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A stage ceremony in front of an ornate golden shrine arch with carved deity figures and a gold umbrella above. Two men in orange robes and a standing man in a red turban and rainbow-striped garland, wearing a dark red cloth, present or receive an orange offering tray together. A seated man in orange with a gold necklace watches at left, with a floral arrangement of red, purple and yellow blooms behind. Another person in a red turban and orange wrap stands at right. The tray is held between the two central figures, one bald with a white beard and one wearing a red-and-gold skullcap.

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January 13 20152015-01-13Photograph of a stage ceremony in front of an ornate golden temple-style backdrop with a gilded umbrella and a large floral arrangement of red, yellow, purple and white garlands. A bald, bearded elder in orange robes stands at center, holding an orange cloth and handing it to a younger man in orange robes and a red turban-style cap with a red bead necklace. A woman in maroon and red saree with a multicolour garland stands at right, smiling and touching the cloth. A seated man in orange robes with a beaded mala sits at left on a red-cushioned chair. Several others in red and orange head wraps are partly visible at the right edge.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13Photograph of a stage event with ornate gold throne and floral garland arrangement behind. A bearded elder in orange robes stands at left holding a small ornate box, while a man in orange robes and a red cap smiles and receives it. At right, a man in a red turban and red robe with multiple beaded malas and a flower garland applauds. Seated at left, a man with a beard wears orange robes and a gold necklace. Seated figures in orange robes sit on the right. The scene reads as a formal ceremonial presentation on a decorated dais.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A stage event before an ornate golden shrine arch with a gilded umbrella and carved figures, and a bouquet-like floral backdrop in red, yellow, purple and green. A bearded man in orange robes stands at centre, holding a folded orange cloth; beside him a man in an orange robe and red head-cover receives it with hands joined. At right, a person in a red turban and a multicolour flower garland wears a rust-coloured wrap and gold bangles. A seated man in orange with a rudraksha mala sits at far left, and other orange-clad people stand at right. The scene reads as a formal honouring or ceremonial exchange on stage.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13Outdoor stage event under a white tent with a gilded ornate throne at left draped with a rainbow flower garland. An older bald man in orange robes stands at centre-left, handing a small object to a smiling man in an orange shawl and red cap. At right, a sannyasi in a red turban, rainbow flower garlands and rudraksha mala stands beside others in orange and red robes. Seated figures in orange robes sit at left and right edges. a person cues (none clearly distinctive enough to commit).2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a stage event with several saffron-robed monks. Standing centre, a bald, bearded older man in orange robes holds a red folded document or card while a man in an orange robe and red cap stands with hands folded in front of him. To the right, a figure in a rust-red turban, orange-brown robe and long multicoloured flower garlands with gold bangles stands facing them. Seated at left is a bearded man in orange with a rudraksha-style necklace, and seated at far right an elderly man in orange with a pink shawl. Behind them stands an ornate gold throne-like chair decorated with a multicoloured flower garland, and white draping forms the backdrop.2015-01-13A stage event at an ashram with a gilded ornate backdrop and a golden canopy over a throne decorated with flower garlands. Three men in saffron and orange robes stand center stage. A man in orange robe and white cloth presents a small red envelope to a white-bearded elder with a rudraksha mala and orange shawl, who holds a palm extended. On the right, a man in a red-orange turban, orange shawl and colourful flower garland gestures toward him. Seated men in orange, and a standing attendant in white, watch from the sides. Gold carvings and white drapery form the backdrop.2015-01-13