes bending forward at a red-cushioned golden pedestal, placing a small white item on the cushion. Beside him stands a small brass oil lamp. To the right is an ornate gold throne with red seat and carved lion-shaped armrests, and in the background a gold-framed deity murti sits on a white-draped altar. Several other people in orange and saffron garments stand nearby, some wearing rudraksha malas, and rose petals are scattered across the marble floor. The scene suggests a ritual setting.2006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22A photograph of a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneeling on a tiled floor scattered with flower petals. He pours liquid from a brass pot into a small brass vessel placed on a red cloth-covered low platform, while holding a small white cloth or packet in his other hand. Behind him stands an ornate gold throne-like seat with a red cushion, and a gold deity murti is visible in the upper right. The setting looks like a temple or ritual room used for a puja.2006-08-22A bald man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels on a red cloth beside a gilded throne with red cushion, lion-like gold carved armrests, and a microphone. Behind him stand other people in orange robes. A gilded deity murti stands on the right, and a small brass oil lamp with offerings sits on the red cloth. Scattered petals cover the red-tiled floor and a red flower lies near the throne. He glances back toward the camera. The setting looks like a hall or temple room during a ritual.2006-08-22A shaved-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala bends forward over a brass lamp at a ritual setting, appearing to tend it. Behind him stands a gilded deity murti of Krishna playing a flute, and a gilded lion-form throne with a red cushion sits to the right. A red cloth-covered low seat holds a small framed picture. Another person in maroon garments holds a brass vessel at the left edge, and scattered petals or offerings lie on the floor. The page identifies this as a Brahmacharya training session, but the figure's appearance does not clearly show a distinctive a person presentation, so he is described by role only.2006-08-22Photograph of a temple shrine ritual at night. A bald man in a red-orange robe leans forward at right, reaching toward a golden deity murti decorated with a red-orange crown, gold ornaments and marigold garlands. A kneeling person in orange-red robes at lower left holds a silver tray of lamps. Behind them a man in an orange shawl and beaded necklaces stands beside a brass oil lamp, and a figure in white and yellow stands at far left. A small white seated statue and a red cloth sit on a wooden stool in front of the deity; brass vessels line the platform. The scene shows an abhishekam-style puja at a temple.2010-01-02 +1 copiesMay 20 20132013-05-20A photograph of a shaved-headed man seated cross-legged on a mat, wearing an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered orange shawl and a rudraksha mala around his neck, reading from an open book held in both hands. He has white sacred ash markings on his forehead and arms. Beside him are a brass lamp, small brass bowls, a kalasha-like vessel, marigold flowers, and an orange cloth on the floor. Two other men in white dhotis sit nearby, one partly visible at the left edge with a hand to his face. Coloured plastic containers and an orange-fabric bundle sit on the floor.2011-10-07