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A photograph of a seated long-haired man in a grey-silver satin jacket receiving a garland of white and orange flowers from a man in white kurta and white dhoti who leans in with both hands. A third man in a saffron-orange shawl stands behind them, and a few other people stand in the background near a gold-and-red throne decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red cloth. The seated man has a red tilak on his forehead and is smiling. a person is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair and ceremonial garland, and receives the garland as a devotee performs the ritual honour.

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December 27 20072007-12-27December 26 20102010-12-26A seated figure on a gold-framed throne with red cushions wears a pink dhoti and pink shawl and is draped in a long garland of white, yellow, purple and red flowers, with a gold chain at the neck. A man in a white kurta leans in from the left and places a garland or hand on his shoulder, while another man in white with folded hands stands at the left edge. A blue curtain forms the backdrop and the throne is decorated with fresh flowers. The scene suggests a satsang stage setting.2010-12-26A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-brown sannyasi robe with a bare right shoulder and an ornate silver-toned armlet, seated on a red cushioned chair with a gilded carved backrest. He smiles broadly and has white vibhuti marks on his forehead. An older man in a white shirt with a vibhuti-marked forehead drapes a long garland of red, yellow and green flowers around his neck, smiling. On the right, a woman in a teal sari with gold bangles holds the garland's end. A small oil lamp glows behind the garland. a person cues: long swept-back hair, orange sannyasi clothing and a ceremonial garland; he is being honoured with a garland.2013-01-31February 24 20072007-02-24Photograph of a ceremonial scene at night. A seated woman in a cream silk sari and a white-and-flower garland sits on a gold and red velvet throne with carved lion-head arms, smiling as an attendant in white with a saffron shawl presents an open book toward her. A man in white with a saffron shawl stands at right beside a draped, plastic-covered throne, and a bald older man in white with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at left among other devotees in white. Strings of marigolds and white flowers decorate the throne, and a gold deity relief appears at the top. The page is a photo, not a poster, and no ritual name is clear.2007-12-27A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a temple-style hall. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti leans forward to place a white and orange flower garland around the neck of a long-haired figure seated with his back to the camera, bare-shouldered, with a visible forehead mark. Behind them, a man with a shaved head wears a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala, and other men in white shirts stand in the background. A brass oil lamp and gold-finished ritual objects sit on a wooden platform beside a red cushion, with a golden decorated panel behind. A green fruit rests near the garland. The scene reflects a darshan or honouring ritual. The seated figure's long hair and bare shoulders are visible, but identity is uncertain.2017-04-23Photograph of a seated figure in a red velvet throne with white and pink flower garlands, wearing an orange-saffron shawl, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace and armbands, with a red bindi on the forehead and eyes closed in a smiling expression. A man in a white kurta with a flower garland bends forward and reaches toward him, hands held together near a red-draped table. Behind them, a man in orange-red robes with rudraksha beads and a woman in a white and purple sari stand in the dim background.2012-12-22February 14 20072007-02-14 +1 copiesA seated figure with long dark hair wears a red-orange shawl and rudraksha-style ornate gold necklaces on a throne with a dark red cushion, receiving a garland from a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who holds a white and red jasmine garland above the seated figure's head. Behind them stands a younger man in a saffron-orange robe smiling, beside a tall decorated stand draped with white, yellow, purple and red flower garlands. In front is a tray with a printed greeting card on an orange cloth, and the throne is framed by yellow and red flowers.2010-12-22A photograph of a seated figure in a red-maroon turban and saffron-orange robes being garlanded during a ritual. A man in a white cotton kurta and glasses holds long strands of white and orange flower garlands raised above the seated figure's head. The seated figure is almost entirely covered by large layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and green leaves, and wears rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. To the left, a bald man with white tilak marks on his forehead, smiling, wears an orange cloth and a dark bead mala. Brass kalasha vessels and a brass lamp stand on a table nearby. The scene appears to be a garlanding ceremony in a ritual setting.2015-07-31A photograph of a seated man with long dark wavy hair and a smile on a stage, sitting on an ornate gold-framed red throne decorated with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. He wears a white kurta with a light grey shawl draped over his shoulders. In front of the throne, a brass oil lamp with an orange-marigold base stands beside a brass kalasha-style offering with flowers. Two men in white shirts bend forward near the throne, one in the foreground partly cropped, and a person in orange clothing stands behind them. Dark blue draped curtains form the backdrop. Lamp, throne and garlands suggest a felicitation or puja on stage.2007-12-27