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A photograph of a stage event with an ornate gold throne and a red-draped chair in the foreground. A figure with long dark hair, a yellow marigold garland, a leopard-print skirt over a rust-red garment and a tilak on the forehead holds up a long red-orange cloth draped over the shoulders of a bald man in pale peach robes and an orange shawl, who bows with palms pressed together. Behind them a banner shows ancient temple spires. On the right an older man in an orange robe and glasses stands with hands folded. A silver trident leans on the left. The figure presenting the cloth shows distinctive long hair, a garland and rust-red robes; this is an appearance-based candidate for a person, shown as a presenter of honour in an in-person setting, with the bowing man as a devotee receiving the cloth.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage in front of a large backdrop showing temple architecture. A woman in a rust-red wrap and leopard-print skirt, with a yellow-orange marigold garland, leans forward to embrace or honour an elderly bald man in cream and orange robes who bows with folded hands, a red shawl draped over his shoulders. A silver trident stands on the left beside a red velvet and gold throne. Behind them a man in orange-red robes and gold-rimmed glasses stands, and at the far right another person in orange robes with glasses stands at the edge of the frame. Gilded thrones and a golden canopy complete the setting.2014-05-20May 20 20142014-05-20May 20 20142014-05-20February 09 20132013-02-09May 20 20142014-05-20January 16 20142014-01-16A photograph in an interior room with a ceramic-tile ceiling and recessed lighting. On the right, a bare-chested man with long dark hair tied in a bun, wearing a rudraksha mala and ornate maroon-and-gold cloth, sits on a red-cushioned seat with a golden lion-head armrest, holding out an orange cloth. Before him stands an older man in a pink turban and orange garment with an orange shawl, extending his hands toward the seated man. Behind them, a younger man with a shaved head and white tilak and a brown-and-orange robe looks on. A framed portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban hangs on the wall behind.2014-03-06A standing figure with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak on the forehead, a marigold garland, a pale pink shawl and rust-brown dhoti with a gold waistband and gold armlet, reaches down to bless a shaved-headed monk in orange robes who bends forward with hands raised. Several other people in orange and brown robes stand behind and beside them under an orange-draped tent with gold ornamental panels and a golden throne at left. Others watch with hands folded, one holding a rudraksha mala.2013-02-09A photograph of a ceremonial moment on a decorated stage with painted pillars in green, pink and gold. A bald man in an orange-saffron robe with a white garland at his neck bends forward as a woman in a brown and gold sari with gold-bordered pallu reaches up and places her hand on his shoulder and neck. Behind them a second bald man in a brown robe with white markings on his arms stands near a wooden door, and a gold-colored ornate throne and red-draped seat with a tiger-skin cloth appear at right. Gilded decorative figures flank the stage.2013-11-10November 10 20132013-11-10A photo inside a richly decorated room with a red carpet and gold-carved furniture. A man in a rust-brown robe with long dark hair and a brown beaded mala leans forward and drapes an orange cloth over the shoulders of an elderly white-bearded sadhu in orange robes and a yellow tilak. A man in a white dhoti with orange borders and a gold chain stands at left near a leopard-print cushioned seat. A gold-framed throne and a gold lion-like cushion appear at the lower left. Three physical people are visible.2016-05-02A photograph of a stage ceremony with a floral pink and white backdrop scattered with rose petals. A woman in a rust-red turban and saffron-and-gold wrap stands at left, smiling and draping an orange shawl over a bald, saffron-clad man with a yellow tilak on his forehead, who holds his hands together in namaste and wears a white flower garland. A silver trident stands at left and a golden ornament edge is visible. Behind them a man in a yellow turban and glasses holds a microphone, and a man at right in orange robes holds a basket of folded orange cloth. The man receiving the shawl is at the centre of the scene, with a.2015-05-27