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Indoor stage ceremony before a dark blue draped backdrop decorated with orange cloth panels and hanging marigold and white garlands. A bearded elder in a saffron-orange wrap and rudraksha beads stands at left with his hands folded. In the centre, a man with dreadlocked hair wears an orange-red silk shawl, a long yellow-and-purple marigold garland and rudraksha malas, standing beside an orange armchair and receiving a brass plate of flowers and offerings. At right, a smiling young man with long hair wears an orange cloth with red border and a rudraksha mala and holds the plate out toward him. Two empty orange chairs flank the centre figure.

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A 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.2011-02-13A 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 photograph of a ceremonial exchange on a stage with orange and yellow draperies. A bearded elder sadhu with long dreadlocks, yellow-and-orange tilak on his forehead, and a gold-bordered orange and red shawl stands at left, receiving a yellow-wrapped offering. A woman with long grey hair in an orange robe, her back to the camera, holds out the bundle. Behind them a man with dreadlocks wears a yellow and pink flower garland. Orange cushioned chairs and a dark blue curtain form the backdrop, with an orange fabric hanging at upper left.2011-02-13A photograph of a stage ceremony in a hall with blue draped curtains. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands centre on an orange platform, wearing a rudraksha mala and a white beaded necklace, with a long garland of yellow and purple flowers around his neck. To the left, an elderly bearded man with long white hair, in an orange and pink silk shawl with gold border and a garland of yellow and purple flowers, holds a brass tray of offerings toward him. To the right, a younger man with long dark hair in an orange robe with maroon border and rudraksha beads stands looking down. Orange cushioned armchairs flank the central figure. The scene suggests a pada puja offering, though the platform and gestures are the main visible action.2011-02-13A photograph on a stage with a dark blue draped backdrop and an orange fabric hanging at top right. A man with long dreadlocks in rust-brown robes and a yellow-and-magenta flower garland raises his right hand in a blessing gesture, with rudraksha and crystal malas and a pendant at his chest. Beside him, a man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and an orange robe with a maroon border and black beaded mala holds a tray of yellow flowers while a shaven-headed attendant in orange stands at right, handing it over. Orange cushioned chairs sit on either side.2011-02-13A stage event with orange velvet armchairs and a dark blue curtain hung with orange drapes and marigold garlands. A man with dreadlocks, wearing orange robes and layered rudraksha malas, stands with hands raised toward a younger man in orange robes and a bare upper body who is draping a red-and-gold embroidered shawl over him. A bearded elder in orange sits at the left edge, and another orange-robed man stands at the right edge. The scene appears to be a ceremonial honouring on stage.2011-02-13Photograph of three men standing on a stage before orange chairs and blue drapes. The man in the centre wears an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, long dreadlocked hair, a long rudraksha mala and a large pendant, and has a yellow-and-purple flower garland around his neck; he raises one hand in blessing. The man on the left wears an orange shawl with gold border, a yellow-and-purple garland, and holds a yellow woven basket of offerings. The man on the right wears saffron robes with red border and a dark rudraksha mala, smiling. Above them hang small floral decorations and a white banner with a bird emblem. No a person cues qualify clearly, so the central figure is described by role only.2011-02-13A stage ceremony where a man with long dreadlocks and orange robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and a pendant, stands at left while a man with long dark swept-back hair, bare-chested in orange robes with a red-bordered shawl and rudraksha mala, lifts a red and gold embroidered shawl around him. Behind them a man with shaved head in orange clothing holds a silver tray of yellow and white flower garlands with green leaves. Orange cushioned chairs and a dark blue curtain with hanging white and yellow flower garlands form the backdrop. The gesture resembles a felicitation with a shawl, offered during a formal event.2011-02-13Three 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 photograph on a stage hung with orange and maroon drapes and marigold garlands. An elderly man with long white beard and light hair, wearing a gold-bordered orange-red shawl over pinkish dhoti, stands at left with hands on his chest. Centre, a long-haired man in orange-red cloth, a red-and-gold drape and dark rudraksha mala, smiles while receiving an offering. At right, a bald attendant in orange robes holds a tray of yellow and orange flowers. Orange chairs stand at left. Several people are visible.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.2011-02-13A 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.2011-02-13