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A central figure in a rust-red and orange draped garment with gold border walks down a lit corridor toward a doorway, smiling, with a red-orange turban and a long gold-and-bead necklace with a gold pendant. Rose petals and pink flowers are scattered on the floor, and a flower is held aloft in one hand. Lines of people in white and cream clothing stand on both sides with hands folded in greeting, some holding flowers, and several wear garlands. A lit oil lamp sits on the floor near the petals, and an ornate arched entrance with decorative panels is behind.

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A photograph of a welcome procession inside a hall. A central figure in a deep red-orange turban, red-orange silk garment with gold border, layered gold necklaces and bangles walks forward smiling, holding red roses. Around him, women in white and cream saris and men in white kurtas line the path, holding roses and reaching out, with rose petals in the air. Some women wear vibhuti and kumkum. A doorway with an arched window stands behind. A probable Swamiji figure is present, identified by the turban, swept-back presentation, ornate gold jewellery and saffron-red dress, and is receiving the welcome. Several people are visible.2015-05-07A photograph of a procession inside a warmly lit hall with a carved golden doorway in the background. A man in a red-orange turban, saffron-red garments with gold border and a gold ceremonial necklace walks barefoot on a floor scattered with rose petals, smiling as he advances. Behind him a man in matching red-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a shaved head follows, and a woman in a cream sari with gold border walks nearby. On both sides, women and men in white clothes hold red and pink roses and press their palms together in greeting, while some extend flowers toward him. a person: the turbaned man in saffron-red with gold necklace and rudraksha-style adornments is the central figure receiving the flower greeting.2015-05-07A central figure in a rust-red dhoti and draped shawl with gold border walks barefoot down a corridor lined on both sides by devotees in white clothes, many with palms pressed together and some holding pink flowers. The central figure wears a red turban, a red-and-gold garland and a gold ornament at the chest. Rose petals are scattered on the floor. Two other men in maroon robes with rudraksha malas walk behind. Ahead, an arched doorway glows with light and a golden decorative arch is visible. a person appearance cannot be confirmed from the visible cues alone, so the figure is described by role as a central guest walking in procession.2015-05-07A photograph of a figure in a deep red and gold silk garment walking barefoot down a dim, arched hallway, scattering petals on the floor. The central figure wears a red turban with a jewelled ornament, a gold pendant on a beaded necklace, and gold armlets. People line both sides: on the left, women in white clothes with red garlands bend forward with flowers; on the right, men in white shirts and dark jackets hold pink and red roses. Petals cover the floor. Sunlight from arched windows lights the far end of the hall.2015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07A smiling woman in an orange-red sari with a matching red-gold turban and gold ornaments walks through a doorway while devotees in white sarees and dhotis scatter petals and offer roses. She holds a bundle of pink and red roses. Around her, a woman in white with a white head covering presses her palms together, and a man in a white shirt smiles at the right. Pink petals fall through the air. A young man in cream and white with rudraksha beads and a tray of red flowers stands at left, and a purple logo appears at the top left. The setting is an interior hall with dark wooden doors and a white wall panel with an ornate motif. Several devotees line the path, arranged in a welcoming reception.2015-05-07 +1 copiesA procession in a hall with a wooden door and a dark wall panel with an ornate white motif. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange dhoti with gold border walks forward, a rose held in his hand, with a rudraksha mala visible on the saffron-clad man behind him. Along both sides, devotees in white clothes and white saris with gold borders hold red roses and press their palms together in greeting. Rose petals are scattered on the floor. A small girl in white stands beside the procession holding a flower. The scene reads as a welcoming darshan procession.2015-05-07A photograph of a ceremonial entrance where a central figure in a rust-red and saffron sari with gold border, a matching red-orange turban and gold-trimmed shawl walks along a path strewn with rose petals, holding red roses. Two figures flanking him in saffron-and-gold robes wear rudraksha malas and one has a shaved head with vertical white marks. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and white saris with gold borders stand with palms pressed together and hold roses and marigold-style flowers. A gold-framed doorway with arched windows and an ornate decorative panel are visible behind. Visible people number about twenty, mostly in the foreground crowd.2015-05-07 +1 copiesMay 07 20152015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a darkened hall where a figure in a deep red-maroon robe and matching turban, adorned with a gold-toned brooch, a gold ceremonial necklace and bangles, extends a hand in blessing toward a bowed devotee in a white shirt. Other people in white and dark clothing line the left side, some with palms joined and others holding roses; a tray of pink flowers is visible at left. A round-arched window with stained glass glows behind. Ornate gold and crimson trim is visible on the robe.2015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07