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A photograph of a seated elderly man with white hair and a white beard, wearing an orange shawl over white clothes and a red tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala at his neck. A younger man in a rust-orange robe with a white tilak, rudraksha malas and gold bracelets leans forward and bows toward him, hand resting near the seated man. A third man in peach-orange robes with a beard and mala stands at right. Behind them are orange and lavender walls and a green floor covering. In the foreground is a plate of grapes, a lemon and a fruit basket on a cloth.

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A photograph of a seated elderly white-bearded man in an orange shawl over white clothes, with a red tilak on his forehead, receiving a gesture from a standing younger man with a shaved-looking head, a white forehead marking, a beaded rudraksha mala and a loose orange-brown robe with gold bangle. The younger man bends forward and touches the seated man's hands, which rest over a green-and-white plate of fruit. A third man on the right wears a peach-orange kurta, layered rudraksha and red beads, and a long grey beard. Behind them hang orange, white and green fabric panels. Watermarked archive photo of a ritual greeting.2013-02-08A photograph in an indoor hall with a deep red velvet curtain behind. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala necklace sits smiling on an orange velvet armchair with a red cushion and orange bolster pillows, one hand raised in conversation. Before him, an older man with white hair and beard, wrapped in an orange shawl, leans forward with hands together in greeting. A younger man in white with an orange shawl and a tilak mark stands at left, and a partially visible person is at the right edge. A white table holds a tray with small items. The seated figure's appearance matches the appearance-based cues of a person: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated on a throne-like chair.2010-07-02 +1 copiesA seated man in long dark wavy hair and an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace sits on an orange upholstered throne with red and orange cushions, smiling and raising one hand in blessing. Before him, an older bald-headed man in an orange shawl presses his palms together in greeting. Behind them, a younger man in white with an orange shawl stands with hands folded. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop.2010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 19 20102010-07-19July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual offering inside a room with an orange and lavender fabric backdrop. A bald priest in orange robes with gold chain on the left holds out a silver tray of fruit, including apples, oranges, a lemon and a green melon. A bearded elderly man in orange shawl and white dhoti sits in a chair at centre. A man with long dark hair, white vertical tilak, rudraksha mala and orange garments reaches to receive the tray. On the right, a bearded man in peach-coloured robes with rudraksha beads watches.2013-02-08 +1 copiesFebruary 15 20132013-02-15 +1 copiesFebruary 15 20132013-02-15A photograph under a white draped tent ceiling at an event with a white-covered table. A young man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and an orange saffron wrap stands on the left, reaching toward a tray of fruit with an orange-handled item. Beside him an older bearded man in a cream kurta and a red-and-gold brocade shawl bends forward with hands pressed together, a blue ribbon pinned to his chest. Other people in orange and white clothing stand behind, and a cameraman is visible at the right edge.2009-12-30A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala necklace, sitting on a white cushioned chair before a deep red velvet drape, with a small red tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair. He gestures with one open hand while speaking. Beside him a white-clad young man with an orange shawl stands at left, and an older man in a pale pink shawl with white hair and beard leans in toward him with hands together. A second figure in orange stands behind, and a tray with small items sits on a side table at the chair's arm. Appearance-based label: a person, seated at right, in saffron robes with rudraksha mala and long hair; no printed name attributes him.2010-07-13A photograph of an indoor room with pale lavender walls and a beige cloth-covered bed. A man on the left wears a rust-brown dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold earrings, a white vibhuti marking on his forehead, and extends his open hand toward others while smiling; a fruit basket with apples, a mango and grapes is held nearby. In the centre, a bowed man in saffron-orange turban, shawl and robe bends forward with hands together. Behind them, a third man in orange clothes and glasses stands holding a small plate.2013-02-08February 15 20132013-02-15