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June 01 20092009-06-01A photograph of a woman in a red blouse and orange saree placing a long garland of orange-brown flowers around the neck of a person bending forward, who wears a teal and navy zip jacket and holds a white sun hat. Behind, a woman in white and cream clothing lifts another garland, while a row of onlookers in saris and a white kurta stand by a red pillar under green trees.2012-04-14July 10 20112011-07-10A photograph of women performing a garland ceremony in a covered temple-style courtyard. Five women stand in a line: a woman in an orange saree with maroon border holds a rudraksha garland; a woman in white with a red bindi and a cream-and-maroon saree holds garlands; a woman in a white saree with orange shawl places a rudraksha garland over the head of a person in a white embroidered kurta and white trousers, whose long braid hangs down. Another woman in an orange shawl and white saree stands at left. Behind them, a deity murti draped in orange is seated on a decorated stage with banana plants, blue curtains and brass lamps. Five people are visible.2009-06-01March 13 20132013-03-13A photograph of an ashram courtyard with orange and red walls. A woman in a maroon sari with a gold border stands center, placing a long beaded garland with red tassels around the neck of a woman in a white blouse and cream sari who bows her head. Behind them a man in a white shirt and dark trousers wears a rudraksha-style necklace and stands barefoot. On the left, women in maroon and orange clothing hold more garlands with red and gold beads. Another woman in white stands at the right edge.2013-03-13September 15 20092009-09-15A photograph of a devotional blessing in a small indoor room. A bare-chested figure in a red-and-orange dhoti-style wrap with a rudraksha mala draped across the chest and neck is raising a hand toward the forehead of a young man in white who kneels, holding a red fruit in cupped hands. The figure has a long dark hair bun. Nearby, an elderly woman in a cream sari with a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala looks on, and a man in white with an orange cloth stands behind. On a table draped in orange cloth sit bananas, a plate of fruit, a small bowl and a white electric fan. Orange curtains and a framed picture appear at the right edge, and other devotees stand in the background.2014-07-04 +2 copiesMay 09 20042004-05-09June 01 20092009-06-01A photograph of a person in an orange saffron turban and orange garment with a white and pink flower garland placing both hands on the head of a young man with short dark curly hair, who has his head bowed. The young man wears a white garment and a red-brown beaded mala around his neck. Behind them a woman in a white sari with a gold border holds a dark beaded mala in her raised hand. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation moment.A seated figure in an orange saffron shawl and orange garment, with a long white and red-yellow flower garland and a rudraksha mala, places his hand on the head of a young boy in a blue sleeveless top who kneels before him on a golden seat. Beside them a woman in white with an orange shawl and red bindi watches solemnly, and a woman in a red shawl and floral dress stands at right. A black stone shrine carving with a deity figure and a red-and-white painted wall form the background. The seated figure's shaved-headed appearance and orange clothing are presented as a possible match for a person based on his distinctive saffron attire and garlands, though his hair and full adornment are not clearly visible.2010-08-03