Close photo of seated ashram monastics in saffron-orange robes during a ritual. In the foreground, a person in a red-orange top and orange shawl holds a small yellow flower in cupped hands, with a silver ring visible. Behind, another robed figure's hands also hold yellow flowers. Brass ritual vessels and offerings sit on an orange-and-green cloth at left. - Nithyanandapedia

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Close photo of seated ashram monastics in saffron-orange robes during a ritual. In the foreground, a person in a red-orange top and orange shawl holds a small yellow flower in cupped hands, with a silver ring visible. Behind, another robed figure's hands also hold yellow flowers. Brass ritual vessels and offerings sit on an orange-and-green cloth at left.

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