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A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure in a red-brown robe and a gold-bead necklace with a red floral garland, flanked by two ornate red-and-silver thrones. Beside the central figure, a bald man in saffron robes speaks into a microphone while holding his hands together. Behind them, several men in saffron and brown robes wear rudraksha malas and stand watching, with one in white holding a staff. Flower arrangements sit on the red-draped table, and two ornamental trophy-like plaques with a blue-and-gold devotional image rest in front. Banners behind show a deity figure and a green-and-gold printed backdrop.

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Outdoor ceremonial gathering under a blue, yellow and orange draped canopy. Three figures sit on ornate red thrones with silver-edged arms. The central seated man wears a red garland of flowers, a maroon shawl and gold bangles; the man on the far left wears a white dhoti and a pink-and-gold shawl; the man on the right in front wears a saffron robe and rests with eyes closed. A younger man in white with a gold-bordered shawl sits at the lower right. Behind them stand about a dozen shaven-headed sannyasis in saffron robes with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. A silver bowl and garlanded flower offerings sit on a red-draped table at lower left. A banner behind reads in Kannada script.2013-11-11A stage event under a red and yellow canopy with a red-draped table in front holding a silver bowl, a framed image and a small shrine piece. Seated on red ornate thrones, a bald man in orange robes speaks into a microphone on a stand, his hands gesturing. Beside him sits a man in white with a saffron-and-gold shawl and a rose in hand. Behind them, several shaved-headed monks in orange and saffron robes wear rudraksha malas, and a seated man in red dhoti-style clothing wears a red and white bead garland. A seated elder in white with a red and orange garland sits to the left. Standing men in white shirts and dhotis watch from the left. A large banner behind shows a smiling portrait of a saffron-robed figure with Kannada text.2013-11-11November 11 20132013-11-11A seated man in a red-and-gold garment receives a long garland of white flowers with yellow and orange marigolds, which he holds at his chest while bending his head forward. He sits on an ornate red throne with silver-toned detailing. A priest in orange robes and beaded necklaces stands at left holding a microphone and a printed sheet, while a man in a white kurta with orange shawl bows in at right. Behind them several men in orange and white robes, rudraksha and beaded malas, stand under a banner with printed deity images. The scene suggests a felicitation or reception with garlanding at an outdoor pavilion.2013-11-11November 11 20132013-11-11November 11 20132013-11-11January 30 20102010-01-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated ceremony under a yellow, blue and purple draped canopy. At the centre, a man with long hair tied back and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a red-and-silver ornate throne, gesturing with one hand; he wears a rudraksha mala and gold bracelets and a maroon-red cloth. Beside him sits an elderly bald monk in saffron robes with a saffron shawl. At the lower right, an older man in a white dhoti and orange-and-green shawl with white flower garlands sits on a red chair. Behind them stand several shaved-headed sannyasis in saffron robes and rudraksha malas, one in a white garment with a rudraksha mala, and a bald young monk in saffron at the upper left. A printed banner in the background carries Kannada text and a portrait.2013-11-11Photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a banner with printed portraits and deity images. Two red ornate thrones with silver motifs sit side by side. On the left, a person with long swept-back hair in a red-brown garment wears a red and white floral garland with yellow flowers and gold necklaces. Next, an orange-robed monk with a shaved head and a hand near his face sits on the second throne. On the right, an older man in white with a white floral garland and a saffron-and-green shawl sits beside them. Standing behind, several saffron-robed men and a white-clad man wear rudraksha malas. Above, printed portraits and goddess and deity illustrations decorate the backdrop.2013-11-11Outdoor stage event with a red-and-white ornate throne on a red polka-dot draped table. Two seated figures on thrones: the one on the left wears a red garment with a gold-bead necklace and floral garlands, and the one on the right wears saffron robes and a bald head. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands at right holding a microphone and a book. Behind them are saffron-robed and white-clad attendants, some with rudraksha malas, and a large banner showing a saffron-turbaned man with a red tilak and a Ganesha and Saraswati illustration. A red-and-gold umbrella hangs overhead. Several seated audience members are visible at the bottom edge. a person appearance is uncertain from the seated figures.2013-11-11Two men seated side by side on ornate red-and-silver thrones draped with red cloth on a table. The man on the left wears a deep red-maroon garment, a long gold necklace with red and white floral-tassel ornaments, gold armlets and bangles, and sits with hands in his lap. The man on the right, bald with a red forehead mark, wears a saffron-orange robe, speaks into a microphone on a stand, and has hands clasped in front of him. Silver offering bowls and white flowers sit on the red table; behind them, several people in saffron and orange robes and beaded necklaces are visible. Two framed plaques with gold borders show deity illustrations and a dated inscription.2013-11-11January 30 20102010-01-30