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A photograph of a ceremonial welcome. On the right, a person in a golden-orange silk saree with a thick green and yellow flower garland bows forward, hands near a woven basket of fruit. A man in a grey shirt and white dhoti on the left holds out the basket and a folded white cloth. Between them stands a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, smiling and holding his hands together. Behind them is a backdrop of purple, yellow, red and orange flower arrangements.

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A photograph of a formal reception on a stage decorated with large floral arrangements in orange marigolds, yellow and purple blooms. A man in a grey shirt on the left holds a woven basket of fruit, including a green lime or pear and an orange, extending it forward. A smiling monk in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands behind the basket. On the right, a figure in a golden-yellow silk garment and orange dhoti wears a long garland of green leaves and yellow flowers and bows forward with hands together, receiving the offering. Another person in white stands at the far left edge. The figure receiving the garland has long dark hair and appears to be a person (appearance-based candidate, honoured with a garland and fruit basket).2010-10-25A photograph of a ceremonial welcome at an indoor event. A man in a grey-green striped shirt and white dhoti stands at left, holding a woven basket of fruit, including oranges and green lemons, toward a woman in a golden-yellow silk saree who bows her head over a long garland of green leaves, yellow and red flowers. Behind them a man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a white cloth-wrapped object and looks on. Another person in orange stands behind him. In the background are a large floral arrangement of purple, red and yellow flowers and a wall of orange marigold garlands.2010-10-25A photograph of a ceremonial welcome on a stage decorated with banks of marigolds and yellow and red flowers. On the right, a man in a gold-yellow silk garment wears a long green-leaf and yellow flower garland and smiles while receiving a woven basket of fruit from a man in a grey shirt on the left. Between them stands a monk in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, smiling and watching. A blue draped curtain forms the backdrop. A man in white clothing stands at the far left edge. The gold-clad figure has long swept-back hair and ornate gold-toned clothing, which are cues consistent with a person receiving an offering, though the appearance is not certain.2010-10-25October 25 20102010-10-25A photograph of a ceremonial offering at a stage decorated with large garlands of orange, yellow, pink and purple flowers. A man in a white shirt on the left and a man in a grey-green shirt lean forward to hand over a woven tray holding fruit and a small paper. In the centre, a bald man in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and a red-and-white thread on his wrist, smiles as he receives it. On the right, a smiling man in a gold-yellow silk garment with a green leaf garland receives the tray with both hands in front of a golden throne-like seat. Several other people stand in the background against a dark blue curtain.2010-10-25Indoor photo of a smiling man in orange robes and a dark green shawl with gold embroidery, wearing orange and marigold garlands, gesturing toward a fruit offering. A man in a peach-orange robe with red-and-gold border holds a large green tray of fruit with bananas and apples. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left with hands folded, and another person is partly visible at far left. Behind them, a wall shows framed colourful deity pictures and a temple tower print, with a tiled-pattern picture on the right wall and a white plastic chair at lower right.2010-08-09February 22 20132013-02-22October 25 20102010-10-25October 25 20102010-10-25A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall. A man with long dark hair and a green leaf garland with yellow and red flowers wears a gold-bordered yellow silk garment and reaches forward to touch the head of an older bearded man in a white shirt, who bows with folded hands. Around them, people in white and blue shirts press their palms together, and a bald man in a saffron robe with a rudraksha mala stands at right beside a saffron-clad sannyasi. Behind them are a colourful floral arch and hanging orange and yellow fabric decorations. The man in the yellow silk is an appearance-based a person candidate with long hair, a leaf garland and gold-bordered garment, receiving a blessing. Around 8 to 10 people are visible.2010-10-25October 25 20102010-10-25 +2 copiesA photograph of a gathering in a hall with a striped tent-style ceiling and hanging decorative pillars. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless top and a garland of red flowers, sits with palms pressed together and smiles at a standing elderly man in white dhoti and shawl. Beside them, a bald man in an orange robe and orange turban holds fruit, and two men in white and striped shirts stand with fruit in their hands. Two women in white and yellow saris watch in the background. a person candidate with long hair and orange-clad cues is present, with the figure in orange sleeveless clothing and garland.2009-12-06