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A photograph of a room where a bare-chested man with long dark dreadlocks, a red tilak on his forehead, rudraksha and gold necklaces, and a brown dhoti wrap with gold border drapes a large red-and-white flower garland over the head of an older sannyasi in saffron-orange robes. Beside him, a bald man in brown robes and a rudraksha mala holds a brass tray of fruit and offerings. On the right, another elderly man in an orange turban and orange robes watches with hands folded near his face. Behind them are framed deity paintings on the wall, a poster on a cabinet, a wall air conditioner, and a golden peetha-style chair. a person: the dreadlocked man with the garland, identified by long hair, gold ornaments and rudraksha, with a role as the one honouring the garlanded sannyasi.

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A photograph of a room in a devotional setting where several saffron-robed sannyasis gather. A bald man in a brown dhoti and shawl, with a red-and-white garland, holds a tray of flowers and garlands. Beside him, a long-haired bearded man in dark brown robes, wearing rudraksha beads and a garland, reaches toward the tray. Another man in a white and gold shawl stands behind them. On the right, a man in orange robes holds a red-and-orange bundle with garlands, and an older white-bearded man in orange sits on the left with a red turban. A framed wall poster shows a temple collage, and framed deity paintings hang above. Three men on the right wear dark garlands and orange clothing. Description includes a person as the long-haired man in brown robes with rudraksha beads and a garland, presenting the garland tray.2016-12-12A photograph of an indoor room with a white wall, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a bookshelf and framed devotional paintings. A bald man in brown-maroon robes with a rudraksha mala stands at left holding a tray of offerings wrapped in orange and gold cloth. Beside him a long-haired, bearded man in a brown-maroon robe with a gold necklace and a white tilak on his forehead smiles while reaching toward the tray. In front, an elderly man in an orange turban-like cap and orange shawl faces away from the camera. At right, a bearded older man with grey hair and glasses wears an orange garland of flowers and an orange robe. A wall poster beside a bookshelf shows a temple collage, and a gold-framed chair stands at right.2016-12-12Indoor photo in a room with bookshelves, a gold-framed throne-like chair with lion-head carvings, a wall poster titled Syambu Nithyanandeshwara Golden Temple Rendering, and a framed painting. A bald man in a brown dhoti and shawl, with a sacred thread, holds a tray of red and white flower garlands. A long-haired man in a brown-red garment with a gold necklace and red wrist thread hands a small white box to a man in a long orange robe with a swept-back long hair and a marigold garland, who accepts it with both hands. Another man in orange stands behind them. a person appearance is present: the robed figure has long swept-back hair, orange clothing and a garland, but identity is uncertain from appearance.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A photograph in an indoor room with a wall-mounted air conditioner, framed deity paintings and a wall poster of temple photos. A bearded man with long dark hair, a vibhuti tilak, a gold ceremonial necklace and a rudraksha-style gold chain, wearing a rust-brown robe, smiles and accepts a small white box and an orange cloth bundle from an older man in an orange-saffron shawl and grey hair. Behind them stand a man in a white dhoti with gold border holding a tray of red flowers, a bald man in a brown robe at the left, and a seated bearded man in orange. A gold-ornate throne-like chair with lion-head carvings stands at right.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A photograph of a ceremonial honouring inside a hall with a pale ceiling and recessed lights. A bearded man with long grey hair and a white beard wears a garland of white and orange flowers over orange robes, and holds an orange cloth stretched between his hands. Facing him, a man in a maroon turban and maroon-brown robes with a heavy gold necklace and bangles smiles and holds the other end of the cloth. A bald man in glasses and a brown garment stands at left holding a small tray. Behind them a colourful striped pillar and onlookers in orange and white are visible. The bearded man in orange is a person by appearance, presenting the cloth in a ceremonial honouring.2015-10-18A photograph of an indoor room with plain light walls, a framed devotional picture hung with marigold garlands at upper right, and colourful bedding on low cushioned seating at right. A man in a loose peach-orange kurta, with a long dark beard and rudraksha mala, stands at right lifting an orange and yellow marigold garland high above a seated-or-standing person in a red turban, gold necklaces and gold-trimmed red-and-orange dhoti. That person bows their head to receive the garland. At left, a bald man with white forehead markings wears wooden rudraksha beads and an orange-and-gold cloth, holding a zebra-print cloth and a phone. Another bald figure is partly visible at far left edge.2015-09-10 +1 copiesDecember 30 20092009-12-30A stage ceremony where a man with long dreadlocks and orange robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and a pendant, stands at left while a man with long dark swept-back hair, bare-chested in orange robes with a red-bordered shawl and rudraksha mala, lifts a red and gold embroidered shawl around him. Behind them a man with shaved head in orange clothing holds a silver tray of yellow and white flower garlands with green leaves. Orange cushioned chairs and a dark blue curtain with hanging white and yellow flower garlands form the backdrop. The gesture resembles a felicitation with a shawl, offered during a formal event.2011-02-13February 27 20132013-02-27Indoor ritual scene in a room with a bookshelf, a green hanging lamp, and a golden shrine canopy at left. A bald man in rust-brown dhoti and rudraksha mala holds a tray of red flowers and garlands. In the centre, a long-haired man with dreadlocks, a yellow-gold beaded garland and a rust-brown garment presses his palms together and smiles. At right, a long-haired sannyasi in saffron-orange robes faces him, reaching out to take a tray. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shawl with bare chest and rudraksha mala holds an orange-tinted offering plate. A wall poster shows Syambu Nithyanandeshwara Golden Temple renderings and photos. Four visible people.2016-12-12