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Outdoor temple porch scene with stone pillars and a carved ceiling beneath leafy trees. A man in saffron-orange robes bends forward and applies a marking to the forehead of a long-haired young man in orange robes wearing a rudraksha mala. A third person in orange stands behind, partly visible, and a fourth figure is partly visible at lower right. Garlands and a decorated shrine element appear at the right edge, with a thread or cord strung across the scene.

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Outdoor photograph of saffron-robed men under an open pavilion with stone pillars and green trees behind. In the foreground, a long-haired man in a flowing orange robe stands beside a figure in a sleeveless orange top with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a dark wrap, who holds a white thread stretched across another man's head and shoulders. Another saffron-robed devotee and a figure in brown robes assist, one with a bald head and arms raised. Bright sunlight, a purple ornament hangs at the upper left, and ornate gold-and-dark decorations appear at the right edge. Brahmacharis appear to be receiving a sacred thread-related ritual, described plainly as a thread-tying ceremony.2008-01-17Outdoor scene under a stone pavilion roof with leafy trees behind. A bald man in a white kurta-style garment stands at left, holding a white cord or thread toward the head of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron sleeveless robe with a rudraksha-style mala and a beaded necklace. Another person in orange robes stands behind, and a carved stone pillar and ornate black-and-gold decorated fixtures appear at right. A ritual of tying or initiation appears to be taking place.2008-01-17Outdoor photo under a stone temple colonnade with a leafy tree behind. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces stands at right, tying a white thread or sacred cord onto a man in white kurta with an orange shawl draped over his shoulders. A bald saffron-robed monk stands at left holding white cords, and another saffron-clad attendant is partly visible behind. At right, a deity murti with a trident and a garland sits on a stone pedestal beside a dark cloth. The long-haired figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold ornaments, consistent with the probable Swamiji presence noted for this event.2008-01-17Outdoor photo at a temple-like pavilion with a carved stone pillar and red cloth hanging beside it. A man with long, swept-back black hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and white ash markings on his arms and forehead, holds out his hand over a plate of offerings. Facing him, a bald man in white ritual clothes with an orange shawl kneels with palms joined in greeting. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a white forehead mark holds a plate, and several people in orange and red robes stand nearby, including a smiling woman in orange with a garland. Green trees and bushes fill the background.2008-01-17Outdoor photo at a temple-like courtyard with a stone pillar and green foliage. A long-haired man in orange robes and a long rudraksha mala stretches his arm forward, his hand smeared with white paste, toward a tray held by a smiling man in orange with a white tilak on his forehead. Around them, shaven-headed men in white and orange clothes wear white forehead markings, and a woman in an orange-striped sari stands in the foreground. A red cloth hangs behind on a pillar. The scene suggests a ritual gathering of devotees.2008-01-17July 07 20092009-07-07Photograph of young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style cloths, several bare-chested, many with white tilak and vibhuti marks on forehead and arms, rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. A standing man in the foreground, smiling, feeds a small handful of food to another young man, who is sitting or leaning in front of him. Other men behind hold garlands and offerings, with a red curtain as backdrop. Several people in the background, including figures in white. Appears to be a ritual offering during a Maheshwara Puja setting. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible among the foreground participants.2017-05-08January 17 20082008-01-17February 08 20132013-02-08January 17 20082008-01-17An outdoor photograph of two saffron-robed figures greeting each other under a tented pavilion decorated with orange and multicoloured tassels and streamers. On the left, an older sannyasi in orange robes with a maroon and gold shawl and white tilak stands with hands joined near a bearded man in a white shirt and rudraksha mala. On the right, a man with long swept-back hair, a white forehead mark and rudraksha mala wears an orange cloth and smiles while gesturing with an open hand toward the other monk. Behind them, men in white and orange clothing stand near a yellow and red ceremonial umbrella or canopy decorated with flowers, and a gilded ornamental object is visible at the far right. A red and gold cloth is held at the lower left.2007-01-09 +1 copiesAugust 09 20072007-08-09