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Photograph of a ceremonial exchange under a white tent beside a gold-and-flower-decorated seat. A man with long hair, beard and glasses in an orange kurta with an orange wrap stands at left, receiving a tray of fruit and a red packet. In the centre, a bald priest in a brown-and-gold dhoti and brown shawl with rudraksha beads holds a red envelope and a device. At right, a woman with long braided hair wears a red garland and a red-and-gold dhoti with a gold-trimmed shawl, extending her hands to offer. Behind them a shaved-headed man in orange-gold robes and a gold throne with a floral backdrop are visible.

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January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03Outdoor festival stage under a white tent with red and yellow drapes, marigold garlands and a gold throne-like seat behind. A man with long white hair and a flowing orange-saffron robe stands at left, holding a wooden tray of red fruit. A bald priest in orange-saffron dhoti and a large rudraksha mala stands centre, holding a microphone to his mouth. Behind him a man in white clothing with a yellow sash stands near a tall gold-coloured structure. At right, a figure with long swept-back dark hair wears a dense red and white flower garland, a red-gold dhoti and bare shoulders, reaching toward the fruit tray. Scattered petals cover the red floor. Two people are visible at left edge with gold necklaces and beaded malas, a child-like figure is partly hidden near the tray.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03Outdoor ceremony under a white canopy with red and gold drapery and a gilded throne-like shrine. A bearded elder in bright orange robe and orange shawl, wearing glasses, holds a wooden tray of pomegranates at left. Beside him, a bald man in rust-brown dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala speaks into a microphone. A man in a red-brown dhoti and rudraksha beads kneels and holds a tray of fruit, while a long-haired man with a red and white flower garland, gold necklace and bare back accepts an orange cloth from him. Several other men in saffron and rust garments stand behind, with wooden trays of offerings and marigold garlands in the foreground.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03