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Outdoor ceremony under a tarpaulin canopy on green mats. A long-haired man in orange robes sits on a white-draped seat wearing large garlands of white and red flowers. A uniformed police officer in khaki with sergeant stripes bends forward with palms joined, while another officer places his hand on the seated man's head. A man in white clothes and a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray of flower petals and garlands. Standing men in white dress, one with a rudraksha mala, and a pink name badge on a shirt. Palm trees and hills appear in the background under a cloudy sky.

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A photograph of an outdoor ceremony under a thatched canopy with white and red cloth. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe and white dhoti sits on a white-draped seat, wearing a large white and red flower garland, and extends a hand toward a silver plate of flowers held by a man in white. Before the seat, an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with white hair and beard, receives or offers flowers. Several men stand nearby: two in khaki police-style uniforms, and others in white with rudraksha malas. A green cloth covers the platform with scattered petals, and a gold-framed picture stands in the background among palms and a cloudy sky.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13An outdoor ceremony under a thatched canopy with a blue and red draped backdrop and palm trees and hills beyond. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala is smiling, sitting on a white-draped seat before a golden decorated throne-like structure. In front, a uniformed police officer in khaki with a sergeant's chevron and a name badge bends forward, and a man in white dhoti and rudraksha mala holds a brass plate of flower petals on a green cloth. Other men in white and saffron stand nearby, one wearing a pink badge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in saffron and garlands, identifiable by long swept-back hair, ceremonial garlands and saffron robe, is receiving the ritual offering.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13An outdoor photograph of a seated figure in orange robes wearing a long red and white flower garland, sitting on a white-draped throne-like seat on a green cloth platform. Before him, a man in white dhoti and shirt with folded hands stands in namaste, while other men in white clothes stand nearby. A man in white with a rudraksha mala sits at lower right beside a brass tray of flowers and offerings. Orange flags, palm trees, a tall golden pillar and cloudy sky with distant hills form the setting, with petals scattered on the green cloth. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and orange clothing, with a ceremonial garland.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photo at a covered open-air stage with a green mat and white drapery. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and white dhoti sits on a white-draped seat, wearing a large white and red flower garland and smiling. Swamiji (probable) is shown here because of the saffron robes, long swept-back hair and garland, with this person seated in the central honoured position. A man in white shirt and dhoti stands at a microphone stand at the back. A kneeling man in white clothes joins his hands in front of the seated figure. A woman in a yellow and pink saree with gold bangles stands at left with folded hands. Metal plates of flower petals and a tray of offerings lie on the mat, a yellow-and-white garland is at the right, and a gilded framed picture sits beside the stage. Saffron flags and palm trees appear in the background.2006-11-13Outdoors under a thatched canopy with orange flags and palm trees behind, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and layered garlands of white and red flowers sits on a white-draped seat, holding a lemon-like fruit. Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate garlands, with a page note of his attendance. Before him, a line of young men in white vests, white dhotis and yellow and red waistcloths kneels or bows, one touching flower petals on a green mat. A man in white shirt and dhoti stands behind, and to the right a ceremonial tray holds flowers and leaves, while another attendant with a red-bead necklace stands close. Overcast sky and distant hills complete the scene.2006-11-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes and white dhoti receives honour outdoors beneath a canopy with white cloth and a golden pillar. He wears a long white and red flower garland, and long dark hair. A young man in a white vest and red dhoti kneels at his feet, touching them with offerings. Behind, a man in white shirt and white dhoti with a sandal-marked forehead and rudraksha-style beaded necklace stands. Around them, young men in white vests and dhotis, one in yellow cloth, stand in a crowd. Saffron flags flutter and palm trees and hills stand under a cloudy sky. Flower petals and a tray of offerings lie on a green mat at the front.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13