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Photograph of a felicitation on a ceremonial stage in front of an ornate golden throne draped with red velvet cushions and a large floral backdrop of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A man with long dark hair in an orange robe and orange shawl, wearing a green-leaf and yellow-flower garland, stands before the throne with hands together. A bearded man in orange dhoti and orange shawl with a yellow-and-red garland offers him a large bunch of yellow flowers. Behind them, an elderly white-bearded man in cream clothes stands near a bare-chested young man in white dhoti with an orange-bead garland, and a shaven-headed attendant in white stands at the back. The scene suggests a welcoming garland ceremony with devotees and attendants.

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Devotional scene at a gilded throne (peetha) banked with marigold, yellow and purple flower garlands. Two priests in orange dhotis with bare upper bodies stand in the foreground: one raises a garland overhead, the other bows low and reaches toward the flowers near the empty red-cushioned seat. A man in a white-and-pink striped shirt stands at left, and a figure in white dhoti and an orange-wrapped priest stand behind. The empty throne is decorated with a red-and-yellow sunburst motif on the backdrop.2010-10-24A photograph of a ceremonial reception before an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, backed by a large floral arch of orange marigolds, white jasmine, purple and red flowers, and a red-and-white sun-like floral motif. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at the right beside the throne, appearing to receive garlands. Two men in orange and a figure in white dhoti stand near him, and a bare-backed priest in orange dhoti with a red-and-green border faces the throne holding a large flower garland. Several onlookers in white and striped shirts stand at the left. The backdrop is a dark blue curtain, and a small bird logo appears at the top left corner.2010-10-24A photograph of a ceremonial garlanding on a stage decorated with marigold and rose flower arrangements. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti and a red-bordered cloth stands at center, draping a long garland of yellow and magenta flowers over a smiling person wearing an orange turban and orange robe with a green-and-white garland around the neck. Behind them, a man in white with a striped shirt holds a plate of offerings, and another young man in orange with an orange beaded necklace holds a flower garland. A large floral backdrop and a gold-and-red throne with a red cushion stand to the right, and a dark blue curtain hangs behind the stage.2010-10-24 +1 copiesA seated ceremony at a decorated stage with a large golden backdrop and floral arch in purple, yellow, orange and red. A man in an orange turban and orange robe with a green and white garland stands with hands joined in namaskar, eyes lowered and smiling, with rudraksha beads visible on his neck. Beside him, a bearded priest with vibhuti on his forehead, bare chest, yellow dhoti with a green border and an orange-beaded necklace holds a bundle of yellow marigolds to offer. Two attendants in white and orange stand at the left edge, and a red cushioned seat sits in the lower right.2010-10-24October 24 20102010-10-24October 24 20102010-10-24A 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 reception on a stage decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers. A long-bearded elder in white with a white forehead mark stands centre, hands pressed together. A young figure in orange robes with flower garlands receives him, and a bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti with a red sash faces them. An orange-robed attendant smiles nearby. On the right, an ornate gold throne with red cushions stands behind the garlands. A standing boy in a white shirt and a man with folded hands stand at the left edge.2010-10-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a felicitation at a stage in front of a golden throne. A man in a grey-green shirt and white dhoti leans forward to drape a garland of yellow and white flowers with green leaves around the neck of a seated figure in an orange and gold shawl, with a rudraksha-style red-and-white mala visible. Behind them, a monk in orange robes stands, and an older man in white clothes and a yellow-bordered cloth holds a basket. A large floral arrangement of orange, yellow, magenta and purple flowers frames an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, against a dark blue backdrop.2010-10-25 +1 copiesOctober 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 ceremonial stage scene in an indoor event tent with a dark blue fabric ceiling. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a small orange-red turban, a large marigold garland, and an orange-and-gold draped cloth, and smiles while receiving a framed gift from a man in a white kurta. Around the throne, a man in orange robes and other attendants in cream and saffron clothing look on, and a pink lotus backdrop with a golden crescent and sun motif surrounds the seat. Several men in saffron and white garments stand to the left, and a gold lion-shaped support sits at the base of the throne. a person: the seated figure wears a red-orange turban, marigold garland and an orange-and-gold cloth on a throne.2014-05-21