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A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with dark blue draped curtains. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, one arm extended toward two gold-coloured deity murti statues on white draped pedestals. A standing attendant in white robes with an orange shawl holds a ritual item beside the throne. On the right, a woman in orange and red sari stands near a small offering, and a pot-bellied gold figure stands behind the statues. Scattered petals cover the floor, and an orange-and-yellow banner hangs at upper right. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron robes, a person appearance cue, but the face is not used for identification.

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August 22 20062006-08-22A 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.2006-08-22Seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron garment and a rudraksha-style bead necklace with gold ornaments, eyes closed, while a devotee kneels before him. A gilded peacock-style throne back, a trident-topped staff and a golden ceremonial staff stand beside him, and a red-and-gold lamp stand is nearby. Kneeling in front, seated devotees in white dhotis and gold necklaces attend steel plates with pink flowers, fruit and lamps on a low platform, one man with a gold necklace seated in white, a woman in a white sari with a black mala, and a young man in white. Behind them, a deity murti stands on an altar draped with orange cloth and a flower garland, and orange-saffron-clad priests sit at the edge of the room. This appears to be a puja and satsang setting with pujari offerings.2010-11-12January 08 20122012-01-08October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph in a bright orange ceremonial tent before a gilded throne backdrop. Two large gold-and-red deity murti stand behind, the taller one holding a trident, both wearing white flower garlands and silver necklaces. At center, a man in a yellow dhoti and shawl holds a small wooden box and gestures with one hand. At right, a seated elderly man in orange robes with a white head covering sits on a gold throne with a microphone before him while another man kneels and touches his head. Far right, a seated figure in orange with rudraksha beads sits on a leopard-print seat beside the throne. A bare-chested young man sits at the lower right edge. Two more people in orange are at the lower left, one gesturing toward the seated elder.2013-02-08A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair, gesturing with both raised hands toward a kneeling devotee in white clothes with a yellow-bordered dhoti, at a stage-like ceremony. Behind them, several people in orange robes sit in the background. Around the seated figure are ornate gold and silver ritual objects, a gold lion figure, a red-cushioned gilded throne with carved frame, and tall bamboo poles with small orange pennants. Orange and gold cloth hangs above.2006-08-22A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, a gold footstool before him, bare feet on the stool, and a rudraksha mala draped across his chest. He wears a tilak on his forehead and a beaded mala. Beside him, a man in white dhoti with a red border stands and offers a bundle of red-covered booklets. A kneeling man in orange robes holds a red book on a patterned rug. Behind them is a gold-framed niche with a deity murti decorated with red and white flower garlands, set against orange and yellow draped cloth and a red-and-blue canopy. The scene is a stage-like ceremonial setting on a green floor.2013-02-06A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden canopy, set against a deep purple curtain on a stage. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl with a bare upper torso, long dark swept-back hair, and one hand raised in gesture. Golden deity murti statues flank the stage, including a dancing figure and figures holding instruments and a sword, and a small golden shrine with a deity image sits at lower left. A stool with a red cushion rests before the throne. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing and a bare-chested drape, fitting the probable candidate cues, presented as a seated teacher on a throne.2006-08-22A satsang scene under an orange and red draped tent with golden deity figures behind. On the left, a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold-toned waist cloth sits on a red cushion, gesturing with raised hands while speaking. Beside him, a bald man in a yellow and white dhoti stands. On the right, an elderly white-haired man with a white tilak wears an orange shawl and an orange floral-patterned cloth, seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. A shirtless young attendant with a white cloth stands behind him, and a bare-chested man stands at the far right edge. A small gold canopy umbrella hangs above.2013-02-08August 22 20062006-08-22A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing layered beaded necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, and bangles. A standing devotee in orange robes and a long-haired bun places a pink-and-white flower garland over the seated figure's head. Behind them is a deep blue cosmic backdrop with a red sun-like motif, with a potted plant and microphone stand at the left edge and a white draped chair at the right. The seated figure has distinctive ceremonial cues consistent with a sannyasi-style presentation, so the appearance-based label applies: a person receiving garlanding from a devotee.2015-07-19