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A photograph of an indoor reception with a row of red-curtained windows. In the centre, a bearded man in an orange-brown cloth and white ritual body markings reaches toward a smiling man in a blue silk shawl and bright garland holding a large straw-and-flower bundle wrapped in pink, yellow and green ribbons. On the left, a young attendant in red clothing and white stripes carries a basket of yellow marigolds and green leaves with purple packets. Several men in white shirts and orange-brown robes stand behind, one with a mala and a shaved head. The setting looks like a hall with a stage backdrop in the distance.

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October 05 20132013-10-05October 05 20132013-10-05A ceremonial scene in an indoor hall with red curtains and ornate decorations. A young man with a swept-back hairstyle and a red garment has white horizontal stripes painted on his bare shoulders and arms and holds a garland of yellow marigolds. An older priest with grey hair and a white forehead mark, wearing an orange cloth and a rudraksha-style necklace, raises a tall striped ritual staff wrapped in yellow and purple. A woman in a blue silk shawl with gold border bows her head toward the staff with her hands joined. Other men in orange and saffron robes stand behind, and a few onlookers in white shirts are visible in the background. A small figure in ornate gold clothing sits on a decorated seat near the back.2013-10-05Photograph of a ritual reception in a bright hall with white ceiling and red curtains. A bare-chested priest in red and white body markings holds a tray of yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. An older man in an orange shawl, white dhoti and rudraksha mala with white forehead markings reaches toward the tray. On the right, a smiling man in a blue shawl holds a large golden ceremonial staff wrapped with green, yellow and red bands. Several men in white shirts and white attire stand behind, watching.2013-10-05Indoor photo of a welcoming ceremony in a hall with red curtains and ceiling lights. On the right, a man in a blue shawl and brown-gold garment smiles while receiving a long garland of yellow, red and green flowers and a bundled grass-and-flower staff. Beside him a devotee in a red wrap with white body markings holds a silver tray of bananas, rose petals and a book. An older man with white hair and a saffron shawl, with a white tilak, stands near. Several people in white shirts and saffron-clad priests with white markings stand behind, and a few devotees are visible on the left.2013-10-05A photograph of a reception hall where a woman in a blue shimmering shawl and dark brown skirt, with a white forehead mark and hair in a bun, smiles and faces a group of men in orange and saffron robes with bare upper bodies and white body markings. A young man on the left holds a bundle of yellow marigold garlands and purple books. Men in white shirts and name badges stand behind them. The woman's blue shawl is the most prominent colour; the hall has red curtains, a wall screen, and decorated stalls. a person candidate is not clearly identifiable, so the identity is unsure.2013-10-05A photo of a ceremonial welcome inside a hall with white ceiling lights and red curtains. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing a blue shawl over a brown garment, a garland of yellow and red flowers around his neck, holds a bundle of wrapped sticks and smiles while a bare-chested priest with white body markings and a red-and-white wrap offers a tray of bananas, red flowers and a folded cloth. Another man in a saffron shawl with white markings, a man in white shirt, and several other people in ochre robes and white shirts stand around. A decorated backdrop with garlands appears behind them.2013-10-05October 05 20132013-10-05Indoor ceremonial welcome in a hall with a red curtain and a ceiling with lights. On the right, a man with a shaved head, white forehead markings and a blue shawl wears a large garland of yellow and pink flowers and a multicoloured woven garland. In the centre, an older man with white hair and beard, white vibhuti lines, rudraksha mala and white dhoti is offering a steel tray of red-and-white packets and flowers. On the left, a young man with white body markings and a red-orange shawl stands with his palms open. Several devotees in orange-brown robes and white shirts stand around. Lit decorative lamps decorate the background.2013-10-05A ritual scene inside a hall with red curtains and a ceiling of recessed lights. A bare-chested priest with grey hair and white sacred ash markings on his body stands centre, pouring or applying something over the head of a seated person wearing a blue shawl. Beside him a younger man in a red silk cloth holds a silver tray with red flowers, bananas and a folded purple cloth. The priest's garland of yellow and red flowers and a cloth-wrapped kalasha-like bundle sit near the head. Several other saffron-robed and white-clad devotees stand in the background, some with palms together. Hindu ritual scene with abhishekam-style blessing.2013-10-05October 05 20132013-10-05Photo of a reception inside a hall with red curtains and a ceiling of recessed lights. On the right, a woman with hair swept back and a blue silk shawl with gold zari, over a rust-brown saree, smiles and extends her hands toward a bare-chested priest holding a bundle of yellow marigold garlands and purple-covered books. Behind them, saffron-robed men with shaved heads and rudraksha malas, a few in white shirts, watch. The priest has white stripes painted across his chest and arms. Colourful decorative hangings stand at the back right.2013-10-05