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Indoor event photo at an ashram stage. A long-haired figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red seat, raising a hand in blessing toward a shaved-headed man in white kneeling before them. A gold kalasha with a white-and-green garland rests on the throne's side. Behind, a bald man in white and orange and seated white-clad men attend, with a tall orange-and-gold ceremonial staff and colorful garlands hanging above. Foreground devotees in white with long dark hair sit facing the stage, and several white-clad people kneel near the throne. A large backdrop shows a red-and-white image. Woven baskets with green offerings sit at the left edge.

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A photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A long-haired man in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, his hand raised to touch the head of a shaved-headed man in white who kneels before him. Another white-clad attendant holds a long staff upright beside the throne. Several shaved-headed devotees in white clothes with red borders sit on the floor in the foreground, and more people in white sit to the right. Brass lamps with yellow flowers stand at the lower right, and a red and orange backdrop with flower garlands hangs behind the throne. The scene suggests an initiation or blessing given from a throne.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a gold and red ornate throne under a decorative gold canopy. A figure with long dark hair in an orange-saffron garment sits on the throne, leaning forward with a hand placed on the head of a shaved-headed devotee in white clothing who is kneeling before him. Several other shaved-headed devotees in white garments with red-bordered cloths sit in the foreground, seen from behind. Behind the throne hang a red painted backdrop, garlands of multicoloured flowers, a patterned cloth hanging, and dark maroon curtains. On the right, a seated woman in white sits near baskets of offerings and fruit arranged on the floor, and a long orange-tipped ceremonial staff rises at the side. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's identification but the cues are limited, so the candidate is treated as uncertain.2007-02-24Indoor ceremony on a stage with dark blue drapes and a large red-and-orange backdrop hung with garlands. A figure with long hair wearing orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a decorative canopy, appearing to be a person candidate by the long hair, orange clothing and throne cues. Around the front, several shaven-headed devotees and attendants in white robes sit or stand, some with folded hands. A man in orange stands near the throne, and a woman in white sits at right. In the foreground, a low table holds brass plates, coconuts and banana-leaf or woven offerings with green tops, plus a small white fan at left.2007-02-24A seated figure in an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears a saffron-orange robe and has long dark hair; he extends his right hand in blessing over the bald head of a kneeling devotee in white ritual dress with a white shawl edged in red-and-white stripes. A green-and-white garland drapes the throne, a gold lion-shaped armrest sits beside it, and a small gold deity murti stands at lower left. A second seated man in white with an orange shawl sits at right, and a red-and-white floral backdrop fills the stage. The kneeling devotee receives blessing in a padapuja-style gesture on the stage.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24Evening scene in a hall with a dark backdrop. A figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair sits on a white-cushioned seat on a raised platform, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes. Behind them, a standing man in white with an orange shawl and two other standing men in white with orange shawls watch; a woman in a sari stands at the right edge. On the left, a seated man observes beside a table with a tray, a basket of fruit, flower garlands and a walking stick. Behind, a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, and a fan and colourful hanging fabric decorate the stage. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation with a seated guru figure present.2007-02-11A photo of a devotional initiation ceremony on a raised stage draped in maroon, blue and pink cloth. A central seated figure in an orange robe, with long dark hair and a flower garland, sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and white-and-orange garlands. Several people in saffron-orange robes sit on the stage and in front, one holding a long ceremonial staff with orange tassels. Seated rows of women in white and pink saris, many with long braids, face the stage. Flower petals, a coconut and a brass plate with offerings lie on a teal cloth at lower left. Framed portraits hang on the back wall, and a cameraman in white stands at the left edge.2006-12-28Indoor ceremony on a red-carpeted stage with a red-cushioned gilded throne. A long-haired person in saffron/orange robes sits on the throne, raising a hand toward a shaved-headed devotee in white kneeling before them. Behind, several men in white robes and orange shawls sit or kneel, one holding a red-covered book; a cameraman in white and orange stands at upper left. Brass kalashas and small woven baskets of fruit sit at the lower left, and a deity-patterned banner hangs above.2007-02-24A photograph of a stage event in an indoor hall. A seated figure in an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and a small gold canopy wears an orange-saffron garment and a multicoloured flower garland, with hands raised to the head. Behind the throne hangs a large smiling portrait of a long-haired man, flanked by colourful garland-decorated banners. In front, several people in white clothes with orange-saffron shawls sit on the raised platform, including a bald man at left and women in orange shawls at right. A brass kalasha-type vessel and offerings sit at the base of the throne. The seated figure has ornate orange clothing and a garland, a possible probable candidate; the appearance is partly obscured, so the identity is uncertain.2007-02-24A photograph of a ceremony in a hall with a dark red curtain and a golden throne draped with colourful garlands and a small umbrella canopy. A seated figure in orange robes sits on the throne, with a raised ceremonial staff nearby, while a standing man in white with an orange shawl holds a camera. Several shaven-headed men in white and orange sit on the floor, and a group of women in white saris with gold borders sit in rows in the foreground, some with hair in braids. Brass oil lamps and pots and pineapple-shaped offerings sit on a low platform at left. Petals are scattered on the floor.2007-02-24