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Photograph of a ceremonial scene before a large floral arch of marigolds, roses and yellow blooms in purple, red and yellow tones, with a golden throne-like frame and a sunburst motif in red and yellow flowers behind. A bare-chested young man in an orange dhoti and orange garland, seen from behind, stands at left beside a white-bearded elderly man in a white head covering and saffron-and-red shawl, who holds a silver ceremonial object. At right, a bare-backed attendant in orange dhoti and sacred thread, with a topknot and orange-red waist cloth, stands beside a standing devotee in an orange garland and orange robe who bends forward with hands joined. A man in a pink-and-white striped shirt stands at the far left edge. Blue draped curtain in background. Floral and ceremonial setting suggests a darshan or honouring event.

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Photograph of a ceremonial reception on a stage framed by large floral arrangements of yellow, orange, purple, red and white marigolds and roses, with a golden sun-shaped floral motif at right. An elderly white-bearded man in an orange shawl and white dhoti, with a vibhuti mark on his forehead, holds a silver and white ceremonial object while being approached. A young man in a garland of yellow and pink flowers and orange scarf stands in the center. Two shaved-headed young attendants in bare-backed orange and white dhotis, one with an orange garland, assist and reach toward the central figure. A man in a white shirt stands at far left. Gold ornate stand and offerings of flowers sit at right. The a person candidate is not clearly established from appearance, so the role is described only.2010-10-24October 24 20102010-10-24October 24 20102010-10-24October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesOctober 24 20102010-10-24A photograph at a ceremonial stage decorated with flower garlands in yellow, orange, purple and red, with a gilded throne at right. A standing priest in orange dhoti and shawl with a tied topknot faces away, guiding an elderly man in white clothes and a white head wrap. At right, a smiling person in a gold-yellow silk shawl and orange garment stands near a red-cushioned seat, with a flower garland. Other attendants in orange robes and a shirtless young man wearing an orange garland stand nearby. a person cue is a person in a gold shawl with a garland, but this is not established by distinctive visible cues such as a crown or rudraksha malas, so the identity remains uncertain.2010-10-24A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at a golden throne backdrop framed by orange, yellow, pink and purple flower garlands. A young man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a long swept-back hair, kneels or leans forward, offering a metal object held in both hands to an older bearded man in an orange silk shawl with white vibhuti marks on his forehead. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands at left, and a shaved-headed attendant in white stands behind. A young boy in white shirt is at the far left edge.2010-10-24A 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 20102010-10-24October 24 20102010-10-24A photograph of a ceremonial scene before a floral backdrop of orange marigolds, yellow and purple flowers, and a large yellow-and-red floral motif. A seated figure in a glossy gold chair is garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. An elderly bearded man in a saffron-orange silk shawl stands bending toward the seated figure, while a younger man in orange robes and a long dark ponytail, wearing a garland, reaches forward to offer or touch something. A bare-chested attendant with an orange beaded necklace and a white dhoti stands at left, and another man with a beard and white forehead marks stands behind them. Gold ornate throne details and red cushions are visible at right.2010-10-24October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copies