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A photograph of a garlanding ceremony in a temple setting decorated with yellow, red, and purple flower garlands. A man with grey hair, bare-chested in a golden-yellow shawl and white dhoti with green border, lifts a long yellow-and-pink flower garland over the head of a seated figure in an orange-red robe and gold-trimmed yellow shawl, who wears gold bangles and a gold necklace and bows the head. Behind them is a gold throne-like seat with a golden lion carving. To the left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands with palms joined. On the right, several women in white and colourful saris sit on the floor watching, and a gold-framed window with yellow panels is on the wall.

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A ceremonial scene at a temple-like altar decorated with yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands. A man with grey hair wearing a golden-yellow silk upper cloth and white dhoti is draping a yellow shawl over the shoulders of a woman in an orange sari with a gold necklace. A bald man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands at left beside a gold ornamental object. Brass trays with fruit, lamps and offerings sit on the floor, and several women in white and colourful saris watch from the right. A gold-framed window with ornamental woodwork is on the wall behind. The scene reads as a temple honouring or shawl-offering ritual.2011-12-20A photograph of a ceremony beside a golden throne-like seat draped with yellow, green, purple and white flower garlands. A tall figure in saffron-orange robes with long hair, a gold necklace and bangles stands on the seat, receiving a garland from a bald man in a golden-yellow shawl over white dhoti, while a saffron-robed attendant on the left holds a rudraksha mala and stands near bananas. Brass plates with fruit, apples and oil lamps sit in front, and seated women in saris and men in white watch from the right beside a window with yellow panels. A deity murti is visible at the left base of the throne. Swamiji appearance is uncertain from the image alone; the figure matches several presentation cues in saffron robes, long hair and gold necklace, so this is probable Swamiji being garlanded.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20January 01 20082008-01-01A seated figure on a richly decorated golden throne is garlanded with yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves, with a large floral backdrop behind. He wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and has long dark hair with a red tilak on his forehead. Standing before him, a bare-chested priest in a golden-yellow shawl and white dhoti with a green border drapes a garland over his shoulders. At left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a beaded mala stands with palms pressed together. In the foreground, brass plates hold red apples, flowers and offerings. Seated devotees in white and colourful saris watch from the right, and a carved wooden window frames the wall behind.2011-12-20A photograph of a temple ceremony. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a yellow shawl, rudraksha mala beads and gold necklaces stands smiling in front of a golden throne decorated with yellow, orange and red marigold garlands. Facing him, a person in a gold-yellow shawl and white dhoti bows with hands raised. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands beside the throne. Seated devotees in white and green saris and white clothing watch at right, and a brass tray holds offerings on the floor. A wooden window with yellow panes is visible on the wall behind.2011-12-20A standing man in an orange-saffron dhoti and matching orange shawl stands before an ornate golden throne heavily decorated with yellow, orange, purple and red flower garlands and white jasmine. He wears a long yellow garland, a rudraksha-style beaded mala with pink and green tassels, gold bangles and a gold armband, and is smiling while gesturing with one hand. Seated women in white and orange saris kneel on the right, with hands folded in namaskar, before a tray of offerings. A golden lion-shaped armrest is visible on the left of the throne, and a white ceiling fan stands on the right. a person is described here as the standing figure in saffron with the long hair and beaded mala.2011-12-20January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a gold-and-cream throne with a dense garland of yellow, red and purple flowers behind it. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe with rudraksha beads sits on a gold-trimmed seat and extends his arm to touch the forehead of an older man in cream dhoti and shirt with a green-and-gold shawl, who bends forward with hands raised. A shaved-headed monk in orange robes stands at left with palms pressed together in greeting. A young man in a checked shirt stands at right holding pink flower garlands, and a metal pot sits on the red carpet. Three people are visible, plus the seated figure.2011-12-20A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair wearing saffron-orange robes and a long yellow-and-white flower garland, seated before a floral-decorated altar framed with white jasmine and red and orange blossoms. Two men in white kurta-style clothing with orange shawls stand beside him; one adjusts the orange cloth on the seated figure's lap, and a young child with long dark hair kneels at the lower left. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes and ceremonial garland, seated in a Padapuja-style setting with devotees attending.2007-07-29A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a temple-like hall with a gold-ornate throne heavily decorated with yellow, orange, pink and white flower garlands. A central figure with long dark hair and a red tilak wears an orange robe, an orange-gold shawl, a gold necklace and stacked bangles, and has heavy flower garlands draped over the arms, standing beside the throne. Facing him, a bald man in a yellow-gold brocade shawl and white dhoti bows with hands folded, while a man in orange with a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge. Seated women in white and red-bordered saris watch at the right beside brass offering plates. Probable Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange robe and shawl, gold necklace and garlands mark the central figure as the honoured guest.2011-12-20A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne heavily decorated with yellow, orange and red marigold garlands. He wears a gold-beaded necklace and a rudraksha mala with a saffron-orange garment, and smiles as a man in a white shirt and white trousers lifts a white-and-black ceremonial cap or pot over his head. Two saffron-robed attendants stand to the left, one wearing a long mala, and a woman in white kneels at the lower left. A golden footstool sits in front of the throne, and a small wooden shrine-like structure with carved frame stands in the background.2011-12-20