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A smiling man in a pink short-sleeved shirt and white dhoti stands on the left, presenting a framed certificate labelled "Intangible Heritage Award" to a smiling figure on the right. The recipient wears an orange-red turban, an orange-and-gold robe, a gold bead necklace and a large garland of white flowers with red and orange blooms. Behind them is a golden ornate throne and a backdrop showing a gilded deity murti. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at left beside ritual items, including a tray and a kalasha-like vessel. The scene is a felicitation ceremony at a temple-style stage.

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July 26 20152015-07-26 +1 copiesJuly 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers stands smiling beside a seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, who holds a gold-edged certificate box and is adorned with a long multicoloured flower garland and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace. The seated figure wears a red bindi and bangles and sits in a gold ornate chair. Behind them, a second man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside an oil lamp, with a golden deity murti and painted backdrop visible.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A smiling man in an orange-and-white checked-collar pale pink shirt stands on a stage holding a framed certificate in a gold box, presenting it to a seated figure in a deep orange turban, orange-and-gold robe and a heavy gold beaded necklace. The seated figure wears a long garland of white, orange, green, pink and purple flowers and is smiling broadly. Behind them a backdrop shows a large golden deity murti. At left, a bald attendant in orange-and-gold robes holds a brass lamp, while another attendant in orange robes stands behind. A Swamiji (probable) candidate, identified by the orange turban, flower garland, ornate gold necklace and orange robes, receives the award; this is an appearance-based label only.2015-07-26A photograph of a ceremonial stage in which a smiling man in a rust-orange turban, rust-orange robe with a yellow sash, and layered garlands of white, green, red and orange flowers sits on a gold-and-red throne. He is handing a framed certificate to a man in a pink collared shirt and dark trousers, who is wearing an ID badge. Behind them, a gilded deity murti and a standing attendant in orange and yellow robes are visible, with a gold pillar on the left. The throne figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of orange turban, orange ceremonial robe and ornate gold necklaces, and is receiving a certificate presentation. The stage backdrop is a painted forest scene.2015-07-26A photograph of a ceremonial stage event. On the right, a smiling man wearing an orange-red turban, a gold necklace, rudraksha beads and a long flower garland with white, orange and purple blossoms holds a white certificate box with a red ribbon, while a man in a pink checked shirt and jeans accepts it from him. Behind them stands a gilded deity murti adorned with jewels, and gold-trimmed red chairs. Another man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge.2015-07-26A photo of an award presentation on a stage. A man in a pink collared shirt and grey trousers, standing on the left, holds out a certificate in a clear sleeve to a smiling man on the right. The man on the right wears a rust-orange turban, an orange and yellow garment, a gold-bead and gold-chain necklace, multiple beaded malas, a green, white and red floral garland, and a beaded armlet, and sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Behind them a gold-framed backdrop shows a deity murti in gold and black. On the left edge, a attendant in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a brass tray. A gold lion figure sits in the foreground. The certificate is labelled as an internet-related award.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26