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Outdoor ceremony under a decorated tent with purple and yellow drapes and framed deity prints of Ganesha and Lakshmi above. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a red ornate chair, one hand raised, while a man in a white shirt bends forward to touch or honour his head. Around them, saffron-clad sannyasis and a man in a white dhoti wearing a yellow-and-pink shawl sit or stand, a bearded older man in white stands at right, and a woman in a red-bordered sari appears at the top right. A figure at far left wears an orange turban and a red-and-gold garland. A pink-and-gold cloth draped across the chair and a gilded staff add ceremonial detail.

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Outdoor ceremonial gathering under a pink and white tent with a banner behind showing a deity image and a portrait of a saffron-robed figure. Two red ornate thrones sit side by side. On the left, a smiling person in red and maroon robes wears a yellow beaded garland, a red-and-white flower necklace and gold bangles. On the right, a bald man in an orange-saffron robe sits on the other throne, with a devotee in white kneeling before him and a man in pink shirt standing at the right edge. Behind them, several saffron-robed monks wear rudraksha malas. A man at left holds a white flower garland. Green mats cover the floor. Five or more people are visible.2013-11-11A festive outdoor stage under a red and blue canopy with a decorative ornate umbrella overhead. A large banner behind shows a portrait of a smiling saffron-robed figure with a red tilak and deity illustrations of Lakshmi and Ganesha. Seated on red-and-silver thrones in the centre is a bald man in a saffron robe, hand raised to his chin. Beside him is a woman in red and gold with a garland, and to the right a man in white with an orange shawl sits with hands joined. Around them are monks in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas, and a man in a white shirt stands at right with hands in anjali. Flower garlands and a silver bowl rest on a red-draped table in the foreground. Roughly fifteen to twenty people are visible.2013-11-11November 11 20132013-11-11A photograph of a seated ceremony with two figures on ornate red thrones with silver-tone carved armrests and peacock motifs. The figure on the left wears a deep red-maroon robe with a yellow shawl, a long gold-beaded necklace, a rudraksha mala and flower garlands, with hands pressed together in greeting and a broad smile. The seated figure on the right wears an orange-saffron robe and is bald, seated calmly as a man in a white shirt bows at his feet. Behind them are several shaved-headed monks in orange robes with rudraksha malas, a man in a white shirt holds flower garlands at the left edge, and a man in pink shirt stands at right. Behind the thrones are printed banners with portraits and a lotus-goddess motif in pink and gold.2013-11-11November 11 20132013-11-11Outdoor ceremony under a pavilion with purple and yellow drapery. A seated man on an ornate red throne with silver fittings wears a red garment, a saffron-and-red flower garland, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, smiling. Two men in white shirts bow toward him from the sides, one touching the throne arm. Behind, several shaved-headed men in saffron and orange robes and mala beads stand, one with palms together in anjali, and a man in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands behind the throne. Pink banners behind show painted deities including Lakshmi and Ganesha, and a framed portrait with a smiling figure. Flower petals lie on a red cloth in the foreground. The seated figure appears to be a person, identified by the ornate throne, red garment, garland and rudraksha mala, though the appearance is uncertain.2013-11-11A seated figure in red and maroon ceremonial dress wearing a red-bead and gold-bead necklace with a flower garland, raising a hand in blessing while a kneeling man in a white shirt bows his head toward him. The seated figure sits on an ornate red throne with silver-patterned panels beneath a silver parasol-style canopy. Around them stand saffron-robed sannyasis wearing rudraksha malas and gold pendant necklaces, and men in white shirts stand nearby. Behind the stage a banner shows painted deities and a portrait labelled with a caption, against blue and yellow drapery. A green floor mat covers the ground. Approximately 15 people are visible.2013-11-11A seated figure in a red-and-silver ceremonial chair is garlanded with a thick garland of red, orange and white flowers. Around them, saffron-robed monks with rudraksha malas and ornate gold-edged cloth stand close; one orange-robed man in the foreground leans in with a rudraksha bracelet and hoop earring. A man in a white kurta with an orange-and-gold shawl stands at right offering a garland. Behind them a banner shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and a painted deity with a veena. a person is the seated figure in the red chair, shown with long hair, a red-and-gold garland and a plain dark saree-style cloth. The seated figure is the central honoured person.2013-11-11Photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a banner with printed portraits and deity images. Two red ornate thrones with silver motifs sit side by side. On the left, a person with long swept-back hair in a red-brown garment wears a red and white floral garland with yellow flowers and gold necklaces. Next, an orange-robed monk with a shaved head and a hand near his face sits on the second throne. On the right, an older man in white with a white floral garland and a saffron-and-green shawl sits beside them. Standing behind, several saffron-robed men and a white-clad man wear rudraksha malas. Above, printed portraits and goddess and deity illustrations decorate the backdrop.2013-11-11A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a decorated tent with blue, yellow and purple drapery. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward to touch the hand of a seated man in a red and gold silk sari-style garment with a heavy gold bead necklace and gold bangles, who smiles. The seated figure sits on an ornate red and silver throne-like chair with a silver-trimmed backrest. Beside him, an older bald man in orange robes wears a garland of white and red flowers. Behind them, several men in orange and white robes, some with saffron-coloured clothing and rudraksha beads, stand watching. A large bright yellow garland hangs at the left edge. The seated figure has long hair tied in a bun and wears a rudraksha mala, and there is a visible copyright line at the lower right of the image.2013-11-11A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe over a red sleeveless top, with hair swept back, places his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who stands before him. The seated figure sits on a red zebra-striped cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold-colored carved backdrop. To the left, two men in orange robes and a man in white clothes stand near a striped wall hanging and green vine-wrapped pillar; one orange-robed man has a rudraksha mala and is receiving or holding offerings from an attendant in white. Flowers decorate the seat area. The blessing appears to be a darshan-style giving of blessings.2008-10-11November 11 20132013-11-11