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A ceremonial exchange inside a decorated tent: a man in a red-and-orange turban, orange-and-gold dhoti and a long beaded necklace with a gold pendant sits smiling on the left, wearing gold armlets. Opposite him a man in an orange cap and saffron robe sits cross-legged, with spectacles, holding a red velvet cloth draped over an object. Marigold garlands and a brass tray of orange flowers lie on a carved wooden table, with a brass lamp stand and pink flowers in a vase behind. Another bearded man in saffron sits in the background among other robed people, and a bald man in orange stands at the right. A red cloth and purple ribbons lie in the foreground.

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September 17 20152015-09-17September 17 20152015-09-17 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20152015-09-17A ceremonial exchange in a temple-style hall. A seated man on the left wears a red-orange turban, a red-and-gold dhoti-style garment, a long gold necklace with a large pendant, and gold armlets; he smiles and rests his hand on a red cloth. Facing him, a man in a saffron-orange robe and saffron cap leans forward, holding pink and red flowers over the cloth. Behind them, a bald man in orange and a few people in red and gold garments stand near brass lamps and a vase of roses, with yellow marigolds in a brass tray in the foreground. Purple and red ribbon-wrapped gifts sit on the table.2015-09-17September 17 20152015-09-17A seated ceremonial scene before ornate golden and brass ritual fixtures with draped fabrics and pink roses. On the left, a smiling man wears a red turban with a white tilak, a rust-red garment with a gold-yellow border, a heavy gold chain with a large gold pendant, gold armbands and bangles. In the centre, an elderly bearded sadhu in saffron-orange robes wears a dark rudraksha mala and white forehead markings. On the right, a bearded man in a red shawl and pink top wears a gold chain and bangles, his hands near a plate. Marigolds, rose petals and a small silver tray lie in front. A small sign reads in Hindi that the pictured setting is the Niranjani Akhara.2015-09-17A seated ritual scene with several saffron-clad men beside a long low row of brass and silver trays. In the foreground, a man in an orange robe with gold trim and a gold-bordered shawl holds up a small flame-lit plate above the trays, which hold a lit oil lamp, marigold garlands and bowls. Beside him a bald man in deep red-brown robes with a gold necklace holds a small brass vessel. To the left, a man in a red-orange turban and matching cloth, hands pressed together in namaste, sits near another man with a long white beard in orange. Behind them, a bald man in orange wears spectacles and a gold necklace, and more attendants stand in white garments. Marigold flowers, a red cloth and folded booklets sit on the cloth-covered floor.2015-09-17 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20152015-09-17September 17 20152015-09-17A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in a temple-like hall with garlands and petals on the floor. In the foreground, a smiling man in a red turban, red shawl and gold necklace holds out a silver foil-wrapped gift tied with pink ribbon. A man in an orange cap, orange robe and beaded necklace, wearing glasses, reaches to receive it. Behind them, a bearded man in orange robes sits, and other men in red and white dhotis stand near brass lamps and flower garlands. The scene appears to be a gifting or offering moment during a formal gathering.2015-09-17A photograph of a ceremonial gathering seated in rows on a stage with ornate golden and silver decor. In the foreground at left, an elderly white-bearded man in pale peach robes and a black bead necklace sits smiling. Beside him, a man in a red-orange turban, orange shawl and beaded necklace sits cross-legged. Further along, bearded sadhus in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas sit before silver puja trays scattered with red rose petals, with lit oil lamps and offering plates. At right, a priest in white dhoti with white tilak and orange marigold garlands tends the trays, and a younger man in a yellow-gold garland stands at the edge. Behind them, painted deity figures and red-robed attendants appear in the background.2015-09-17September 12 20152015-09-12