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A photograph of a grand ceremony on a stage framed by a large arch of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. A man with a long beard and bare-chested figure in a golden crown, pink-and-white flower garland and gold ornaments sits smiling on a red throne, his hands joined in greeting. Two saffron-robed elders stand on either side, one in a saffron kurta holding a trident-like staff, the other in saffron robes with glasses and a white beard, bowing with palms pressed together toward the seated figure. A person in saffron holds a cloth or offering at the left edge, and a few audience members' heads and hands are visible in the foreground.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23 +1 copiesA ceremonial honouring on a stage framed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. A central seated figure wears a large golden crown with a bird-like finial, a pink-and-white flower garland, heavy gold necklaces, a gold pendant and bangles, and smiles while hands are pressed together. A saffron-robed monk in an orange turban stands behind, placing a hand on the crown, while another saffron-robed devotee bends forward to touch the seated figure's hands. At left, an older white-bearded man in saffron robes and shawl stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Blurred audience heads occupy the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the seated central figure, identified by the page as present; his cues are the ornate gold crown, gold necklaces and garland. Ceremonial honouring, not a named ritual.2016-12-23A photo of a ceremonial honouring at a birthday celebration with a floral backdrop of red, yellow, white, green and purple blossoms. A seated man with long dark hair and a full beard wears a tall gold crown, heavy gold necklaces, a pink and white garland and gold armbands, and is smiling. A saffron-robed monk in an orange cloth reaches up to place or adjust the crown on his head. On the left an older white-bearded man in light saffron robes and a shawl stands watching, and on the right another white-bearded man in orange clothing stands with hands together. Audience members are seen in the foreground. The seated man is identified by the page as Swamiji (probable) based on his crown, gold jewellery and garlands, and his role is the honoured guest at the ceremony.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremony on a stage backed by a dense wall of garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. A man seated in a red chair is smiling broadly, with a bare upper body, a brown shawl, a thick gold necklace and layered gold garlands, pink flower garlands draped over his shoulders, and a gold ornate crown being placed on his head. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand beside him: one places the crown with both hands, the other rests a hand on his shoulder. On the left, an older bearded man with white hair in saffron robes and a saffron shawl watches. Blurred heads of the audience appear in the lower foreground.2016-12-23