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A 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.

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August 22 20062006-08-22A 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.2006-08-22August 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.2006-08-22August 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.2006-08-22Two ornate gold-carved thrones with red cushions sit in a marble-walled hall. On the left, a young man with a long shawl-like orange-red cloth over his torso wears a gold necklace and a garland at his head, seated on the throne with his hands in a mudra-like gesture. Beside him on the right, an older bare-chested man with a grey-streaked head band and multiple rudraksha malas sits on the second throne, holding a small silver bowl. In front, a man in a white shirt kneels with his back to the camera, and a saffron-robed monk kneels at the right edge. A man in white holding a red-and-gold ceremonial dish stands at the upper right, with a red flag behind him.2012-05-07 +1 copiesInside a temple hall with polished marble floors and golden ornate thrones, a shaven-headed elderly man with a rudraksha mala and bare chest sits on a gilded throne with red cushions, reaching toward a kneeling young monk in orange robes who bows with hands together. Another seated man in orange with a gold-beaded garland and crown-like headband sits on a second throne nearby. Standing monks in orange robes and wraps are at left, with a white-clad attendant behind. A lit deity shrine with a framed image and oil lamp is visible at right.2012-05-08May 08 20122012-05-08A photograph of a sannyasa initiation ritual in a hall with a red-carpeted stage. A long-haired man bare-chested in orange cloth sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat with a golden lion-form base, leaning forward to touch the head of a younger initiate in orange robes who kneels before him. Behind them, many shaved-headed monks in saffron robes sit in rows, several holding tall bamboo staffs with small orange flags. Rose petals are scattered on the floor, a brass pot sits nearby, and a gilded deity murti stands at the right edge. The long hair, swept-back style and orange cloth of the seated figure are a person cues, and the page indicates his presence.2006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22January 1st 2013