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A photograph of an indoor ceremony in a plain hall. A woman in a pink saree with a red blouse stands and places a white and yellow flower garland over the neck of a man in a cream kurta and white dhoti with an orange shawl, who bows deeply. In the foreground a shaven-headed monk in orange robes kneels on a mat with his head lowered, a white garland around his neck. Behind them a woman in a red-and-gold saree stands near an ornate gold-and-red throne-like seat. Several seated devotees in orange and white garments sit along the back wall, and a seated drummer plays a drum at right. Marigold and white flower garlands are visible throughout.

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July 09 20122012-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial gathering indoors. A woman in a green sari with a gold border and an orange shawl, wearing a yellow and white flower garland, stands while a man in a white dhoti and orange sash kneels before her with his hands at her waist. Beside them, a shaven-headed man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala kneels, and a younger man in white with an orange shawl and garland sits nearby. Behind them, many people in orange and white clothing stand and sit, and a dhol drum rests on the floor at right. The setting appears to be a ritual or devotional ceremony with flower garlands.2012-07-09December 26 20062006-12-26A indoor ceremony where a bald man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold-beaded necklace stands at left holding a microphone and a paper, speaking to the room. In the centre a woman in a maroon sari with an orange shawl and a flower garland bows her head while a man in white dhoti and kurta bends low to touch her feet. Nearby, a man in pink shirt plays a dholak drum, and devotees in orange shawls and white clothes sit and stand along the back wall. Scattered petals cover the floor and a small child in yellow sits at left.2012-07-09A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual inside a hall. A man in orange saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and white tilak markings stands at left holding a microphone and a booklet. A smiling woman in a white sari with a red border and marigold garland stands centre, while a man in a grey jacket with an orange shawl bends forward to touch her feet on a yellow cushion. Other seated devotees in orange and white are visible in the background, along with a golden throne and a drum at right.2012-07-09A photograph inside a plain blue-walled room where a seated man in a rust-red robe and red-orange shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and ornate bangles, holds up a long garland of marigolds, green leaves and pink flowers. Two devotees bow before him: a woman in a purple top and white sari bends forward with hands joined, and a man in white shirt bows at her side. A standing attendant in saffron-orange robes with beads and a staff stands behind him. On the left, seated women in sarees watch with hands folded. Framed pictures and a small deity image hang on the wall. Overlay text reads 'Receiving Swamiji'. Watermarked archive photo.2014-06-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a home visit ritual in a small room with yellow-and-cream wall decor. A seated person in an orange-and-maroon sannyasi-style robe wears a multicolour marigold and rose garland and holds a silver trident up with one hand. Before him, a woman in an orange blouse and white sari bends low over a brass plate, while a man in white shirt and white dhoti pours or applies liquid at his feet. Behind them, orange-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas stand, one holding a camera, and family members including a woman in a teal sari and a man holding a young child watch with hands folded. Ritual washing, padapuja-style worship and devotees' darshan are visible.2014-06-27A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown shawl and a pink and white flower garland, receives a devotee who bends forward with head lowered at the foot of a golden ceremonial staff decorated with white and orange flower garlands. Behind them a standing man in an orange robe and gold bead necklace, with rudraksha bracelets, watches and assists, while women and children in red, pink and orange clothing crowd a red-draped tent. Flower offerings and a small golden vessel sit on a red-covered table in the foreground. The setting suggests a darshan or padapuja at an outdoor camp.2016-04-26Indoor ceremony in a plain room with tiled floor and wall. A bald priest in orange robes with sandalwood markings and a gold-beaded necklace stands at left holding an open book and a microphone. A woman in a green saree with gold border and a garland of yellow and white flowers bends forward, placing a hand on the garland of a seated man in white dhoti and orange shawl who bows his head. Onlookers in orange, white and casual clothes stand and sit around, a few children among them. Wooden benches and a small drum are visible.2012-07-09A seated figure with long dark hair, bare-shouldered in a maroon and gold-bordered garment with gold bangles, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold ornaments, lifts a long white flower garland over the head of a devotee kneeling on an orange cloth. Scattered petals lie on the floor. Around them, a woman in a white sari and a girl in a pink embroidered dress with a black beaded necklace kneel or watch, while a saffron-robed man, a man in a light blue shirt, and other standing onlookers fill a room with brick walls, a window, a brass lamp stand, a framed picture and a shelf holding small figurines. A photographer in a red robe takes pictures. The scene reads as a padapuja-style home garland ceremony.2014-06-20June 27 20142014-06-27June 24 20142014-06-24 +2 copies