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A stage ceremony with saffron-robed sannyasis seated in red-cushioned wooden chairs before a purple drape hung with marigold garlands. At centre-right, a white-bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits beside a red and white ornate throne, holding papers. Next to him, a bearded man in orange holds a microphone. Further left, several men in orange robes and orange turbans sit in a row, one with long curly hair and a shawl, and a bearded man in an orange turban sits at the far right. A white pink-draped table lies in front, with marigold garlands along the blue stage edge. Several men in white shirts stand at the back.

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Outdoor stage ceremony with a purple draped backdrop hung with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Several seated figures wear saffron-orange robes. On the left, a man with voluminous curly black hair wears a saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, seated beside another figure in saffron with a long braid. Center, a man in orange with a bare chest and gold chain sits beside a bearded man in orange. At right, a bald elder in saffron and a rudraksha mala sits in front of a red and white ornate throne chair. A standing man in orange with a raised hand stands behind the group. A white draped table sits in front of them, and men in white shirts watch from the back of the stage.2007-08-09Outdoor stage event with a row of seated saffron-clad sannyasis on golden chairs before a dark draped backdrop hung with marigold garlands. At centre a white-bearded elder in orange robes sits on an ornate red throne, flanked by orange-robed monks. Further right, a woman in an orange sari with a red-and-saffron head covering and beaded necklaces sits beside a monk in pale saffron cloth. On the left, a figure with long dark hair wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala. A white-clothed table with a white cloth stands in front of the dais, and yellow marigold garlands drape the lower platform edge. Several standing and seated attendees in white shirts and dhotis are visible behind.2007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09Outdoor stage event with saffron-robed monastics seated in golden-framed chairs before a purple backdrop decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A bald elder in orange robes gestures with an outstretched hand while speaking, seated beside an ornate red and white throne-style chair. At right, a monk in an orange turban and rudraksha mala holds a microphone. A bearded man in orange sits near the elder, and younger monks in orange sit at left, with men in shirts standing behind the stage. A white-draped table with papers is in the foreground.2007-08-09Outdoor event with saffron-robed sannyasis seated in ornate wooden chairs with red cushions before a red-and-gold ceremonial backdrop garlanded with orange marigolds. The man at right wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala and a saffron robe, holding a microphone and speaking. Beside him a bald, white-bearded man in orange also holds a microphone. Further left, a long-haired younger man in orange sits with arms resting on his knees, a bearded sannyasi in orange sits between them, and a shaved-headed man in orange sits at far left. Behind them, standing onlookers in white and orange shirts watch, and a tree shades the scene. Papers and a pen lie on a white-draped table in the foreground.2007-08-09Outdoor ceremony under a striped canopy with a purple backdrop strung with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Saffron-robed swamis sit on ornate gold-and-red chairs on a blue mat. A bearded swami in an orange turban and rudraksha mala, seated third from the left, holds a microphone while speaking. Beside him, a bald swami in pale saffron robes and a gold-and-beaded necklace sits with hands folded. At the right edge, a bald man in orange robes sits in a chair. Behind them, staff in white shirts stand near the seats. A white-draped table sits in the foreground on the left.2007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09A stage event under a white canopy with dark drapes strung with marigold garlands. Seated on a red and white throne at centre is a figure in saffron robes; a man in saffron stands at a microphone beside him. Around them sit many saffron-robed swamis and sannyasis, some with shaved heads, others in yellow-orange cloth, plus a woman in red-orange robes and a seated figure in cream. Standing men in white shirts watch from the back of the tent, and a yellow-draped stage front is decorated with marigold garlands.2007-08-09