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A ceremonial exchange on a stage decorated with a large floral arch of marigolds in orange and yellow, purple, red and white garlands. On the left, a bare-chested man with a topknot and a saffron-orange dhoti and a yellow garland holds a silver tray of flowers and offerings. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe holds the tray with both hands, and beside him a man in white ritual clothing stands near. On the right, a man with long hair in an orange shawl and bare upper body, wearing a yellow and pink garland, reaches to take the tray. A golden ornate throne with red cushions sits at the right edge. Several people in the background are partly visible, including a figure in a white shirt holding a garland at far left.

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A photo of a ceremonial welcome at a floral-decorated stage. A bearded priest with a bare chest, orange dhoti and orange-yellow garland holds a bundle of yellow marigolds and offers it to a long-haired man in an orange shawl and green-and-white garland who stands with palms joined in namaskar, head bowed. A white-bearded elder with white vibhuti marks stands at the left edge. Behind them are large floral arches of orange, yellow, purple and red blooms and a gold-carved throne. a person: the standing man has long swept-back hair, an orange shawl and a garland, a presentation consistent with the page, though the appearance is only partially distinctive. The scene is a satsang-style reception with garlands and flower offerings.2010-10-24A photograph of a ceremonial garlanding on a decorated stage. A man with a topknot and bare upper body, wearing an orange dhoti, lifts a long garland of yellow, pink, red and white flowers over a seated person in an orange robe with a green-and-white flower garland and a beaded necklace. The seated person is smiling and looking down. Behind them are a gilded throne with a red velvet cushion and a backdrop of yellow, red and purple flower arrangements. A young man in white dhoti and an orange-red beaded necklace stands at left, an elderly man in white clothing sits partly visible, and another man in orange clothing stands at centre. The seated person has long dark hair and is wearing orange robes, matching Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair and saffron ornate clothing, placed in a role of being honoured with a garland.2010-10-24 +1 copiesOctober 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesA seated ceremony at a decorated stage with a large golden backdrop and floral arch in purple, yellow, orange and red. A man in an orange turban and orange robe with a green and white garland stands with hands joined in namaskar, eyes lowered and smiling, with rudraksha beads visible on his neck. Beside him, a bearded priest with vibhuti on his forehead, bare chest, yellow dhoti with a green border and an orange-beaded necklace holds a bundle of yellow marigolds to offer. Two attendants in white and orange stand at the left edge, and a red cushioned seat sits in the lower right.2010-10-24October 24 20102010-10-24November 26 20112011-11-26 +1 copiesOctober 24 20102010-10-24Photo of a ritual exchange on a stage before a large orange backdrop showing a painted figure. A bald priest with white tripundra marks on his forehead, a red bindi, orange-red rudraksha beads and a gold pendant is bare-chested, wearing an orange dhoti and holding a woven basket of offerings with a white cloth. Beside him a younger attendant in white dhoti and shawl with red-and-white beaded necklaces and white markings on his arms and chest, another attendant in orange with a rudraksha mala, and a man in an orange turban and orange shawl wearing a long garland of green leaves and yellow, purple and white flowers, with a gold bangle, receive the basket. Several other attendants stand at the edge of the frame.2011-11-26A photograph at a ceremonial stage decorated with flower garlands in yellow, orange, purple and red, with a gilded throne at right. A standing priest in orange dhoti and shawl with a tied topknot faces away, guiding an elderly man in white clothes and a white head wrap. At right, a smiling person in a gold-yellow silk shawl and orange garment stands near a red-cushioned seat, with a flower garland. Other attendants in orange robes and a shirtless young man wearing an orange garland stand nearby. a person cue is a person in a gold shawl with a garland, but this is not established by distinctive visible cues such as a crown or rudraksha malas, so the identity remains uncertain.2010-10-24November 29 20112011-11-29July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a pink backdrop and a large arch of multicoloured marigold and rose garlands behind it. At centre, a bearded man with a dark beard and gold necklaces and a pink-and-white garland sits smiling. Two elderly men in saffron-orange robes stand at right and left, one holding a golden ceremonial object at the centre, while a man in a saffron turban and orange cloth reaches toward it. At the lower left, a man in orange holds a silver tray with flower petals. Partially visible people at the bottom edge and left side are also present. A gold deity murti stands at the top of the arch.2016-12-23