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Several saffron-robed men, shaved-headed and bare-shouldered, sit in a ceremony before a dark curtained stage. In the foreground a large ornate golden-green peetha or throne-like frame with a carved face dominates the view. Behind it a golden figure of a dancing deity murti stands at left, and a golden lamp-like object sits on a white-draped table. A person in orange robes with long dark hair sits near a small figure in the centre-right. Ritual seating suggests a sannyasi initiation or satsang setting.

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August 22 20062006-08-22A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold and red throne with a golden canopy above, in front of a plum-coloured drape. Gilded deity statues flank the throne, and a row of heads of seated devotees in the foreground is seen past tall bamboo-like poles topped with dark fabric. The figure has long dark hair and a wrap over the robe; the appearance matches the page's a person reference only partially, so identity is uncertain. The setting resembles a ceremonial initiation or brahmacharya session at a monastic hall.2006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned back, beneath a golden parasol, on a stage draped with purple curtains. Gold deity murtis flank the stage, including a figure holding a flute-like instrument and figures in red and white. Two saffron-robed attendants stand at the right edge, and in the foreground the heads and shoulders of seated viewers are visible along with the tips of long poles or staffs. The figure on the throne has long dark hair and a bare upper body covered by the orange cloth. The stage has a ceremonial, staged setting for a formal sannyasi event.2006-08-22A photograph of a ritual scene indoors with a plain pale wall behind. In the foreground a figure with voluminous dark curly hair wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulder and bare chest, holding a small brass or gold ritual vessel toward a large ornate gilt metal deity murti with a crown and multiple arms, decorated with red cloth. Behind and to the left, a bald man with glasses wears orange robes and sits with hands folded, beside several shaved-headed men in orange garments seated on the floor. Gold ritual implements are visible at the lower right. The figure with curly hair has distinctive long hair and orange garb, consistent with the page's reference to a person, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2006-08-22November 26 20172017-11-26A ceremonial stage in a temple-style hall with a deep red curtain behind it. At centre, a seated figure in an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala and saffron robes sits in a red cushioned chair before a silver-framed backdrop; the figure appears to be a sannyasi, and the appearance cues (turban, saffron robes, rudraksha mala) are consistent with the a person candidate, but the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm identity. Flanking the centre, two young men in orange dhotis stand at left, one holding a lamp and gesturing. Behind the seated figure is a golden bull (Nandi) with garlands, and on the right a golden-armoured deity murti with green garments and floral garlands sits in a gilded alcove. Oil lamps burn on the stage and a glass bowl sits on a small table, with a microphone stand nearby.2017-11-11August 22 20062006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22December 01 20172017-12-01August 22 20062006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22