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A photo of a man in a saffron-orange wrap and a long orange marigold garland offering a basket of fruit, including oranges and apples, to a bearded man in a pale pink shirt and red-orange shawl, who stands with palms pressed together in greeting. A third person's shaved head and arm appear at the right edge. Behind them is a large painted backdrop of a banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. The offering basket and garland suggest a welcoming or reception ritual. a person cues are the swept-back long hair, orange wrap and marigold garland on the offering figure.

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A photograph of a devotee in a brown-orange dhoti-style wrap with a marigold garland offering a fruit plate to a bearded man in a red-orange shawl and pale pink kurta with hands pressed together in namaste. A third man in orange and a rudraksha mala stands at the right edge. The background is a large painted backdrop of a banyan tree with aerial roots. Two or three physical people are visible.2013-02-14October 19 20132013-10-19February 11 20132013-02-11A photograph of an indoor reception in a decorated room with a large artificial tree and a golden gate behind. A man in a red-brown dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a brown ceremonial necklace stands at centre, holding a woven basket of fresh fruit, with light tripundra markings on his forehead. A man in a white kurta and orange-red shawl on the right offers the basket, and a man in a purple-gold brocade shawl on the left presses his palms together in greeting, with another seated man in a gold-bordered wrap beside him. Flower arrangements and a chandelier are visible.2014-12-27October 19 20132013-10-19A photograph of an indoor room with pale lavender walls and a beige cloth-covered bed. A man on the left wears a rust-brown dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold earrings, a white vibhuti marking on his forehead, and extends his open hand toward others while smiling; a fruit basket with apples, a mango and grapes is held nearby. In the centre, a bowed man in saffron-orange turban, shawl and robe bends forward with hands together. Behind them, a third man in orange clothes and glasses stands holding a small plate.2013-02-08Indoor photo in a room with framed religious paintings on the wall and a bookshelf at right. Three men in orange-saffron robes stand together. Two wear orange turbans-style head cloths and orange shawls; the man at right holds a wooden tray of bananas and an orange, which the man in the centre is receiving. The central man has long, swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha-style necklace, a red-brown shawl and a gold-toned garland, with white markings on his forehead and a red tilak, and is smiling. The man at left holds a red folder or card. A brass figurine and a small table are near the centre. Two people are fully visible and one partially at far right edge. Swamiji candidate appears in the centre by distinctive long hair, a garland and a red-brown shawl, with the page reporting his presence.2016-01-27A photograph of two saffron-robed sannyasis in a plain room with pale lavender walls and a beige cloth-covered surface. On the left, a bare-chested man in rust-brown dhoti and sash, wearing a long rudraksha mala, a white vertical tilak on his forehead and a gold earring, leans forward and smiles while receiving a basket of apples and oranges. Facing him, a man in an orange turban, orange shawl and glasses holds the fruit basket out with both hands. A third figure in orange garments stands behind, partly visible. Whether the figure on the left matches a person cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the role is described as a person receiving fruit offerings.2013-02-08A photograph of three men in saffron and orange robes indoors before a large printed backdrop of a leafy banyan-like tree. On the left, a man with long dark hair pulled back and a tilak on his forehead wears an orange marigold garland and holds a woven basket of fresh fruit toward the right. In the centre, a bearded man in a red-orange head wrap and an orange shawl adjusts the shawl over his shoulders while wearing a gold wristwatch. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala bends forward, looking down at the fruit basket. The setting suggests a devotional or ashram gathering with an offering of fruit.2013-02-14A photograph of a ritual offering inside a room with an orange and lavender fabric backdrop. A bald priest in orange robes with gold chain on the left holds out a silver tray of fruit, including apples, oranges, a lemon and a green melon. A bearded elderly man in orange shawl and white dhoti sits in a chair at centre. A man with long dark hair, white vertical tilak, rudraksha mala and orange garments reaches to receive the tray. On the right, a bearded man in peach-coloured robes with rudraksha beads watches.2013-02-08 +1 copiesFebruary 14 20132013-02-14May 04 20162016-05-04