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A photograph at a ceremonial stage decorated with flower garlands in yellow, orange, purple and red, with a gilded throne at right. A standing priest in orange dhoti and shawl with a tied topknot faces away, guiding an elderly man in white clothes and a white head wrap. At right, a smiling person in a gold-yellow silk shawl and orange garment stands near a red-cushioned seat, with a flower garland. Other attendants in orange robes and a shirtless young man wearing an orange garland stand nearby. a person cue is a person in a gold shawl with a garland, but this is not established by distinctive visible cues such as a crown or rudraksha malas, so the identity remains uncertain.

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October 24 20102010-10-24October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesOctober 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesOctober 24 20102010-10-24A ceremonial exchange on a stage decorated with a large floral arch of marigolds in orange and yellow, purple, red and white garlands. On the left, a bare-chested man with a topknot and a saffron-orange dhoti and a yellow garland holds a silver tray of flowers and offerings. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe holds the tray with both hands, and beside him a man in white ritual clothing stands near. On the right, a man with long hair in an orange shawl and bare upper body, wearing a yellow and pink garland, reaches to take the tray. A golden ornate throne with red cushions sits at the right edge. Several people in the background are partly visible, including a figure in a white shirt holding a garland at far left.2010-10-24 +1 copiesA 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 photograph of a formal ceremonial reception in front of a large floral backdrop of marigolds and orange, yellow, purple and red blooms framing a golden decorative arch. On the right, a man with long dark hair wears a gold-and-yellow silk shawl over orange clothing and an orange-and-white flower garland, smiling with palms pressed together in greeting. Facing him, an elderly bearded man with white hair and a white forehead mark wears white cloth and a rudraksha mala, also with palms joined. On the left, a younger attendant in orange robes with an orange beaded necklace, and another attendant in orange robes holding a tray, stand nearby. The person on the right has distinctive long swept-back hair and orange-gold clothing, a possible appearance-based match for a person, with the uncertainty noted in the a person field.2010-10-24 +1 copiesA 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.2010-10-24A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at a golden throne backdrop framed by orange, yellow, pink and purple flower garlands. A young man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a long swept-back hair, kneels or leans forward, offering a metal object held in both hands to an older bearded man in an orange silk shawl with white vibhuti marks on his forehead. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands at left, and a shaved-headed attendant in white stands behind. A young boy in white shirt is at the far left edge.2010-10-24A 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 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.2010-10-24October 25 20102010-10-25