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A photograph of a ceremonial garlanding on a stage decorated with marigold and rose flower arrangements. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti and a red-bordered cloth stands at center, draping a long garland of yellow and magenta flowers over a smiling person wearing an orange turban and orange robe with a green-and-white garland around the neck. Behind them, a man in white with a striped shirt holds a plate of offerings, and another young man in orange with an orange beaded necklace holds a flower garland. A large floral backdrop and a gold-and-red throne with a red cushion stand to the right, and a dark blue curtain hangs behind the stage.

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October 24 20102010-10-24October 24 20102010-10-24October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesA seated ceremony at a decorated stage with a large golden backdrop and floral arch in purple, yellow, orange and red. A man in an orange turban and orange robe with a green and white garland stands with hands joined in namaskar, eyes lowered and smiling, with rudraksha beads visible on his neck. Beside him, a bearded priest with vibhuti on his forehead, bare chest, yellow dhoti with a green border and an orange-beaded necklace holds a bundle of yellow marigolds to offer. Two attendants in white and orange stand at the left edge, and a red cushioned seat sits in the lower right.2010-10-24A photo of a ceremonial welcome at a floral-decorated stage. A bearded priest with a bare chest, orange dhoti and orange-yellow garland holds a bundle of yellow marigolds and offers it to a long-haired man in an orange shawl and green-and-white garland who stands with palms joined in namaskar, head bowed. A white-bearded elder with white vibhuti marks stands at the left edge. Behind them are large floral arches of orange, yellow, purple and red blooms and a gold-carved throne. a person: the standing man has long swept-back hair, an orange shawl and a garland, a presentation consistent with the page, though the appearance is only partially distinctive. The scene is a satsang-style reception with garlands and flower offerings.2010-10-24A ceremonial stage scene with a floral backdrop of orange marigolds, yellow and purple blooms and a golden sun-like motif. A bearded priest with a shaved-looking top knot and white tilak, wearing an orange dhoti with a yellow garland, holds a bundle of yellow flowers and a garland while gently placing a hand on the forehead of a seated person in an orange robe with a long green and white garland and a red bindi. An elderly white-bearded man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at left. Gold ornamental panels and red cushions fill the right side of the stage.2010-10-24October 24 20102010-10-24A photograph of a ceremonial scene before a floral backdrop of orange marigolds, yellow and purple flowers, and a large yellow-and-red floral motif. A seated figure in a glossy gold chair is garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. An elderly bearded man in a saffron-orange silk shawl stands bending toward the seated figure, while a younger man in orange robes and a long dark ponytail, wearing a garland, reaches forward to offer or touch something. A bare-chested attendant with an orange beaded necklace and a white dhoti stands at left, and another man with a beard and white forehead marks stands behind them. Gold ornate throne details and red cushions are visible at right.2010-10-24A seated figure on a gilded throne-like seat is decorated with long strings of golden-yellow beads, gold medallion ornaments and a crimson-and-gold headpiece, wearing saffron-orange robes with an orange head covering. Behind him a backdrop of marigold and red flower garlands, yellow fruit and greenery frames the seat. Around him, a bald older man in white dress kneels and reaches toward the seated figure's feet, while a man in saffron robes at right adjusts the orange cloth and holds a flower garland. Gold and fruit offerings sit at the left edge. The seated figure smiles broadly.2011-07-15October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesOctober 24 20102010-10-24A photograph of a flower-decorated stage with a large floral arch in orange marigolds, yellow and purple blooms, and a red and yellow sun motif. On the right, a young man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and a yellow-and-pink flower garland, smiles while holding a metal plate or offering toward an elderly bald man with a long white beard and white forehead markings, who wears a bright orange silk shawl and bows forward. On the left edge, a man with a shaved head, white tilak markings and an orange cloth stands partly visible. A gold ornate throne with red cushions sits behind them. Two people are visible.2010-10-24