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Photo of a ceremonial reception on a stage. On the right, a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a green-and-yellow flower garland, stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Facing them, a bearded man with a horizontal white tilak and a red-and-white rudraksha-style mala, bare-chested with white body markings, holds a rolled paper and joins his hands. Behind him, a younger man in cream and red-bordered dhoti and a bare-chested man in white dhoti with white body markings also stand with hands folded, and a man in orange robes with a white cloth looks down. A large saffron-toned portrait banner with a figure in orange robes and beads fills the backdrop.

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November 26 20112011-11-26A photograph of a ceremonial presentation on a stage before a large orange-toned backdrop showing a robed figure. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange turban and orange-gold silk garment, wearing a thick garland of green leaves and multicoloured flowers, extends his hands to receive a rolled yellow-and-white document from a shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala and red-and-white tilak. Beside him stand several men with white ash markings on their arms and chests, some in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and orange wraps, one holding a small wooden implement. The setting is an indoor ritual ceremony with a flowing orange drapery backdrop.2011-11-26Photograph of a ritual scene in front of a large backdrop showing a painted figure in saffron and orange. A bearded man with a white tilak and a long orange-and-red beaded mala, wearing an orange dhoti, holds a woven basket of fruit and offerings. Beside him stands a young man in cream and red ceremonial dress with white body markings, and a shaved-headed man in orange robes looks down at the basket. On the right, a man in an orange turban and gold-yellow shawl, wearing a garland of marigolds and green leaves, bows forward with his hand raised to his brow in reverence.2011-11-26November 27 20112011-11-27November 27 20112011-11-27November 27 20112011-11-27Photograph of a ritual exchange under a decorated tent at dusk. A man in a long pale cream kurta and an orange cap on the left hands a folded paper or envelope to a bearded older man in saffron robes with glasses. Beside them a younger man in a white dhoti with gold border and an ochre shawl wears a bare chest with a rudraksha mala and holds a small stick. A bald man in glasses and saffron-brown robes holds a microphone to his mouth with folded hands. At right, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair wears a thick red and white flower garland, a saffron-orange dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala, and holds a white paper. In the background, a large heart-shaped floral display in yellow, red and white, fruit baskets and an orange-clothed attendant stand behind a pink floral backdrop.2016-01-03A ritual scene on a stage in front of a large backdrop painting of a saffron-robed figure adorned with rudraksha beads. Four men stand in a row. On the left, a young man in white dhoti with a striped cloth and sacred marks on his arms stands beside an older bearded man in white dhoti and cloth with white painted marks on his body, who holds a yellow cloth. In the centre, a bald man in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with offerings and a garland. On the right, a man in a pink dhoti, white and red flower garland and an orange-and-red turban receives the tray with folded hands. Gilded furniture is visible at the right edge.2011-11-27November 27 20112011-11-27A photograph in a temple setting with gold-coloured ceremonial objects and a red-draped altar behind. An older bare-chested man with long grey hair, white ash markings on his shoulders and arms, and beaded mala necklaces leans forward with his hands cupped near his face. Facing him, a man in saffron-orange cloth with a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace with a large pendant, and a red tilak holds up an open white book or folder while speaking. Two more saffron-clad men stand beside him, and a bald man in orange cloth with glasses stands at right. The scene appears to be a ceremonial exchange or blessing involving a written document.2013-01-05Photo of a ritual exchange on a stage before a large orange backdrop showing a painted figure. A bald priest with white tripundra marks on his forehead, a red bindi, orange-red rudraksha beads and a gold pendant is bare-chested, wearing an orange dhoti and holding a woven basket of offerings with a white cloth. Beside him a younger attendant in white dhoti and shawl with red-and-white beaded necklaces and white markings on his arms and chest, another attendant in orange with a rudraksha mala, and a man in an orange turban and orange shawl wearing a long garland of green leaves and yellow, purple and white flowers, with a gold bangle, receive the basket. Several other attendants stand at the edge of the frame.2011-11-26A photograph of a ritual scene before an orange-toned backdrop bearing a large faded portrait. On the left, a young man in a cream dhoti with a red border and a white-and-red sash stands with a tilak on his forehead. Beside him, a bare-chested priest with white ash markings on his forehead and body, red-and-orange rudraksha malas, and a gold chain holds a woven basket containing fruit and packets. Behind him, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a red bindi and rudraksha mala looks on. On the right, a figure in an orange-and-gold silk shawl and orange cloth, wearing gold bangles and a flower garland, lifts an orange turban-like headpiece with both hands. Yellow and white flowers are visible.2011-11-26