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A photo of a formal ceremony on a stage in front of a large backdrop showing a portrait of a man wearing a pink turban. A young man in a rust-brown kurta with a matching turban and a garland of orange flowers stands at left, extending his hands to receive a white certificate held by a man in a maroon long coat, cream dhoti and patterned turban with a gold-trimmed shawl. At left stands an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-striped throw. Women in orange and red saris sit at right, one smiling, with rudraksha malas around their necks, and a wall curtain of deep red velvet is behind them.

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November 02 20132013-11-02A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a gilded throne covered in red velvet cushions and a tiger-striped cloth. A man in a brown kurta and dhoti with a tall brown cap and garland stands barefoot at the throne, while a man in a maroon kurta, white dhoti and a red-and-gold turban with a shawl holds out a white certificate with a tree logo toward him. Behind them a large backdrop shows a portrait of a smiling man in a pink turban with a red tilak. To the right, several women in orange and saffron sarees with rudraksha malas sit on the floor with hands folded, and a floor standing air conditioner is visible. Four people are prominent in the foreground; several more women are seated in the background.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A photograph of a stage event with a large backdrop printed with a smiling face wearing a pink turban and a tilak on the forehead. On the left, a standing man in a rust-brown kurta and sash with a white and orange flower garland and a brown turban stands on a gold-and-red throne-like seat with a tiger-print cushion. Facing him at right, a man in a maroon kurta, white dhoti and a gold-embroidered turban stands barefoot with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind him, a figure in orange robes stands. Seated at right in orange saris, women clap and smile. Red carpet covers the stage floor, and red curtains frame the right side.2013-11-02Photo of a stage event in a hall with a large portrait backdrop of a smiling man in a pink-red turban with a bindi. On the left, a standing woman in rust-orange kurta and tunic with a garland and orange turban presses her palms together before a gold-and-red throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Center, a man in a maroon kurta with gold-bordered shawl and maroon turban holds a white folder with a tree logo. Behind him, a saffron-robed man with rudraksha mala holds a card. Seated on the right, several women in orange and rust saris and rudraksha malas clap and smile. a person appears only in the backdrop portrait, not as a physical person.2013-11-02A woman in a rust-brown kurta and matching turban with a long garland stands on a red and gold throne draped with a tiger-print cushion, one hand extended toward a man bowing deeply before her. The man wears a peach-orange embroidered kurta, white churidar trousers and bare feet and holds a white gift bag printed with a tree. Behind them a large backdrop shows a smiling man in a pink turban with a bindi. Several seated women in rust and orange saris watch on a red stage. a person cues are not visible on the standing woman; no one is clearly identifiable as a person, so the figure is treated as a person in ceremonial dress.2013-11-02Indoor ceremonial scene before a large backdrop photograph of a smiling man in a pink turban with a red tilak mark. On the left, a standing figure in a rust-brown kurta and dhoti with a white shawl, garlanded with marigold and colourful flowers and holding a folded brown cloth, stands beside an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a golden lion-head armrest. In the centre, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and orange dhoti, with a white tripundra mark, holds a tray. Seated on the red carpet at right, several women in orange saris and rudraksha malas sit with hands joined in devotion. A wall air conditioner and a window are visible at right.2013-11-02A stage event with a gold-and-red throne draped in a tiger-print cushion. A woman in rust-brown robes, a brown turban with a yellow band and a long white-and-red garland, reaches to place her hand on the head of a man in a maroon kurta and white dhoti who stands with palms pressed in anjali, a white shawl over his shoulders and a cloth draped over his arms. Behind them a large backdrop shows a pink-turbaned portrait, and a woman in orange sits clapping at the right. Rose petals or grains scatter on the red stage carpet.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02Indoor satsang stage with a large backdrop portrait of a smiling man wearing a red-orange turban and a tilak mark. In the foreground a man in a rust-brown kurta with a long white and orange flower garland stands on a gold throne draped in red velvet and a tiger-striped cloth, hands pressed together in greeting. Beside him a man in a maroon kurta, white dhoti and gold-embroidered shawl, wearing a maroon turban, holds a white gift bag with a tree logo. A shaven-headed man in orange robes and rudraksha mala holds a similar bag. Seated devotees in orange and rust robes, some with rudraksha malas, clap along the right. A wall air conditioner and fan are visible.2013-11-02A stage event with a standing figure in rust-brown robes, a brown turban with a fan-like top, a long white and orange garland, and a tan shawl, standing on a gold-carved throne draped in red velvet with a tiger-striped cushion. A large backdrop behind shows a portrait of a smiling man in a pink turban, labelled with a caption. A young man in a peach-coloured embroidered kurta and white churidar stands before the throne, receiving or handing over white printed folders. Behind them a bald priest in orange dhoti and saffron cloth stands near the stage. On the right, seated women in orange and cream saris, one with a red bindi and glasses, smile and clap; a woman in white with a rudraksha mala stands by the curtain. Red carpeted stage, maroon velvet curtains.2013-11-02