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A photograph of a ceremonial reception where a seated central figure wears a saffron turban decorated with pink and white flowers and is draped in marigold and multicolored flower garlands. The central person, with hands pressed together, smiles while a group of saffron-robed attendants surrounds them, several wearing gold chains and rudraksha malas. A bearded man in orange kneels at lower left, and a clean-shaven attendant at right raises a hand in blessing while holding a plastic-wrapped bundle of flowers. Camera equipment is visible at the lower edge, and a bright doorway or window glows in the background.

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A kneeling man in an orange-saffron shawl and orange turban receives a ceremony from two standing men in orange robes. The kneeling figure wears a white garland of flowers, layered gold beaded necklaces, bangles and a sacred ash mark on the forehead. A standing man on the left in orange robes and a beaded necklace reaches over with his hands on the turban, and a standing man on the right in orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads holds the shawl. Pink and white flowers rest on the turban. Other orange-clad figures stand behind in a dim interior with a warm light source.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Photograph of a ritual in a tent with orange and saffron draped swamis and devotees. In the foreground a bald swami in an orange robe with a silver chain bends forward to place his hands on the head of a seated child or devotee draped in orange cloth and decorated with pink flowers, gold ornaments and white flower garlands. To the left a man in orange clothing bends to offer flowers. Behind them several shaven-headed men in orange robes and beaded malas stand watching, one wearing a gold chain with a pendant. A trident and a metal kalasha are visible in the background.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12A photograph of a seated man in orange and saffron robes with an orange-and-gold turban, a red tilak on his forehead, and a thick garland of white jasmine, orange marigold and deep pink flowers around his neck. He sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling and looking upward. A bald attendant in orange-brown dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha-style necklace bends over him from the left, and several people in saffron and orange robes stand behind. a person (crown-like orange turban, ornate gold-and-flower garland, saffron robes, seated in honour), appearing in person.2013-02-12A photograph of a group of people in orange and saffron clothing in an indoor setting. In the foreground, a smiling person in an orange-gold turban and saffron garment sits with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a garland of orange marigolds and red flowers. Standing around them are devotees in saffron robes, one bearded man in a saffron shawl over white, a man on the right with a beard and wristwatch in orange clothing with hands folded, and a bald man in glasses at the far right, also with hands folded. A woman on the left in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds fabric. Some attendants wear ornate necklaces and rudraksha malas, and the scene is lit warmly.2013-02-12Photograph of a crowd of devotees in orange and saffron robes gathered closely around a central figure seated on the ground. The central figure wears an orange and brown turban decorated with pink flowers, an orange shawl, a long white and pink flower garland, and gold ornaments including a large gold necklace with a pendant. Surrounding men include a bearded elder with white vertical tilak marks and white beard in orange clothes on the left, a man in a red shirt with a black beard, a man in a maroon top at right, and several shaved-headed men wearing gold chains and orange cloth. Hands reach toward the central figure in a warm, joyous gathering at a satsang setting. Probable Swamiji is seated centrally, wearing an orange turban with pink flowers, orange robes and a long garland, and is surrounded by devotees.2013-02-12A smiling man seated on a patterned floor cushion at the centre of a crowd of saffron-robed attendants. He wears an orange-and-gold turban, a red tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha-style ornament necklace, and a white and magenta flower garland. Attendants in orange and peach robes stand and lean around him, one bald attendant in the lower left wears gold beaded jewellery and an orange garment, and orange shawls drape across the frame. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure has a turban and saffron-orange clothing with ornate gold necklaces and garland, consistent with the page's satsang context.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12A photograph of a smiling man in orange and saffron clothing, seated with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. He wears an orange turban with a red tilak on his forehead, a shawl draped over his shoulders, and a garland of orange marigolds, red and white flowers. Several people in orange robes stand around him, one reaching in from the left to adjust his shawl, while others to the right hold their hands near him. The setting appears to be a crowded satsang gathering. a person: the seated man wears a saffron turban, orange shawl, ornate chain and flower garland, and is being honoured by the attendants.2013-02-12