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Outdoor ceremonial gathering under a blue, yellow and orange draped canopy. Three figures sit on ornate red thrones with silver-edged arms. The central seated man wears a red garland of flowers, a maroon shawl and gold bangles; the man on the far left wears a white dhoti and a pink-and-gold shawl; the man on the right in front wears a saffron robe and rests with eyes closed. A younger man in white with a gold-bordered shawl sits at the lower right. Behind them stand about a dozen shaven-headed sannyasis in saffron robes with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. A silver bowl and garlanded flower offerings sit on a red-draped table at lower left. A banner behind reads in Kannada script.

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November 11 20132013-11-11A seated man in a red-and-gold garment receives a long garland of white flowers with yellow and orange marigolds, which he holds at his chest while bending his head forward. He sits on an ornate red throne with silver-toned detailing. A priest in orange robes and beaded necklaces stands at left holding a microphone and a printed sheet, while a man in a white kurta with orange shawl bows in at right. Behind them several men in orange and white robes, rudraksha and beaded malas, stand under a banner with printed deity images. The scene suggests a felicitation or reception with garlanding at an outdoor pavilion.2013-11-11A photograph of a seated ceremony under a yellow, blue and purple draped canopy. At the centre, a man with long hair tied back and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a red-and-silver ornate throne, gesturing with one hand; he wears a rudraksha mala and gold bracelets and a maroon-red cloth. Beside him sits an elderly bald monk in saffron robes with a saffron shawl. At the lower right, an older man in a white dhoti and orange-and-green shawl with white flower garlands sits on a red chair. Behind them stand several shaved-headed sannyasis in saffron robes and rudraksha malas, one in a white garment with a rudraksha mala, and a bald young monk in saffron at the upper left. A printed banner in the background carries Kannada text and a portrait.2013-11-11A stage event under a red and yellow canopy with a red-draped table in front holding a silver bowl, a framed image and a small shrine piece. Seated on red ornate thrones, a bald man in orange robes speaks into a microphone on a stand, his hands gesturing. Beside him sits a man in white with a saffron-and-gold shawl and a rose in hand. Behind them, several shaved-headed monks in orange and saffron robes wear rudraksha malas, and a seated man in red dhoti-style clothing wears a red and white bead garland. A seated elder in white with a red and orange garland sits to the left. Standing men in white shirts and dhotis watch from the left. A large banner behind shows a smiling portrait of a saffron-robed figure with Kannada text.2013-11-11A festive stage event at a celebration with a green banner behind bearing large red Kannada lettering. A seated elderly man in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne draped with red and white flower garlands, with marigolds and white jasmine. Standing around him, a man in an orange turban, long dark hair, orange robe and gold necklace smiles broadly beside a shaved-headed monk in orange robes. To the left, a bald man in white and a bearded man in white stand, and a man in white clothing stands near the throne. On the right, an older bearded man in orange and red holds a fruit tray wrapped with flower garlands. The scene is busy with several onlookers in the background.2007-01-30A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at a stage backdrop with green and red banners bearing large red Kannada-style lettering. A seated elderly man in orange robes and a red-and-orange flower garland sits on an ornate red-and-silver throne. A younger man in an orange turban, orange robes, a long necklace of gold beads and long swept-back hair stands at right with his hand on the throne, appearing to honour the seated man. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, orange turban and ornate gold necklace while performing the honouring role. Beside them, a bald man in orange robes with hands clasped stands at right, and a man in white with a white shirt and a bearded man in white stand at left, along with a man in white clothes and an older bearded man in orange at far right, all visible as standing attendees.2007-01-30A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at an outdoor event. A man seated on an ornate red-and-silver throne wears a garland of red, yellow and white flowers over a dark maroon garment and beaded necklaces; his face is lowered. Standing before him, a bald man in an orange robe presses a white flower to his forehead while a man in a white kurta with a red-and-gold shawl places a hand near his face. To the left, a shaved-headed monk in saffron robes with rudraksha malas holds his hands together, and several saffron-clad sannyasis stand behind. A banner with a painted deity and pink-and-yellow background hangs above, and purple drapes frame the scene. Printed text on the banner is not legible.2013-11-11Outdoor stage event under a canopy with red drapes and a yellow banner behind. Seated on metal chairs in the front row, a bearded man in saffron robes sits centre, flanked by a man in white dhoti and shawl with green-and-red border at left and a man with a tilak and orange-red turban and pearl garland at right. Saffron-robed monks stand and sit behind them, and a man in a white shirt stands at the back. A man in a white-and-green garment gestures toward the centre. A plate of red flowers sits on a white-covered table in front. A Kannada-language banner with the number 2010 is visible at left.2010-01-30Photograph of a festive ceremony under a green banner with red Kannada lettering reading Sadguru Sri Sri Sri Shivapuri Mahaswamiji and a large 60 with Jayanthi text. An elderly seated figure in orange robes, wearing a heavy red and white flower garland, sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne. Around him stand several people: a bald man in white dhoti with red-bordered shawl at left, a man with long dark hair and beard in white, an older man in orange robes, and a white-clad man with a white cap beside the throne. At centre right, a tall man with long dark hair, an orange turban and a gold necklace, wearing orange robes, smiles and points. To his right, a bald man in orange robes stands with hands together, and at far right an elderly bearded man in orange holds a fruit-laden offering tray. Marigolds and flower petals lie on the floor in front.2007-01-30November 11 20132013-11-11A stage event under a white tent with a red and white drape behind it. Several seated people in orange saffron robes sit on cushioned chairs in front of a yellow banner with Kannada text and a Karnataka government emblem. On the left an orange-robed sadhu with a rudraksha mala sits beside a man in a white dhoti with a green-and-red border who holds his hand to his mouth. In the centre a bald man in orange with a gold necklace gestures while talking. Two saffron-clad figures sit to the right, one wearing a turban and a rudraksha mala, another in orange and pink with a rudraksha mala. A standing man in white shirt and dark trousers and other standing attendees are behind them. A bouquet of red flowers with a yellow garland rests on a white-covered table in the foreground, and blue carpet is scattered with petals.2010-01-30A photograph of a felicitation at an outdoor stage in front of a green banner with red Kannada lettering. An elderly seated man in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne-like chair draped in red and white garlands, with a yellow-orange cloth over his shoulders. A younger man with long dark hair, a tall orange turban, an orange robe and a gold necklace stands beside the seated man, leaning in toward him. Around them stand men in white dhotis and shawls and other men in orange saffron robes, one bald man in orange with a red tilak and a bearded man in orange at the right edge holding a garland. A kalasha-like offering and flower garlands are visible at the lower right.2007-01-30