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A photograph of a crowd gathered in a white-walled interior courtyard beneath a skylight. In the centre, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers holds a large pink rose garland that he is placing or presenting. Women in colourful silk saris with gold necklaces stand nearby, including one in red and gold and another in green and maroon. A man in a white shirt on the left holds a silver tray piled with pink flowers. Several men in white or grey shirts stand around, and a woman in an orange top is seen from behind in the foreground. A red pole with gold finials and a palm frond appear at right.

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A courtyard reception at a house visit, with a crowd of Indian men and women pressing around a central exchange. On the left, a woman in a red and gold sari with gold necklaces and a large flower garland stands beside a woman in a blue-and-maroon sari; a man in white shirt and dhoti lifts a silver tray heaped with pink flower petals overhead. At centre, a balding man in a white shirt gestures with raised hands toward a figure at the right edge, who wears a pink-and-white marigold garland and dark hair. Behind them, men in white and pastel shirts, a woman in a blue sari with a flower bouquet, and a red tasselled canopy and potted palms frame the white-walled courtyard. A watermarked copyright line appears across the lower right of the photo.2010-01-23A photograph of a house-visit ceremony at a white-walled entrance with a wooden door frame and a green-striped doorway decoration. A man in a red dhoti and bare chest with a rudraksha-style mala and a tilak stands at centre holding a silver tray heaped with pink flowers and a floral garland arrangement with a yellow centrepiece. Beside him a man in white shirt and white dhoti, a woman in a red sari with gold jewellery, and a woman in a maroon and gold sari lean in. Several men in white shirts and grey shirts crowd the doorway, and two women with long dark hair stand in the foreground. Yellow and green leaves hang above. The visible people include about ten adults, and no clearly identifiable a person candidate is present.2010-01-23Outdoor photo of a welcome ceremony with a red-and-white canopy and a tiled roof behind. A young man in saffron-orange robes on the left holds up a long pink flower garland, and a woman in a white sari with a gold-beaded necklace has her head bowed toward it. In the centre a man in an all-white shirt and trousers with a pendant on a cord walks forward. On the right, a woman in an orange sari carries a tray with a garlanded basket and flowers, while men in white and a bald man in white stand nearby, several with folded hands. Scattered petals cover the ground.2009-09-15A crowd gathers at the entrance of a white house with a wooden door and carved wooden window frames. In the centre, a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and red and white cloth wrapped at his waist stands near a woman in a red sari holding a brass tray of offerings. Nearby, women in orange garments and men in white dresses and shirts stand close, some with hands folded in greeting. A colourful fringed umbrella rises at the right edge, and a potted plant sits at the left. The man with the bare chest and mala has distinctive adornments, but his face and presentation are not clearly distinctive enough to confirm the a person candidate, so the identity is uncertain.2010-01-23September 15 20092009-09-15A photograph of a central figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a red bindi, receiving a large pink flower garland being placed over his shoulders by a woman in white. A woman in white bends forward at lower left, offering a flower garland. At right, a man in white shirt and trousers with a dark rudraksha-style necklace carries a tray holding a coconut decorated with white jasmine flowers and green leaves, while a woman in an orange sari holds a brass vessel with leaves. Another orange-clad man stands at far left, and several men in white and striped shirts stand in the background beside a low tiled-roof building with trees. The scene suggests a welcome or honouring ritual with garlanding and offering.2009-09-15Outdoor photo of a welcome ceremony on a paved courtyard scattered with pink flower petals. A man in saffron-orange robes stands centre-frame, smiling, wearing a long pink garland with white flower strands, while a woman in a cream sari with gold necklace arranges or offers it. To the right, a woman in an orange sari holds a silver tray with a kalasha-style brass pot, flowers and mango leaves. Men in white shirts and white trousers, some with lanyards, stand around. A corrugated roof, red fabric canopy and trees form the background.2009-09-15Outdoor photo of a garlanding moment. A woman in a white sari with a gold-and-beige necklace stands at left, lifting a large pink flower garland over the head of a person in an orange robe who bows forward. Nearby, a man in white shirt and trousers with a dark bead necklace holds a brass tray with a coconut, green leaves, orange flowers and jasmine. A woman in an orange sari at right holds a tray. Other men in white and orange stand behind, under a tin roof, with a white wall and a plant at right. a person probable: the person being garlanded has long dark hair and wears orange robes with a rudraksha-style bead, but identity is uncertain.2009-09-15A photograph of a crowd gathered under a white arched porch decorated with green banana leaves and a garland-draped entrance. In the centre, a bald saffron-robed figure bows forward while women in sarees and garlands receive him with offerings. A man in white shirt and dhoti holds a tray of fruit and flowers at right. Several saffron-clad men in ochre robes and rudraksha malas stand around, and a man in white holds a camera. Parked white cars and greenery are visible behind. A distinctive appearance-based candidate for a person is present in the centre wearing a saffron robe and garland, though his face is partly obscured and identification is uncertain.2014-07-02 +1 copiesOutdoor reception at a temple-style courtyard under a red and white ceremonial arch with a tree above. Central figure in a saffron-orange robe and receiving a long magenta and pink flower garland, which a woman in a white sari with glasses drapes over them. Surrounding men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing lanyard necklaces, stand close, and a smiling woman in an orange sari on the right carries a silver tray of flowers and offerings. Flower petals are scattered on the ground and devotees with folded hands watch. The central saffron-clad figure's appearance does not clearly establish the a person identity, so the candidate is marked unsure.2009-09-15A photograph taken under a corrugated roof open at the sides, with palm trees visible outside. A man with long dark hair and a white garland, wearing an orange saffron cloth, kneels at the lower right and reaches toward a bowl of offerings, including fruit and flowers, placed on the ground. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti bends forward over the offerings. Standing behind them, a man in white with an orange shawl holds a white and red flower garland. Women in saris, one in purple and gold, another in orange, stand with hands joined. Several onlookers in white and cream clothing stand nearby, and a wooden ritual seat is visible at right.2006-12-26July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copies