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A photograph of an indoor exchange in a temple-style room with a framed sepia picture on the left wall and a checkered tile dado. A man in saffron-orange robes with a bright orange turban and a long dark rudraksha mala holds a small silver-toned kalasha-like vessel decorated with marigold and red flower garlands, while a bald man in pale saffron robes reaches to receive or support it. Behind them a third man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala watches, and another orange-clad figure stands at the right edge. The setting is warm and ceremonial, consistent with a ritual offering or blessing.

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Indoor scene in a wood-panelled room with a framed sepia photograph on the left wall. A man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, with a black rudraksha mala, smiles and receives a small silver kalasha or vessel with flower garlands from a bald, saffron-robed monk who faces him. Behind them a third person in orange stands with a mala, and a fourth orange-robed figure is partly visible at right.2010-01-28 +1 copiesJanuary 28 20102010-01-28January 28 20102010-01-28A photograph of an indoor meeting in a wood-panelled room. A young man in an orange turban and orange robes with a black rudraksha mala stands on the left with hands joined, receiving a garland of white and orange flowers from a bald man in orange robes at right, who bows with his hands extended. Behind them a man in an orange robe holds his hands in namaste, another orange-robed figure is partly visible at right, and a man in a white shirt stands at the edge. A framed black-and-white photograph of a robed, bald elderly man hangs on the left wall. The scene shows a garlanding greeting between devotees and visitors.2010-01-28Indoor photograph of a formal greeting in a wood-panelled room. A young man in a red-orange turban, orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala stands at left, hands together, while a bald older monk in saffron-orange robes bends forward to clasp his hands. A third monk in orange with a garland of yellow and white flowers stands behind them, and a man in a white shirt watches at right. A framed sepia portrait of a saint in orange-brown robes hangs on the left wall.2010-01-28Photograph of an indoor exchange in a room with a wooden door frame and yellow-green wall. A man in an orange turban, orange robes and a long dark rudraksha mala holds a small silver kalasha-shaped vessel with both hands while an older bald man in a light orange shawl holds it from the other side. Behind them a man in orange with a white and red-yellow marigold garland stands with palms pressed together, and another bald man in orange stands at the right edge. A white cloth with purple floral print lies on a table at lower left.2010-01-28January 28 20102010-01-28Photo inside a room with yellow-green walls and a framed black-and-white photograph on the left showing several men in white and brown robes walking together. A young man in a saffron-orange robe and orange turban, wearing a dark rudraksha mala, holds a silver object with a garland of white flowers, while a bald monk in orange robes on the right reaches toward it. A man in orange clothes stands behind them holding a flower garland, and another orange-robed monk stands at the far right. On the left, a monk in orange with a saffron head covering stands with hands pressed together in greeting. A checkered cushioned bench and a table with a white cloth complete the setting. Visible cues suggest a ritual exchange of a sacred object, and a camera is visible at the right edge.2010-01-28A photograph in a plain room with pale walls and a beige sofa covered in a light cloth. A woman in an orange wrap with gold-toned waist band and a small gold necklace, hair in a low bun, leans forward with palms pressed together in greeting toward a man in an orange turban, orange robe and white shawl with dark stripes, who smiles and holds a yellow printed booklet. Beside him stands a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe wearing a coral-and-black bead mala. At the right edge a bearded man in orange holds a wooden staff. Red flowers lie at the lower left on the floor.2013-02-07Indoor photograph of saffron-robed sannyasis in a room with wood-panelled walls and a framed black-and-white photograph of older men in white dhotis and caps walking outdoors. In the centre, a figure in an orange turban and orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala stands smiling and is greeted by a shaven-headed monk in orange who bends forward. A monk on the left in an orange cap and robes leans in to touch or greet him, and another monk in orange stands at the right edge, with a further robed figure in the background. A small table with a patterned cloth sits in the foreground. The central turbaned figure has a rudraksha mala and turban, which are cues, but the appearance is not conclusive.2010-01-28January 28 20102010-01-28January 28 20102010-01-28