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A photograph of a devotee in a purple checked shirt holding up a large yellow and white marigold garland, which he is placing over the head of an older man with glasses wearing a white shirt and an orange shawl. In the foreground a woman in a green sari with an orange shawl faces the scene, and another person stands at the left edge. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with white pillars, consistent with a satsang or welcoming gathering. The man in orange is not clearly identifiable as the a person.

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Indoor photo of a family-style gathering in a hall with pale walls and a white pillar. In the centre, a woman in a green sari with gold floral motifs and a dark bun leans in to greet an older man in white clothes with a saffron cloth and a red-and-white tilak, while holding a yellow and white marigold garland. On the right, a man in glasses and a purple checked shirt holds the garland steady. At left, a woman in an orange shawl and red sari and another man stand nearby.2012-07-09 +1 copiesJanuary 12 20072007-01-12A man in a white shirt, grey trousers and rimless glasses leans forward, smiling, with both hands on the head of a kneeling person wearing a white and orange-red garland. Behind them, several men wear white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls with rudraksha malas and forehead marks, and a bald man in an orange cloth stands nearby. A woman in a sari holds a framed photo of a deity and flowers, and people in white shirts stand under a corrugated roof with a green door in the background. The scene resembles a padapuja, though the man in white is not clearly identifiable from appearance.2014-07-03November 09 20112011-11-09Indoor temple photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange-red saffron shawl over the shoulder, wearing multiple dark rudraksha malas, white jasmine garlands and a silver ceremonial necklace, smiling as an older man in a white shirt presses his hands to the figure's head while others assist from the left. Another man with glasses and a white tilak stands behind, and a robed priest in white is visible at the right. Ornate cream pillars, gold and blue decorations and a golden seat are in the background. A candidate matching a person is present through the saffron shawl, rudraksha malas and jasmine garlands, receiving the blessing of the elder.2012-05-25 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor event where a man in a cream kurta with an orange saffron shawl and white-and-yellow marigold garland stands on the right, wearing glasses. A woman in a red blouse and pink-and-white saree holds his hand in front of him, while another woman in a red and gold saree with a bangle stands beside them. A man in a yellow-garlanded orange shawl is partly visible at the far right edge. Behind them is a yellow-draped table and a framed picture on the wall.2012-07-09February 02 20162016-02-02A photograph of a home visit in a plain white-walled room with green and yellow checked curtains. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe has long dark hair, bowed head, and a large rudraksha-style garland with ornamental beads draped around the neck. A standing man in a white shirt and white trousers lowers a long rope-like garland over the seated figure's head, while an older woman in a green sari helps guide it. A metal plate with lamps or offerings sits at the figure's bare feet. A young man in white with an orange shawl sits at the right edge. The sofa is covered in white cloth. A few swept-back hair and garland details suggest a candidate presentation, but the face and identity are not established here.2009-08-11July 31 20152015-07-31Indoor photograph of a ceremonial exchange beside a long garland of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, white and purple. A man with long swept-back dark hair wears a bright orange sleeveless top with an orange shawl draped over his shoulders and raises one hand toward an older man in a white checked shirt, who bows with his palms pressed together near a gold-bangled woman in a blue and floral sari, hands folded in greeting. Behind them a woman in a blue sari smiles, and an orange-robed attendant stands at right in a loose orange cloth. A red apple and a small stack of fruit lie on a tray at lower right, with a pale display backdrop behind. Swamiji (probable): the man in orange sleeveless top with long swept-back hair, shawl and visible ceremonial hand gesture, appearing to bless the older man.2009-07-25January 12 20072007-01-12June 24 20142014-06-24 +2 copies