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A photograph of a central figure in an orange robe and orange-saffron ceremony being garlanded with a thick pink and white flower garland. Men in white shirts and white dhotis, one wearing a gold pendant and a rudraksha-style mala, lift and drape the garland around the figure's shoulders. Behind them hangs a large framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban, set on a white-draped backdrop with pink petals and multicoloured balloons. A white-covered seat sits beside the garlanding. On the right an older woman in a green sari with blue border stands, and a seated man in white kurta holds a microphone stand. A video camera operator is visible at the left edge.

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A figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair, draped in thick pink and white flower garlands, is being garlanded by men in white shirts and white dhotis on a stage. Behind them hangs a large printed portrait of a smiling man wearing an orange turban, framed by a white cloth with red dots and colourful balloons. A woman in a grey-green and white sari stands at right, a man in white sits at right, and a microphone stand and video camera appear at left. A white-covered bed or couch sits on a red and gold rug. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. a person: the garlanded figure has long swept-back dark hair and an orange robe, cues associated with the page subject, and is being honoured on stage.2006-09-23A photograph of a man in an orange robe and orange turban, wearing a large garland of pink and white flowers, standing before a large framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban on a draped white and purple backdrop decorated with red petals and balloons. Two men in white shirts and dhotis stand beside him, one with hands folded in greeting and another with hands together, and a camera operator with a Panasonic camera is at left. A woman in a white and blue sari stands at right. A microphone and white-draped table are in the foreground.2006-09-23A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt and black beaded necklace garlanding a man in an orange robe. The recipient wears a large pink rose garland with white and yellow flower strands, has long dark hair, and is smiling. Behind him is a large printed backdrop in orange and red tones, with a partial Tamil-script sign at the lower right and colourful balloons at the upper left. Two people are visible, plus a partly visible third man on the left edge.2006-09-23 +1 copiesA young man with long dark hair and a red bindi stands smiling, wearing a very large garland of pink and red roses with white and yellow flowers draped across his shoulders and chest. An older man in white shirt and white dhoti, with a rudraksha mala, bows low and touches his feet. Another man in white shirt with a dark mala stands at left, smiling. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling face in an orange-red headwrap and orange robes, with a red and white floral backdrop. The scene appears to be a devotee-welcoming honour at an event, with the garlanded young man in saffron-orange clothing.2006-09-23September 23 20062006-09-23A smiling person wearing a large garland of pink roses and white flowers with yellow marigold accents is embraced by a devotee in white shirt and rudraksha mala who bows close to them. Another man in white with a mala stands at left, and an older man's head is visible at far left edge. Behind them is a large orange-robed portrait with a printed caption and a white cloth backdrop scattered with petals. The garlanded person has long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange garment.2006-09-23November 09 20112011-11-09August 15 20102010-08-15September 23 20062006-09-23A photograph of a celebration where an elderly seated man in a red-and-orange garland of red roses, white flowers and green leaves sits on an ornate red-and-silver throne-like chair, marked with a red tilak. Around him stand several men in saffron-orange robes: a tall man in saffron with a matching orange turban and a long gold-beaded necklace smiles and rests his hand on the garland; a bald man in orange with a chain necklace gestures on the right; an older man in orange with a white beard stands at the back right. Men in white dhotis and kurtas stand at left and behind. The backdrop shows large red and yellow lettering in a regional script, with yellow marigold strings above.2007-01-30A crowded gathering of devotees in white dhotis and saris surrounds a central figure seated on the floor in front of a large printed portrait of a man in an orange turban against a purple backdrop. The seated person wears an orange robe and a long white and pink flower garland, and smiles. Several people kneel and sit around him, some with flower-decorated hair. A man in an orange shawl and a cameraman with a video camera stand to the right, and small colourful balloons hang at the upper right.2006-09-23Outdoor stage under a white tent with red and orange fringed trim, at an event described as an ashram inauguration. A man in an orange cloth and orange head wrap stands centre-stage while a man in white shirt and dhoti places a long garland of white, pink and purple flowers around his neck; an older woman in a white and purple sari beside them presses her palms together. An elderly white-bearded man in white dhoti and orange shawl sits on a blue chair, garlanded, hands joined in greeting. A woman in a grey sari stands at the far left with hands folded, and several men in white shirts and dhotis stand at right. Behind them hangs a yellow banner with a framed portrait of a man in white turban and orange-brown shawl, with Tamil script. Blue and white backdrop, orange and white cloths on the floor and a striped mat.2006-11-24