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Two men stand side by side on a temple dais in front of a gilded deity shrine. Both wear garlands of white and red flowers and orange-saffron dhotis with saffron shawls. The man on the left has long dark hair swept back, a forehead tilak, a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace, and holds a tall brass lamp stand. The man on the right wears a shaved head, a red-and-orange shawl, a rudraksha mala and flower garlands, and stands with hands folded. Ornate gold and red decorations surround them.

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Two men stand side by side on a raised platform in a temple setting. The man on the left wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and a long white garland with red flower strands, and has long dark hair with a tilak on his forehead; he holds a tall brass lamp stand. The man on the right wears orange-red robes, a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, with his hands folded and a headpiece on his head. Gold temple decorations and a red cloth are behind them.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27A photograph of a ceremony with two standing figures in front of a richly decorated backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red garment and a rudraksha mala with a large floral garland, and holds a ceremonial rod. The figure on the right wears a white garment with a red border and a flower garland, with a dark shawl over the shoulders. Brass ritual lamps stand to the side and a decorated deity figure is visible at the right edge. Two people are present.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27 +1 copiesThree men in saffron-orange robes stand at a temple entrance, each wearing white and red flower garlands over their clothing and gold ornaments with rudraksha beads. The man on the right, with his palms pressed together in greeting, wears a saffron shawl and a gold necklace with a headpiece. The man on the left has a red-and-white garland and a rudraksha mala. A third monk in orange stands between them behind, with a bare-chested figure partially visible at the right edge. The setting is a doorway with dark interior walls. a person cues are not clearly established by the three-plus distinctive visible cues required, so the figure is described by role as a sannyasi in garlands.2012-05-16May 16 20122012-05-16 +1 copiesInside a temple hall, two men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stand side by side, each wearing rudraksha malas and garlands. The man on the left has a pink and white flower garland and a headband; the man on the right wears a golden headpiece, gold necklaces and a beaded mala, with bare chest and arm bands. Behind them, devotees in white and orange clothing stand among pillars, with a brass lamp and a sculpted figure at the left edge.2012-05-16May 16 20122012-05-16 +1 copiesPhotograph of two men standing in a temple doorway, each wearing a long white-and-red garland of flowers, orange-saffron robes and beaded gold-toned necklaces. The man on the right holds his hands together in front of his chest, and a third man in saffron robes stands behind them with a shaven head. A fourth person is partly visible at the right edge. The setting appears to be a dim temple interior with a stone doorway.2012-05-16June 05 20122012-06-05 +1 copiesMay 16 20122012-05-16 +1 copiesTwo people walk through a temple corridor in procession, both dressed in saffron-orange robes and garlanded with white jasmine and red flower garlands. The figure in front, with long dark hair and a red and white garland, smiles broadly and raises a hand in greeting. Behind him, a second robed figure with shaved head also wears a white flower garland and waves. Warm lamplight and temple pillars frame the scene, with a few blurred figures visible in the background.2012-04-27