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A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at an outdoor event. A man seated on an ornate red-and-silver throne wears a garland of red, yellow and white flowers over a dark maroon garment and beaded necklaces; his face is lowered. Standing before him, a bald man in an orange robe presses a white flower to his forehead while a man in a white kurta with a red-and-gold shawl places a hand near his face. To the left, a shaved-headed monk in saffron robes with rudraksha malas holds his hands together, and several saffron-clad sannyasis stand behind. A banner with a painted deity and pink-and-yellow background hangs above, and purple drapes frame the scene. Printed text on the banner is not legible.

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A seated figure in a red-and-silver ceremonial chair is garlanded with a thick garland of red, orange and white flowers. Around them, saffron-robed monks with rudraksha malas and ornate gold-edged cloth stand close; one orange-robed man in the foreground leans in with a rudraksha bracelet and hoop earring. A man in a white kurta with an orange-and-gold shawl stands at right offering a garland. Behind them a banner shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and a painted deity with a veena. a person is the seated figure in the red chair, shown with long hair, a red-and-gold garland and a plain dark saree-style cloth. The seated figure is the central honoured person.2013-11-11A seated man in a red-and-gold garment receives a long garland of white flowers with yellow and orange marigolds, which he holds at his chest while bending his head forward. He sits on an ornate red throne with silver-toned detailing. A priest in orange robes and beaded necklaces stands at left holding a microphone and a printed sheet, while a man in a white kurta with orange shawl bows in at right. Behind them several men in orange and white robes, rudraksha and beaded malas, stand under a banner with printed deity images. The scene suggests a felicitation or reception with garlanding at an outdoor pavilion.2013-11-11November 11 20132013-11-11Outdoor ceremonial gathering under a pink and white tent with a banner behind showing a deity image and a portrait of a saffron-robed figure. Two red ornate thrones sit side by side. On the left, a smiling person in red and maroon robes wears a yellow beaded garland, a red-and-white flower necklace and gold bangles. On the right, a bald man in an orange-saffron robe sits on the other throne, with a devotee in white kneeling before him and a man in pink shirt standing at the right edge. Behind them, several saffron-robed monks wear rudraksha malas. A man at left holds a white flower garland. Green mats cover the floor. Five or more people are visible.2013-11-11A photograph of a stage at a celebration, with a green banner behind bearing large red Kannada-script lettering and a tinsel-style border. A seated figure in saffron wears a garland of white and orange-yellow flowers and sits on a red and ornate silver-trimmed chair. A saffron-robed person with a tied orange turban and bare upper back leans forward to touch or honour the seated figure. Beside them, a man in white with a white head cloth stands near a bearded man in white with a red-bordered shawl. On the right, an older man with grey beard and a rudraksha mala wears saffron robes. Flower petals lie at the front of the stage.2007-01-30A festive stage event at a celebration with a green banner behind bearing large red Kannada lettering. A seated elderly man in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne draped with red and white flower garlands, with marigolds and white jasmine. Standing around him, a man in an orange turban, long dark hair, orange robe and gold necklace smiles broadly beside a shaved-headed monk in orange robes. To the left, a bald man in white and a bearded man in white stand, and a man in white clothing stands near the throne. On the right, an older bearded man in orange and red holds a fruit tray wrapped with flower garlands. The scene is busy with several onlookers in the background.2007-01-30Outdoor ceremonial gathering under a blue, yellow and orange draped canopy. Three figures sit on ornate red thrones with silver-edged arms. The central seated man wears a red garland of flowers, a maroon shawl and gold bangles; the man on the far left wears a white dhoti and a pink-and-gold shawl; the man on the right in front wears a saffron robe and rests with eyes closed. A younger man in white with a gold-bordered shawl sits at the lower right. Behind them stand about a dozen shaven-headed sannyasis in saffron robes with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. A silver bowl and garlanded flower offerings sit on a red-draped table at lower left. A banner behind reads in Kannada script.2013-11-11A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at a stage backdrop with green and red banners bearing large red Kannada-style lettering. A seated elderly man in orange robes and a red-and-orange flower garland sits on an ornate red-and-silver throne. A younger man in an orange turban, orange robes, a long necklace of gold beads and long swept-back hair stands at right with his hand on the throne, appearing to honour the seated man. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, orange turban and ornate gold necklace while performing the honouring role. Beside them, a bald man in orange robes with hands clasped stands at right, and a man in white with a white shirt and a bearded man in white stand at left, along with a man in white clothes and an older bearded man in orange at far right, all visible as standing attendees.2007-01-30A seated figure in red and maroon ceremonial dress wearing a red-bead and gold-bead necklace with a flower garland, raising a hand in blessing while a kneeling man in a white shirt bows his head toward him. The seated figure sits on an ornate red throne with silver-patterned panels beneath a silver parasol-style canopy. Around them stand saffron-robed sannyasis wearing rudraksha malas and gold pendant necklaces, and men in white shirts stand nearby. Behind the stage a banner shows painted deities and a portrait labelled with a caption, against blue and yellow drapery. A green floor mat covers the ground. Approximately 15 people are visible.2013-11-11Photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a banner with printed portraits and deity images. Two red ornate thrones with silver motifs sit side by side. On the left, a person with long swept-back hair in a red-brown garment wears a red and white floral garland with yellow flowers and gold necklaces. Next, an orange-robed monk with a shaved head and a hand near his face sits on the second throne. On the right, an older man in white with a white floral garland and a saffron-and-green shawl sits beside them. Standing behind, several saffron-robed men and a white-clad man wear rudraksha malas. Above, printed portraits and goddess and deity illustrations decorate the backdrop.2013-11-11Outdoor ceremony under a pavilion with purple and yellow drapery. A seated man on an ornate red throne with silver fittings wears a red garment, a saffron-and-red flower garland, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, smiling. Two men in white shirts bow toward him from the sides, one touching the throne arm. Behind, several shaved-headed men in saffron and orange robes and mala beads stand, one with palms together in anjali, and a man in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands behind the throne. Pink banners behind show painted deities including Lakshmi and Ganesha, and a framed portrait with a smiling figure. Flower petals lie on a red cloth in the foreground. The seated figure appears to be a person, identified by the ornate throne, red garment, garland and rudraksha mala, though the appearance is uncertain.2013-11-11A photograph of a felicitation at an outdoor stage in front of a green banner with red Kannada lettering. An elderly seated man in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne-like chair draped in red and white garlands, with a yellow-orange cloth over his shoulders. A younger man with long dark hair, a tall orange turban, an orange robe and a gold necklace stands beside the seated man, leaning in toward him. Around them stand men in white dhotis and shawls and other men in orange saffron robes, one bald man in orange with a red tilak and a bearded man in orange at the right edge holding a garland. A kalasha-like offering and flower garlands are visible at the lower right.2007-01-30