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Outdoor ritual beneath a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots and marigold garlands hanging from its trunk. A long-haired person in white with a gold-bordered shawl and a white-and-tricolour flower garland sits on a gold-brocaded seat before a microphone, palms pressed together in namaskar. Two seated men in saffron-orange robes, one with a rudraksha mala, sit in prayer on mats, with a rudraksha-wearing man in orange at the left edge. Behind them devotees in white and orange sit and stand, some with hands folded. In front lie a silver kalasha and silver puja vessels, a small silver lamp, flowers, and orange cloth. Swamiji (probable) is the person in white on the gold seat, shown with long swept-back hair, a flower garland and a ceremonial gold necklace.

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January 01 20062006-01-01Outdoor ritual under a large banyan tree strung with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A seated figure at right with long dark hair wears a white and gold garment, a layered flower garland of white and multicoloured blooms, and gold necklaces; he holds a small brass ritual item and speaks into a microphone on a stand, with a silver kalasha and floral offerings set on a white cloth before him. To the left, three saffron-robed men with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, one holding a small brass vessel, and a crowd of devotees in white, orange and saffron fills the background, with a few standing men in white shirts at right. The scene reads as a puja or satsang at the banyan tree.2006-01-01Outdoor ritual under a large banyan tree with dense aerial roots, hung with a garland of yellow, orange and white flowers. A central figure with long dark hair wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, many garlands including a multicolour flower garland, and gold ornaments; he sits on a white cloth and makes an offering with his hands over a silver vessel and brass pots, a microphone stand beside him. Three young men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on a mat, with brass lamps and offering bowls in front of them. Behind them a large seated crowd of devotees, many in white, looks on, with men in white shirts standing at the back. Marigolds and flower garlands lie on the ground in the foreground. The scene suggests a ritual offering at the tree, with a description of the central figure kept to visible role and dress.2006-01-01January 01 20062006-01-01Outdoor puja beneath a large banyan tree strung with marigold garlands. A central figure with long dark hair, a red bindi, a gold necklace and a multicolour flower garland sits on a gold-trimmed seat before a microphone, holding a lit oil lamp and a small hand bell, smiling. Ash-coloured kalasha and brass vessels with flowers and leaves sit on a mat in front. Two men in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged; one holds flower petals. Seated devotees in white and orange, some with hands folded, fill the background, and men in white dhotis with folded palms stand behind. a person is a candidate in the centre, identified by appearance cues: long swept hair and a gold necklace with multicolour garland.2006-01-012004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-02A standing man in white ceremonial dress with a gold-bordered cream dhoti and shawl, a white turban with gold trim, and long dark hair, holds a small brass bell in one hand. He wears a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant and a multicolour flower garland. Seated devotees in white, some wearing rudraksha malas, sit on mats under a large banyan tree while a man in a checked shirt films beside them. In front, brass oil lamps, a brass plate of fruit and flowers, a kalasha-like pot with leaves and yellow flowers, and scattered red petals sit on a white cloth. The setting is outdoors beneath banyan roots. Visible people total about 20, including those standing and seated in the background.2005-01-01Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree at a ritual site. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing a white shawl with gold borders and a white-and-multicolour garland, stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, smiling. Behind him, several men in saffron-orange robes hold long bamboo poles with orange flags and stand in a row. Brass puja vessels, lamps and small bowls sit on woven mats in front, with a decorated kalasha-like pillar with garlands at the left edge. Devotees in white clothes stand and sit in the background, and one person holds a camera. Visible text on the image reads a copyright notice.2006-01-01Outdoor photograph of a ritual under a large banyan tree. A figure seated on a low platform wears a saffron-orange robe, long dark hair, white markings on the upper arms and a rudraksha mala, holding a brass bell and a flaming lamp. Behind them a row of standing devotees in white dhotis and shirts press their palms together, and younger girls and a boy in colourful clothes look on. Brass pots, a plate of fruit and flowers, and a bowl of bananas sit on a mat in front, next to a large black-and-white patterned snake-like ritual object. a person: the seated saffron-robed figure with long hair and rudraksha mala is the main presider of the puja.2004-07-02Outdoor ritual gathering at dusk with a seated crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white. In the foreground at right, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears an orange saffron robe and sits cross-legged before a small microphone, holding his hands together in a ritual gesture. Before him is a low wooden tray holding a brass plate of bananas, small brass cups and a brass bell, with brass oil lamps burning on the floor. Several people seated nearby wear white clothes, one woman in grey with a beaded necklace, and a man at left in a white shirt with a pink shawl. A white cloth covers the ground beneath the group, and cardboard boxes sit among the lamps. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and presiding seat at the lamp-lit tray.2005-12-19 +2 copiesOutdoor puja beneath a large banyan tree with many aerial roots. A long-haired man in a white dhoti with a yellow-bordered cloth sits cross-legged at a microphone stand, hands joined in prayer, at the centre of a ritual setting. Around him on a woven mat sit several saffron-robed monks with shaved heads, hands joined, and brass and silver vessels, bowls and oil lamps are arranged on a cloth. Behind them, devotees in white sit and stand. At right, a rock-like stone base holds a large carved snake and a colourful garland of flowers and beads draped over a deity murti, with a yellow-robed figure visible. A date stamp in red reads 21 12 2005.2005-12-22Outdoor ritual gathering beneath a large banyan tree with wide spreading aerial roots and branches. A seated figure in a white garment with a golden shawl and a long garland of white and orange flowers sits at a low multicoloured wooden stand topped with a red and green peetha-like altar, with brass plates, bowls and lamps set before them, as a puja is performed. Beside them, a man in saffron robes sits on a mat with a rudraksha mala. Behind, many devotees in white clothes sit in rows, some in orange robes, and others stand near the tree. Garlands of marigolds hang on the tree's trunk. A figure in white raises an arm at the right edge. a person's appearance is uncertain and the seated figure is not clearly identified.2006-01-01