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A seated woman in an orange sleeveless top wears a long garland of white flowers with red roses, sitting in a red-cushioned gold throne. A man in white ritual clothes with a vibhuti mark on his forehead and a rudraksha mala around his neck leans in to adjust or place the garland. Behind them, another person in a green sari and a woman in a cream sari with orange border stand near a wall decorated with hanging green leaf strands. A small wall lamp is mounted above.

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A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti with a visitor badge placing his hands on the shoulders of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a large white jasmine garland. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned chair in front of an ornate gold-framed backdrop. Behind them, two women in white sarees with yellow shawls stand near a wall with hanging green leaf decorations, and a third woman in a yellow shawl stands by a small wooden side table. Petals are scattered on the red cushion. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the swami-style presentation described on the page, with saffron robes, long hair and a garland, though this is not certain.2010-01-10A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe on an ornate gold-framed red throne, receiving a white and red flower garland placed around his neck by a man in a white shirt and rudraksha mala. A woman in a cream patterned sari bends forward at lower left, and a woman in a yellow shawl holds a small oil lamp at left near a wooden carved figure. Another woman in a red-and-cream sari stands in the background doorway. The walls are white with a wall sconce and hanging green leaf decoration.2010-01-10August 09 20092009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09May 13 20122012-05-13Photograph of a ceremonial reception in an ornate hall. A man in white dhoti and kurta stands at left, draping a long white and red flower garland over the head of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, seated on a red-cushioned golden throne. A woman in white sari with orange border stands beside him holding a white cloth bag. At right, a bare-headed man in orange and maroon robes with a gold necklace sits with hands folded. Behind the throne rise elaborate garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and a teal draped canopy; at left, golden lion sculptures and garlanded deity figures are visible. Four physical people are visible. The seated central figure is a person by saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, shown receiving a garland on the throne.2010-11-22February 24 20072007-02-24A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, receiving a garland of white, red, green and purple flowers placed over his head by a man in white clothes. A second person in orange robes sits beside the throne, and a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala stands at left holding a silver tray with offerings. A man in white dhoti stands at right, and objects including boxes and a small table are in the background. A seated figure wearing a pale orange robe and rudraksha mala in the seated position of honour appears to be the central recipient; the appearance is consistent with the a person cues of long hair and saffron clothing, so the identification is probable but uncertain. The setting is an indoor room with plain cream walls.2009-08-09A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved details, draped in a bright orange shawl over a red garment and wearing a long white flower garland; a red-and-white forehead mark is visible. He has long dark hair swept back. Above the throne hangs an arrangement of red roses, white flowers and green foliage. A man in a white shirt stands at left bending forward, and a woman in a white sari with a visitor badge stands at right; both attend the seated figure. A water bottle sits at lower left.2009-07-16July 25 20092009-07-25A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-brown sannyasi robe with a bare right shoulder and an ornate silver-toned armlet, seated on a red cushioned chair with a gilded carved backrest. He smiles broadly and has white vibhuti marks on his forehead. An older man in a white shirt with a vibhuti-marked forehead drapes a long garland of red, yellow and green flowers around his neck, smiling. On the right, a woman in a teal sari with gold bangles holds the garland's end. A small oil lamp glows behind the garland. a person cues: long swept-back hair, orange sannyasi clothing and a ceremonial garland; he is being honoured with a garland.2013-01-31