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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate throne beneath a canopy draped with white cloth and hung with red and pink garlands. The seated man wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban and a long white and yellow flower garland, with a silver tray of flowers and petals before him. Ceremonial trident and staff stand to the left, a decorated umbrella on the right, and two attendants in white and orange clothing stand at the sides. Flowers are scattered on the floor and the backdrop is dark green.

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A seated figure in orange and saffron robes sits on an ornate wooden throne with carved lion-footed legs, a tall canopy and feathered fans, framed by red and white garlands. The figure wears an orange turban, a multi-coloured flower garland and a red-and-orange sash, and sits above a silver pot surrounded by marigold and flower offerings on the floor. A trident stands to the left and a decorated umbrella-like standard to the right. Two attendants in white dhotis stand at the edges, one in an orange shawl. A microphone, a small audio player and a draped table with marigolds complete the ceremonial setting of a pooja or sanyas dheeksha event.2004-07-022004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-02A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate wooden throne with carved lion-like supports and a white draped canopy, garlanded with red and yellow flower strings. The central figure wears a saffron-orange robe, a matching orange head covering, and a long multicolored garland of yellow and white flowers with dark dotted beads. A saffron-orange handheld ceremonial staff rests beside the throne, and an ornate red-and-gold parasol with floral embroidery stands at right. Flower petals and marigold garlands cover the platform below. The figure appears to be a person in an appearance-based candidate sense, seated in a ceremonial setting with a decorated throne, flowers and ritual objects.2004-07-022004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-02A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with garlands in white, orange and green. A large brass kalasha stands before the throne beside fruit offerings. Several dark-clothed attendants stand around the dais; one at right wears a light blue garment. The backdrop is a floral and grain-patterned display with a golden trident-like ornament at right. The person on the throne has long hair and a rudraksha-style garland, with distinctive saffron clothing and turban, consistent with a person receiving honour during a Gurupoornima-style ceremony at a stage.2008-07-17A photograph of a stage ceremony in a red-draped hall. A seated man on an ornate gilded throne wears a red-orange robe, a gold necklace, a long white and red flower garland and a forehead tilak, with his hands resting on his knees. Two attendants stand before him: one bare-chested in a white dhoti with gold border and long hair, another with bare back wearing a pink-red cloth. Behind the throne is a gilded Nataraja-style arch, red-and-gold parasols with tassels stand at the sides, a golden trident and a brass vessel sit to the right, and currency notes lie on a gilded stool in front. The seated figure's appearance is not clearly distinctive enough to identify, so he is described by role only.2017-06-08A photograph of a ceremonial stage with an ornate gold throne at the centre, draped with red cushions and garlanded with flowers. A figure with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe, a beaded necklace and a shawl sits on the throne, with hands resting in the lap. Beside the throne, a man in orange clothing stands and another in orange kneels or sits near a silver offering vessel. On the right, a man in white with an orange shawl sits behind a microphone. Wall decorations include white and striped pleated panels, a yellow and orange floral motif, and a tall stand fan. A large seated audience in white and orange clothing fills the foreground.2008-07-17October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA photo of a ceremony under a white tent canopy with a golden ornate throne decorated with garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers and a golden umbrella overhead. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head cloth sits on the throne, holding a small object raised in one hand, with a rudraksha-style mala necklace. Standing beside the throne, a man in orange garments and an orange shawl with a mala holds a plate, and another man in orange stands to the right near a bright fire pit. A seated man in white clothes sits at the left near a striped mat, and a standing man in white dhoti with a sacred thread is at left. A golden cobra-hooded decoration and a pink-and-white draped table front stand at the base. Two women in orange-and-purple saris stand at the right. Oil lamps are arranged on the floor in front of the platform.2011-07-15A seated man on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with red cushions, in a decorated stage setting. He wears a maroon-red turban, a red-orange saffron-toned robe, a heavy rudraksha mala and a large golden pendant, with gold bangles on his wrists, and his hands rest together in his lap with eyes closed. Behind him is a floral arch of yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers, and an orange-red backdrop. Silver and gold ceremonial staffs topped with tridents and ornate finials flank the throne, and a golden canopy hangs above. a person seated in meditation-like stillness, with the throne and regalia indicating a formal ceremony.2015-10-18June 08 20172017-06-08July 02 20042004-07-02