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A seated figure in a red-and-silver ceremonial chair is garlanded with a thick garland of red, orange and white flowers. Around them, saffron-robed monks with rudraksha malas and ornate gold-edged cloth stand close; one orange-robed man in the foreground leans in with a rudraksha bracelet and hoop earring. A man in a white kurta with an orange-and-gold shawl stands at right offering a garland. Behind them a banner shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and a painted deity with a veena. a person is the seated figure in the red chair, shown with long hair, a red-and-gold garland and a plain dark saree-style cloth. The seated figure is the central honoured person.

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A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at an outdoor event. A seated man in a central red-and-white ornate chair wears a large garland of white, red and yellow flowers, gold bangles and beaded necklaces, and holds a small white card or paper. A man in a white kurta with a saffron and gold shawl bends forward to offer him a gesture of respect. Around them, saffron-robed men with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces stand watching, and a banner behind shows printed portraits. The seated figure shows no distinctive a person cues sufficient to confirm identity, so this is uncertain. Five people are visible.2013-11-11A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at an outdoor event. A man seated on an ornate red-and-silver throne wears a garland of red, yellow and white flowers over a dark maroon garment and beaded necklaces; his face is lowered. Standing before him, a bald man in an orange robe presses a white flower to his forehead while a man in a white kurta with a red-and-gold shawl places a hand near his face. To the left, a shaved-headed monk in saffron robes with rudraksha malas holds his hands together, and several saffron-clad sannyasis stand behind. A banner with a painted deity and pink-and-yellow background hangs above, and purple drapes frame the scene. Printed text on the banner is not legible.2013-11-11Outdoor ceremonial gathering under a pink and white tent with a banner behind showing a deity image and a portrait of a saffron-robed figure. Two red ornate thrones sit side by side. On the left, a smiling person in red and maroon robes wears a yellow beaded garland, a red-and-white flower necklace and gold bangles. On the right, a bald man in an orange-saffron robe sits on the other throne, with a devotee in white kneeling before him and a man in pink shirt standing at the right edge. Behind them, several saffron-robed monks wear rudraksha malas. A man at left holds a white flower garland. Green mats cover the floor. Five or more people are visible.2013-11-11November 11 20132013-11-11Outdoor ceremony under a pavilion with purple and yellow drapery. A seated man on an ornate red throne with silver fittings wears a red garment, a saffron-and-red flower garland, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, smiling. Two men in white shirts bow toward him from the sides, one touching the throne arm. Behind, several shaved-headed men in saffron and orange robes and mala beads stand, one with palms together in anjali, and a man in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands behind the throne. Pink banners behind show painted deities including Lakshmi and Ganesha, and a framed portrait with a smiling figure. Flower petals lie on a red cloth in the foreground. The seated figure appears to be a person, identified by the ornate throne, red garment, garland and rudraksha mala, though the appearance is uncertain.2013-11-11A seated man in a red-and-gold garment receives a long garland of white flowers with yellow and orange marigolds, which he holds at his chest while bending his head forward. He sits on an ornate red throne with silver-toned detailing. A priest in orange robes and beaded necklaces stands at left holding a microphone and a printed sheet, while a man in a white kurta with orange shawl bows in at right. Behind them several men in orange and white robes, rudraksha and beaded malas, stand under a banner with printed deity images. The scene suggests a felicitation or reception with garlanding at an outdoor pavilion.2013-11-11November 11 20132013-11-11A ceremonial reception at an outdoor stage. A smiling man seated on an ornate red peetha throne with peacock-carved armrests wears a red and gold silk garment, a gold-bordered shawl, a long rudraksha-style mala and a heavy garland with red flowers and silver-toned balls. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas stand and fold hands in greeting. On the left, men in white shirts and dhotis hold a tall gold-and-red ceremonial staff with tassels. A man in white at right holds a microphone. Behind them, banners show a smiling saffron-clad figure and deity images of Ganesha and Lakshmi on a patterned backdrop. a person: the seated man wears a long rudraksha-style mala, a gold-bordered shawl and ornate red-gold silk, and sits enthroned while being honoured.2013-11-11November 11 20132013-11-11A padapuja ritual in a decorated hall with a red-and-silver throne. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a white-and-yellow flower garland sits on a red chair while a devotee in a golden-bordered brown silk sari bends to wash or honour his bare feet over a silver plate. Beside him a shaved-headed attendant in orange also wears floral garlands, and a woman in a brown sari with a bun and bangles sits on the left. Standing men in white shirts and dhotis with garlands and a woman in a gold-bordered sari look on, some with folded hands. Flowers and a small flame are visible near the feet.2013-11-11Photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a banner with printed portraits and deity images. Two red ornate thrones with silver motifs sit side by side. On the left, a person with long swept-back hair in a red-brown garment wears a red and white floral garland with yellow flowers and gold necklaces. Next, an orange-robed monk with a shaved head and a hand near his face sits on the second throne. On the right, an older man in white with a white floral garland and a saffron-and-green shawl sits beside them. Standing behind, several saffron-robed men and a white-clad man wear rudraksha malas. Above, printed portraits and goddess and deity illustrations decorate the backdrop.2013-11-11November 11 20132013-11-11