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Photograph of a ceremonial stage with red velvet drapes and white backdrop. Seated on gilded thrones with lion-head armrests are several saffron-robed sannyasis; the bearded man on the left wears an orange wrap and a wired earpiece. A figure with long dreadlocks, a red head wrap and a red-orange cloth faces away from the camera, holding bangles, while a bald attendant in orange and gold shawl holds a golden tray with offerings. Two white-clad priests in rudraksha malas stand behind holding an orange-draped tray. A standing fan and a copyright credit appear at the edges. Several sannyasis are visible in total, mostly seated in orange.

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December 21 20162016-12-21January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a welcome ceremony in an ashram room with dark red curtains, a bamboo screen and potted plants. A bearded man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an orange throne-like chair holding a staff, looking toward a white-robed elderly seated figure in a red-patterned shawl with a white marked forehead, who receives a garland. A woman in a rust-coloured sari and shawl touches the seated elder's head in blessing. Behind them men in saffron and orange dhotis, one with a rudraksha mala and one carrying a tray of flowers, stand by a wooden carved canopy.2014-10-12January 13 20152015-01-13May 02 20162016-05-02 +1 copiesJanuary 13 20152015-01-13Photograph of a ceremonial honouring inside a tented pavilion with red carpet and a gold-and-red throne backdrop garlanded with multicoloured flowers. A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and orange garment, wearing a white-flower garland, is being offered red fruits (apples) on a silver tray by a standing attendant in an orange turban and reddish-orange robe with a rudraksha bracelet. Another attendant in orange-saffron robes stands nearby, and an older man in a white head cloth and white dhoti joins palms in anjali. Men in white shirts and an orange-clothed attendant with a mala watch from the side. A decorated deity murti is visible on the throne behind. a person is seated centre-frame, wearing an orange shawl and white flower garland; appearance is consistent with the page but the face is not clearly distinguishable, so placement is uncertain. Kind: photo.2015-01-13December 30 20072007-12-30December 21 20162016-12-21A photograph of a ceremony in a decorated tent with a golden backdrop. On the right, a person with long swept-back dark hair, a red and red-orange bordered cloth and a thick red flower garland stands barefoot, smiling as they offer a brass vessel to an elderly man with white hair and a white beard. The elderly man wears a saffron-orange robe and a saffron shawl and places his hands together over his chest. Behind them, men in white and yellow ritual dress with tilak markings and beaded necklaces stand near a glittering golden shrine, and a red-cloth-covered table holds offerings. The mood is a devotional ritual exchange.2016-01-03A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a white tent with a red carpet. In the foreground, a man in an orange-red turban and orange-and-gold cloth, with a long swept-back hair and rudraksha beads, bows and hands a small envelope to a seated man in orange robes with a white flower garland, who sits on an ornate gold-and-orange throne. A man on the right in a cream shirt holds a silver tray of red apples. Behind them, a standing man in white clothes with folded hands stands before a gold throne decorated with floral garlands. Several attendants in orange and saffron cloth stand at left and back. a person cues include the long swept-back hair, ornate orange clothing and rudraksha beads on the seated figure, but identity remains uncertain.2015-01-13A ceremonial scene at a tented event with red carpet and gold-and-red ornate seating. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind wears a red-orange robe, a red-orange turban and a long jasmine-and-marigold garland down the back; their bare arm bears gold bangles. To the left, several men in red-orange turbans, sashes and beaded necklaces stand attentively. Seated on a silver-framed bench in the lower right, an elderly bearded man in saffron-orange robes and matching turban sits with hands together, while another seated attendant in orange sits beside him. Behind them, a gilded throne and colourful flower garlands are visible, with other saffron-clad figures in the background.2015-01-13