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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits before a fire pit with a bright flame, speaking into a handheld microphone on a stand. He wears long hair swept back, a dark rudraksha mala around the neck, and arms crossed over the chest in a ritual gesture. Behind him, several people in white clothes sit on the floor, and a window with a lattice grille and a decorated umbrella are visible. Ceremonial items and garlands sit to the left, consistent with a homa or fire ritual during a sannyas initiation programme.

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2004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-022004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-02July 02 20042004-07-02 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20072007-02-16July 02 20042004-07-022004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-022004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-02A photograph from a press meet on a stage. A man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits cross-legged on a tan upholstered throne-style chair with dark carved wooden arms, speaking into a microphone on a stand, rudraksha beads hanging on his chest and a red tilak on his forehead. Beside him, a man in a dark suit, white shirt and patterned red tie sits in a cream chair and listens. A vase of orange, yellow, red and white flowers stands in front, along with a water bottle and thermos on a small table. Behind them are cream walls, a dark blue curtain and a window with sheer curtains.2011-02-01A seated figure in an orange saffron turban and orange robe sits on a red and gold cushioned seat decorated with white flower garlands, holding a microphone stand with one arm extended and making a gesture while speaking. A rudraksha-style mala hangs on the chest, and white markings are visible on the arm. Behind, a man in white clothes stands at left, while a bespectacled man and a man in white with a red forehead mark sit at right. A brass bowl stands near the seat, and a bamboo pole runs across the foreground.2004-07-02July 02 20042004-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa being performed at night. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits cross-legged behind a stone fire pit, palms pressed together in prayer, with a rudraksha mala draped over the robes and a microphone stand before him. Tall flames rise from the pit, with flowers and offerings beside it. Behind him hang floral garlands, a decorated ceremonial fan and a latticed window. Several seated men in white dhotis and shirts sit in prayer nearby, and another standing man in white is partly visible. The a person cues are the saffron robe, orange head wrap and rudraksha mala, and he is the person conducting the homa. Watermarked archive photo text omitted.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.2004-07-02