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A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, a yellow and red flower garland, a white tilak on the forehead and a brown-and-gold garment, leaning forward to drape an orange shawl over the shoulders of a bearded man in an orange cap and orange robe. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in brown robes and a rudraksha mala and a second man in a brown robe and beads stand by a gold-framed throne with red upholstery, beside a red wall with decorative script. A person in a dark coat stands at the right edge.

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January 09 20122012-01-09A photograph of a devotee kneeling on a red patterned cushion beside a gilded throne, wearing a brown and gold-bordered silk garment, a yellow and pink marigold garland, and white forehead markings, with palms pressed together as she bows toward a man. The man standing at right wears a tall orange knitted cap, orange robes and an orange shawl, and has a full dark beard and a warm smile. Behind them a younger priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and a blue lanyard stands beside another man in a white-and-saffron top with a rudraksha mala. At far right a man in a dark jacket and orange shawl stands, and a red banner with partial text hangs on the wall. The man in the orange cap has a person appearance, based on the orange robes, rudraksha mala cues and the devotee's bowing gesture.2012-01-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial moment indoors. A bearded man with white hair and beard, wearing a saffron-orange shawl and an orange turban-style cap, leans forward as a woman in a brown and gold sari with a flower-decorated bun and yellow garland places her hand on his shoulder. Beside him a bald man in a red-brown dhoti wears a blue lanyard and a long rudraksha mala, and another bald man in orange robes with a white forehead mark and a rudraksha mala stands at the back right. In front, a white cloth covers a table with a gold-toned ornate object and an orange cloth. A red banner with a stylised bird logo and a wall sconce sit in the background, and a bald head is partly visible at the bottom.2012-01-09 +1 copiesA photo of a formal temple-style reception indoors. A woman with yellow flower garland, sandalwood-painted forehead and gold-bordered maroon sari kneels and extends both hands toward a man in an orange saffron robe and matching orange cloth draped on his shoulders, who wears an orange cap and has a full dark beard. A man in a dark jacket with an orange shawl stands at right with hands joined in greeting. Behind them, shaved-headed priests in orange and brown wraps stand, one with a rudraksha-style necklace, and a white-draped table holds an orange cloth and a gold-toned ceremonial vessel. Warm wood-panelled walls and a small brass lamp complete the setting. Four people are clearly visible.2012-01-09 +1 copiesOctober 25 20152015-10-25A photograph inside a tent with orange and red draped fabric. On the left, a man with long dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a yellow marigold garland, a pale pink shawl over bare shoulders, gold armbands and a gold-toned waist belt is draping an orange cloth over the shoulders of a kneeling sannyasi in saffron robes with a white cap and yellow tilak. Several other people in orange and red robes stand behind, one in a red robe at the right and a bald man in orange at centre. Gold-coloured decorative objects are at the left edge. Probable Swamiji is the man with long hair and gold armbands, shown in the image's ornate dress, and he is the one presenting the cloth.2013-02-09January 09 20122012-01-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial moment in an indoor hall with a backdrop of a forest scene and a brass figure group on a table. A woman in an orange-red turban and orange wrap with rudraksha malas and gold bangles stands at left, draping an orange cloth over the shoulders of a seated man in orange robes with a garland of yellow and pink flowers and a white tilak. Behind them a man in orange robes with rudraksha mala stands with hands joined, and a boy in white with a yellow sash watches at right. Potted plants and rocks decorate the floor at left, and a deity murti with a garland sits in the upper left. a person is the seated man in orange robes with a flower garland, identified by appearance cues, and he is the central figure being honoured. Two physical people are the seated man and the woman; others are additional visible people.2015-01-12A photograph of a turbaned woman in a rust-orange sari and saffron wrap leaning forward to place her hands on the head of a seated man in saffron robes, wearing a flower garland of yellow, white and magenta blossoms and a red-and-gold turban. Behind them a young shaved-headed man in orange robes stands at the chair, and a man in orange robes stands at right. On the right, an elderly white-bearded man in orange robes wearing a garland sits in a chair. The backdrop shows a painted forest scene with golden deity figures and draped maroon curtains. The scene suggests a blessing or ritual honouring at a ceremonial seat.2015-01-12A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a red draped backdrop and a gilded carved pillar. A man in a saffron-orange kurta and orange cloth, bent forward with his head lowered, is having an orange cloth draped over his head by a standing person in a maroon-red turban, rudraksha-style pink flower garland, maroon and gold robe, and gold bangles. The standing person is smiling. A bald head of another attendee is visible in the foreground. The setting suggests a honouring or blessing ritual.2015-07-21A photograph of a stage ceremony with a floral pink and white backdrop scattered with rose petals. A woman in a rust-red turban and saffron-and-gold wrap stands at left, smiling and draping an orange shawl over a bald, saffron-clad man with a yellow tilak on his forehead, who holds his hands together in namaste and wears a white flower garland. A silver trident stands at left and a golden ornament edge is visible. Behind them a man in a yellow turban and glasses holds a microphone, and a man at right in orange robes holds a basket of folded orange cloth. The man receiving the shawl is at the centre of the scene, with a.2015-05-27A photograph of a ceremonial honouring inside a hall with a white wall panel. A figure in a red-orange turban and bare-chested red-orange dhoti, wearing gold bangles and a large garland of yellow and red flowers, drapes a yellow-orange shawl around the shoulders of a man in a pale peach robe and glasses, who has a bindi-like mark on his forehead. Another monastic in orange stands behind with a yellow shawl, and a shaved-headed attendant in white with a rudraksha mala and a bare-chested figure with white markings on the arms observe nearby. A camera operator is visible at upper right. Peripheral figures are partly visible.2015-07-13