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A photograph of a stage ceremony with a painted floral backdrop of red roses and green vines. In the foreground, a figure in a red turban, red robe and gold-edged saffron-and-gold waist sash holds up a garland of white and orange flowers and places it over the head of a bald man in an orange-saffron robe with an orange shawl, hands joined in greeting. Behind them, a man in an orange turban holds an orange cloth, and two bald men in red-and-gold robes with rudraksha-style bead adornments stand nearby; one carries a basket of folded orange cloth. A gold trident and a golden seat stand at the left edge with flowers below. Several people in ceremonial clothing are visible, roughly five to six.

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Ceremonial stage scene with a floral backdrop of red roses, leaves and petals. On the left, a man in a red-orange turban, a saffron-and-gold sash and a white garland stands with his back to the camera, offering a flower garland to a seated devotee wearing a peach shawl. Beside him, a silver trident stands near a gold ornate throne. In the centre, a man in an orange robe and orange turban holds a microphone and a sheet of paper while speaking. On the right, two shaved-headed men in red-orange robes, one holding a basket of orange flowers and a white garland, stand with rudraksha malas. Scattered rose petals cover the stage.2015-05-27A photograph of a stage ceremony with a floral pink and white backdrop scattered with rose petals. A woman in a rust-red turban and saffron-and-gold wrap stands at left, smiling and draping an orange shawl over a bald, saffron-clad man with a yellow tilak on his forehead, who holds his hands together in namaste and wears a white flower garland. A silver trident stands at left and a golden ornament edge is visible. Behind them a man in a yellow turban and glasses holds a microphone, and a man at right in orange robes holds a basket of folded orange cloth. The man receiving the shawl is at the centre of the scene, with a.2015-05-27July 13 20152015-07-13Photograph of a stage event with a floral pink-and-white backdrop. A woman in a rust-red sari with a gold-bordered pallu and a long beaded necklace smiles at left beside a silver trident standard. A woman in a red sari-style garment stands at left edge. In the centre, a bald man in an orange-gold robe with a flower garland and forehead tilak holds a folded paper; a person in a red turban and orange-gold draped clothing with a garland faces him from the left foreground. At right, a bald man with tilak, wearing an orange shawl and rudraksha beads, holds a stack of orange cloth; a man in orange with glasses and an orange cap stands beside him, and a microphone is visible. a person candidate: the bald man in the centre with a garland and orange-gold robe has no distinctive long hair, crown or ornate cues, so identity is uncertain.2015-05-27A photograph of a ceremonial moment on a stage with a blue galaxy-patterned backdrop. A figure in a rust-red turban and a red-and-gold striped wrap, wearing a pink flower garland and gold bangles, drapes an orange shawl over the head of a seated person with long dark hair who wears orange robes. Behind them an older bearded man in orange robes with glasses and a yellow tilak on his forehead looks on. At the right edge, a bearded man with a shaved head and another person in orange are partially visible. The scene suggests a satsang or felicitation, with a flowered arrangement at lower left.2015-07-19Photo of a temple ritual seen from behind. A shaved-headed priest in rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold border and rudraksha beads holds a garland of orange and white flowers up toward a gilded canopy. Beside him a man in a red-orange turban and gold ornaments stands near a golden deity murti. On the right a man in a blue striped shirt and white shawl stands with hands folded in namaste, and another priest in orange with a gold border and rudraksha bracelets stands beside him. Gold and pink decor fills the background.2015-10-26A ceremonial scene at a tented event with red carpet and gold-and-red ornate seating. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind wears a red-orange robe, a red-orange turban and a long jasmine-and-marigold garland down the back; their bare arm bears gold bangles. To the left, several men in red-orange turbans, sashes and beaded necklaces stand attentively. Seated on a silver-framed bench in the lower right, an elderly bearded man in saffron-orange robes and matching turban sits with hands together, while another seated attendant in orange sits beside him. Behind them, a gilded throne and colourful flower garlands are visible, with other saffron-clad figures in the background.2015-01-13Photograph 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.2015-01-13Outdoor 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).2015-01-13October 18 20152015-10-18A ceremonial scene at a red-draped stage with a banana leaf backdrop. A man in a red turban with a white forehead mark and a gold ornate necklace, wearing an orange and red shawl and gold bangles, smiles while holding a red and yellow garland-wrapped vessel with a partner. Beside him, a bald man in orange-striped saffron cloth wears glasses and a sacred thread, and a tall man in red robes stands behind. At left, a man in saffron robes with a sash and armbands stands beside a video camera on a tripod. The scene suggests a ritual exchange of garlands and vessels.2015-10-18Evening ceremony under a white canopy at an ashram event. A man in a saffron-orange kurta with a saffron shawl and dark-rimmed glasses stands at left, reaching toward a bowl of fruit held by a long-haired figure at right wearing a red-orange dhoti and a thick red and orange flower garland, with a bare upper body and a smile. Behind them, a bald man in brown-red robes with rudraksha beads and a wristband speaks into a microphone while holding a red booklet, and another man in a white dhoti with a yellow shawl sits near the front. A gold and yellow flower-decorated throne with a heart-shaped backdrop stands at left, with gold and pink balloons and a red cloth nearby. The long-haired figure at right is a person by appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron-red clothing and a garland, though the identification is appearance-based only.2016-01-03