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A photograph of a ceremonial reception in front of a large floral backdrop of marigolds and orange, yellow, purple and pink blooms with a gold-coloured element at right. A man in an orange dhoti with a red-and-gold border and a shaved head holds a silver tray at left. A white-bearded elderly man with white vibhuti horizontal marks on his forehead and a rudraksha mala holds his hands in anjali and smiles. Beside him a smiling man in orange robes stands with his hands folded. At right a figure with long dark hair wears an orange shawl and a large yellow-and-pink marigold garland, facing the elderly man. Another man with a shaved head and orange robes stands behind, and a bearded man in orange with a garland stands at far left. The setting suggests a satsang welcome or honouring ceremony.

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A festive stage scene framed by dense banks of marigolds and flowers in yellow, orange, purple and magenta. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a flower garland of yellow and pink blossoms wears an orange cloth and smiles while holding out his hands toward an elderly white-bearded man with a white beard and forehead tilak, who has his palms pressed together in greeting. On the left, a man with a shaved head and a short beard wears an orange cloth and a yellow-orange beaded mala and holds a bowl of offerings. Behind them a smiling man in orange robes stands among the flowers. a person: the long-haired man in the flower garland, wearing orange, with a distinctive garland and long hair, may be a person; this is an appearance-based candidate only.2010-10-24October 24 20102010-10-24A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in front of a floral backdrop of purple, yellow, orange and magenta flowers. A young man with long dark hair, wearing a thick yellow and pink flower garland over orange saffron robes, smiles broadly and reaches out with cupped hands. Facing him, an elderly man with a long white beard, white forehead markings and a rudraksha mala holds his hands together in a respectful gesture. Beside them, a bare-chested priest with white sacred ash marks on his body and orange cloth holds a silver tray with a small orange object and folded white paper. Another orange-robed attendant stands behind. Two attendants wear orange garments; the scene suggests an offering or blessing.2010-10-24October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesA photo of a ceremonial welcome at a floral-decorated stage. A bearded priest with a bare chest, orange dhoti and orange-yellow garland holds a bundle of yellow marigolds and offers it to a long-haired man in an orange shawl and green-and-white garland who stands with palms joined in namaskar, head bowed. A white-bearded elder with white vibhuti marks stands at the left edge. Behind them are large floral arches of orange, yellow, purple and red blooms and a gold-carved throne. a person: the standing man has long swept-back hair, an orange shawl and a garland, a presentation consistent with the page, though the appearance is only partially distinctive. The scene is a satsang-style reception with garlands and flower offerings.2010-10-24A photograph of a formal ceremony before a large floral backdrop of red, yellow, purple and orange flowers with a gilded frame. An elderly white-bearded man with a white beard and shaved head, wearing a white dhoti with a red rudraksha mala and bangles, stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside him, a man in an orange-yellow dhoti with a shaved head and a bare chest, wearing an orange garland, holds his hands together in greeting. On the left, another man in an orange dhoti with a bare chest and an orange mala stands with folded hands. A younger man in orange-yellow robes holds a tray of offerings near the centre. A figure in a gold-yellow shawl over orange robes bends forward to touch the feet of the elderly man. Several other people stand at the edges, and a red velvet seat is visible on the right. Total visible people: about six.2010-10-24October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremony in a decorated tent with a golden backdrop. On the right, a person with long swept-back dark hair, a red and red-orange bordered cloth and a thick red flower garland stands barefoot, smiling as they offer a brass vessel to an elderly man with white hair and a white beard. The elderly man wears a saffron-orange robe and a saffron shawl and places his hands together over his chest. Behind them, men in white and yellow ritual dress with tilak markings and beaded necklaces stand near a glittering golden shrine, and a red-cloth-covered table holds offerings. The mood is a devotional ritual exchange.2016-01-03Photo 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 ceremonial exchange on a stage decorated with a large floral arch of marigolds in orange and yellow, purple, red and white garlands. On the left, a bare-chested man with a topknot and a saffron-orange dhoti and a yellow garland holds a silver tray of flowers and offerings. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe holds the tray with both hands, and beside him a man in white ritual clothing stands near. On the right, a man with long hair in an orange shawl and bare upper body, wearing a yellow and pink garland, reaches to take the tray. A golden ornate throne with red cushions sits at the right edge. Several people in the background are partly visible, including a figure in a white shirt holding a garland at far left.2010-10-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial event under a decorated tent with red, white and yellow drapery. In the foreground, an elderly white-bearded man in saffron-orange robes and round glasses stands with palms pressed together in a namaskar greeting. Facing him, a younger man with long dreadlocked hair, a red-and-white flower garland and a bare upper body wears a red-orange dhoti, leaning forward and holding a small brass vessel. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in white with a sandalwood-marked forehead holds a microphone, and a man with a shaved head and light clothing stands nearby. A gilded deity murti and a golden decorated backdrop stand behind the group, with floral arrangements, orange cloths and a shiny metal vessel on a low table.2016-01-03November 26 20112011-11-26 +1 copies