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A photo in a decorated hall with a gold-framed arch and hanging tassels. A woman in an orange sari with an orange head covering, red and gold trim and a red mala stands at left beside a red and gold seat with a tiger-skin cushion. A bare-shouldered man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl leans forward, and a man in a white kurta holds a white shopping bag with a tree logo. Women in orange and maroon saris sit on the floor at right with palms pressed together, and a flower-covered murti lies in the background.

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October 07 20132013-10-07October 07 20132013-10-07October 07 20132013-10-07A photograph of an event on a decorated stage with arched cream-and-gold panels hung with colourful tassels. On the left, a man with a shaved-looking head wrapped in an orange turban wears an orange shawl with gold border, a rudraksha-style red-and-white bead garland and a silver-toned necklace, standing beside a gilded throne draped with a tiger-print cushion and red velvet. In the centre, a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a bead necklace holds a white envelope or document. On the right, a smiling man in a white striped kurta and white trousers accepts papers from him. Behind them, women in orange and red saris and garlands sit on the stage, and floral-decked deity figures or palanquin decorations appear at right.2013-10-07October 07 20132013-10-07A standing man in an orange-saffron turban, orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a red-and-white beaded mala and gold armband, stands on a raised dais with red cushions and a tiger-skin seat, handing a white paper gift bag toward a man in white kurta who bows with folded hands. Behind them a white-robed attendant holds another bag, and women in orange-red saris with folded hands sit on the floor at right. Colourful tassels hang from arched gold-patterned pillars, and a gold ornate chair and flower-decorated altar appear at the edge. The scene looks like a satsang or gift presentation at an ashram hall.2013-10-07October 07 20132013-10-07October 07 20132013-10-07A standing man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a red rudraksha mala and a saffron turban, stands on a raised dais in front of a gilded throne with red cushions and a tiger-skin rug. He reaches to accept a white paper envelope with a printed tree logo from an older man in a white striped kurta and white trousers, who bows slightly. Behind them a man in white dhoti with gold border stands, and along the right women in saffron-orange saris and rudraksha malas sit with folded hands. Arched panels with colourful tassels and flower garlands frame the stage, and a white air conditioner sits at right. Whether the standing saffron-clad man is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2013-10-07October 07 20132013-10-07A photograph of a ceremonial exchange on a decorated stage. A figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and orange shawl, with an orange turban and a red mala around the neck, stands before a gilded throne covered in red cushions and a tiger-striped cloth, hands pressed together in namaste. Facing them, a man in a cream kurta and white dhoti with long dark hair holds out a white paper gift bag printed with a tree logo. Behind them, garlands of red and white flowers and hanging tassels frame the scene, and women in orange-red saris with rudraksha malas sit on the right, several with hands folded.2013-10-07Photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A figure in an orange turban, orange shawl and rust-orange dhoti with gold borders, wearing a long red-and-white garland and beaded necklaces, stands at left before a gold-and-red throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. A man in a white shirt and black trousers leans forward smiling, offering a white paper bag printed with a tree logo. Another man in white ritual dress stands behind them. Women in orange and saffron saris sit in the audience at lower right, and colourful tassels hang from the arched stage backdrop. a person is the figure in orange with the rudraksha-style beaded necklace and turban, and the description is appearance-based only.2013-10-07