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Photograph of a garland ceremony on a stage. A man with long swept-back dark hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange shawl over an orange dhoti with red border, smiles as he places a large yellow and purple flower garland over the head of a visitor. The visitor has long dreadlocked hair, wears a rust-orange silk robe with gold embroidery and a dark rudraksha mala, and lowers his head. Behind them hang blue curtains with an orange fabric drape, and another person in orange robes stands at the right edge. Swamiji (probable) is the man with long swept-back hair and bare-chested orange shawl, placing the garland as the host.

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A stage ceremony in an orange-draped hall with dark grey curtains and garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hanging overhead. A man with long dreadlocks wears an orange-red shawl over an orange robe and a beaded rudraksha mala, his hand raised to his brow as he receives honour. A younger man in an orange dhoti and shawl lifts a tall yellow-and-magenta flower garland toward him, while a shaved-headed man in saffron robes stands at the right holding a silver tray, consistent with a pada puja or garland offering.2011-02-13A photograph of a stage ceremony before a dark blue curtain with garlands hanging above. On the left, a man with long dreadlocks and tripundra marks on his forehead wears an orange-gold silk shawl over an orange robe and a rudraksha mala with a pendant. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala wears an orange garment with maroon border and is bare-armed. On the right, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes holds a silver tray of yellow and white flower garlands and green leaves. Orange-cushioned chairs sit at the edges of the stage.2011-02-13Photograph of a ceremonial moment on a stage with orange chairs and a dark blue curtain. A shaved-headed elderly man with long grey dreadlocks, wearing an orange and red shawl with gold border, receives a long garland of yellow, white, pink and purple flowers. A younger man with long dark hair, bare-chested and draped in an orange cloth, lifts the garland toward him while holding a golden bowl of fruit and offerings with a pineapple. Two more garlanded figures sit to the right, and a bright orange hanging is visible above.2011-02-13A photograph of a ceremonial honour on a stage with orange velvet chairs and a dark blue draped backdrop strung with white and multicolour flower garlands. A man with long dreadlocks and a tilak on his forehead, wearing a rust-orange robe and beaded necklaces, is being draped with a shimmering orange-and-gold silk shawl by a smiling man with long dark hair in an orange robe with a maroon border. At the right edge, another man holds a tray of yellow and purple flowers and green leaves.2011-02-13A stage event with dark blue drapes and orange-yellow chairs behind. On the left, a man with long dreadlocks, wearing a saffron-orange robe with a copper-toned shawl and a long yellow and magenta marigold garland, holds a golden tray. In the centre, a bare-chested man in orange with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair smiles while presenting the tray with both hands. On the right, a shaven-headed man in orange robes stands beside them. Strands of marigold garlands hang from the top of the backdrop.2011-02-13October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesA dreadlocked man in saffron-orange robes and a long yellow-and-magenta flower garland stands on an orange-cushioned seat, with a rudraksha mala and a white vibhuti stripe on his forehead. Two men in orange clothing stand before him: one with long hair and rudraksha beads over an orange garment, and one bald in an orange shawl, who holds a brass vessel with offerings. Behind them hang a dark curtain, orange drapery and floral strings.2011-02-13A 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.2010-10-24Three men stand on a stage before a dark blue draped backdrop with a white and pink banner corner at top. The man on the left, with long grey dreadlocks and a white beard, wears an orange-red shawl and wrap and holds a yellow bowl of offerings, wearing a long yellow and purple garland. The central man, with long dreadlocks, wears a rust-brown robe and a shawl, rudraksha beads and a pendant, and a yellow garland with purple flowers, with his hand resting on the garland. The man on the right, with long dark hair, wears an orange sleeveless robe with a red border and a rudraksha mala, smiling. Orange cushioned chairs stand at the sides. The scene suggests a felicitation or pada puja exchange.2011-02-13A 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.2010-10-24February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a man with long dreadlocks and a white tripundra mark on his forehead being draped with a shimmering orange and gold silk shawl by a smiling young man in orange robes with a red-and-gold border. The dreadlocked man, bowing his head, is wrapped in the shawl. Behind them hangs a dark grey curtain with green and white floral garlands and an orange cloth. On the right, a shaved-headed attendant in orange holds a silver tray of yellow and purple flowers and green leaves. a person: the dreadlocked recipient is shown receiving honour, with long hair and a shawl cue, so the in-person candidate is uncertain.2011-02-13