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A photograph of a deeksha initiation ceremony under a red and pink draped canopy. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha mala and a garland of white jasmine and red flowers, touches the forehead of a kneeling man in an orange robe. Large white and red flower garlands hang on a pillar at right, and a gilded lion-shaped throne base sits beside him. Several seated devotees in white shirts and orange cloth watch from the left, with long bamboo staffs topped with orange cloth in the foreground. Probable Swamiji seated as initiator, appearance cues: long swept-back hair, orange robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland.

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December 28 20062006-12-28Photograph of a ceremonial event on an ornate flower-decorated throne draped in white and red garlands. A long-haired man in orange robes and a gold necklace is seated on the throne, reaching out to touch the face of an older man in a white shirt and white trousers who bows before him. Around them, saffron-robed attendants sit on the floor, one wearing a rudraksha mala, and tall bamboo poles with orange flags stand in the background beside brass oil lamps. a person: the seated long-haired figure wears orange robes, a gold necklace and long swept-back hair on a garlanded throne. Several attendants in orange and a seated devotee in white complete the scene.2006-07-11A seated figure in an orange cloth with long dark hair and a gold necklace rests a hand on the bald head of a kneeling monastic in orange robes with palms joined in reverence. The seated figure sits on a red-cushioned throne framed by white flower garlands with red, yellow and orange blossoms, and a gold lion-shaped support lies at the base. Behind them, rows of orange-robed monks sit cross-legged holding brass oil lamps, and many tall bamboo poles with orange flags stand around the stage. The setting is an indoor hall with a red-and-white wall. This appears to be a blessing ceremony during a Guru Poornima event.2006-07-11December 28 20062006-12-28A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a decorated hall. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange cloth wrap, a gold necklace and a beaded mala, sits smiling on a red-cushioned throne draped in white and multicolored flower garlands. A devotee in orange robes kneels before him, reaching toward his hands. Behind them, rows of saffron-robed sannyasis sit on the floor holding tall staffs with orange pennants, with brass oil lamps set in front of them. a person is the seated figure, based on the long hair, gold necklace, orange wrap and throne cues; he is the honoured presence of the Guru Poornima celebration.2006-07-11A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange saffron shawl and orange dhoti, places his right hand on the head of a younger man in a white kurta and white dhoti with an orange sash, who bends forward with his palms pressed together. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned seat beside a golden deity murti with white and red-yellow flower garlands, and orange-cloth-tipped bamboo poles stand in the background. Several saffron-robed men with shaved heads and rudraksha malas sit behind them, and small brass oil lamps appear at the lower right. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan ritual in a hall decorated with orange cloth and flowers. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure with long hair, saffron shawl and ornate seat, who is bestowing a blessing on the kneeling devotee.2006-07-11A photograph of a guru initiation or blessing ceremony in an orange-draped hall. A bare-chested man with long, swept-back dark hair and a shawl of saffron cloth stands at left, his hand placed on the head of a young man in white kurta with an orange-and-white sash, who bows forward. Several seated men in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit along the right and back, and tall bamboo poles with orange cloth flags rise around the platform. At left, a gold lion-form vessel, marigold and red flower garland, and loose papers sit beside a red cushion. a person, the presiding figure, based on long hair, saffron shawl and bare-chested ceremonial presentation. Six to twenty people visible.2006-07-11August 22 20062006-08-22A flower-decorated throne with a red cushioned seat and garlands of white jasmine and orange marigolds stands on a stage. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace sits on it, reaching out to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt who bends forward. Beside them a robed attendant in orange holds a metal pitcher, and another in orange holds a brass bowl. Along the right, rows of shaven-headed sannyasis in orange sit with bamboo staffs topped with orange flags, with brass lamps in front of them. Orange and patterned cloth hangings hang from the ceiling, and a videographer with a camera stands at the left edge.2006-07-11A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with white jasmine garlands, marigolds and red and yellow flowers, with a red heart-shaped backing. He wears a multicoloured flower garland and a green-and-white garland, and a red mark on his forehead; his hands rest on the armrests as he smiles toward the gathering. Orange-robed devotees sit on the floor in front, one bent forward, and bamboo staffs with orange cloth streamers frame the stage. Behind is a blue and pink draped backdrop. The scene suggests a festival event with devotees seated before a throne, a photo of a sannyasi seated on the throne with garlands and orange streamers.2006-12-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests, a white jasmine garland and a marigold garland with red and yellow flowers draped over the shoulders, and a microphone in front. a person is seated centrally, appearing to address the gathering. Around him are a crowd of people, several in saffron clothing, and the foreground shows heads and shoulders of seated devotees. Behind the throne hang red-and-white floral garlands and a large red cushion, with a blue and cream draped cloth and bamboo poles with orange tassels framing the scene.2006-12-28A photo of a seated long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with gold borders, wearing a white and blue flower garland, seated on a red-cushioned throne decorated with white jasmine garlands and marigolds. He extends his hand to offer sweet prasadam to a young boy in a grey hooded sweatshirt who bends forward to receive it. Behind them a second man in an orange turban and orange shawl stands by a tray. On the right a woman in a white sari with a gold bangle watches. A golden deity murti sits at the throne's left. Red curtains frame the setting.2006-12-27