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A festive stage scene framed by dense banks of marigolds and flowers in yellow, orange, purple and magenta. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a flower garland of yellow and pink blossoms wears an orange cloth and smiles while holding out his hands toward an elderly white-bearded man with a white beard and forehead tilak, who has his palms pressed together in greeting. On the left, a man with a shaved head and a short beard wears an orange cloth and a yellow-orange beaded mala and holds a bowl of offerings. Behind them a smiling man in orange robes stands among the flowers. a person: the long-haired man in the flower garland, wearing orange, with a distinctive garland and long hair, may be a person; this is an appearance-based candidate only.

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A photograph of a ceremonial reception in front of a large floral backdrop of marigolds and orange, yellow, purple and pink blooms with a gold-coloured element at right. A man in an orange dhoti with a red-and-gold border and a shaved head holds a silver tray at left. A white-bearded elderly man with white vibhuti horizontal marks on his forehead and a rudraksha mala holds his hands in anjali and smiles. Beside him a smiling man in orange robes stands with his hands folded. At right a figure with long dark hair wears an orange shawl and a large yellow-and-pink marigold garland, facing the elderly man. Another man with a shaved head and orange robes stands behind, and a bearded man in orange with a garland stands at far left. The setting suggests a satsang welcome or honouring ceremony.2010-10-24A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in front of a floral backdrop of purple, yellow, orange and magenta flowers. A young man with long dark hair, wearing a thick yellow and pink flower garland over orange saffron robes, smiles broadly and reaches out with cupped hands. Facing him, an elderly man with a long white beard, white forehead markings and a rudraksha mala holds his hands together in a respectful gesture. Beside them, a bare-chested priest with white sacred ash marks on his body and orange cloth holds a silver tray with a small orange object and folded white paper. Another orange-robed attendant stands behind. Two attendants wear orange garments; the scene suggests an offering or blessing.2010-10-24July 19 20152015-07-19A photograph of a ceremonial moment at a satsang stage. In the foreground, a smiling person in an orange-red turban, with a pink flower garland, gold chains and gold bangles, rests a hand on the head of an older man with grey hair who bows forward; he wears an orange garland of yellow and white flowers and a light beige shawl. Behind them, a man in orange robes with a flower garland stands near a brass oil lamp and an ornate gold pillar. The backdrop is a purple and blue cosmic-style image. Three physical people are visible.2015-07-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial garlanding on a decorated stage. A man with a topknot and bare upper body, wearing an orange dhoti, lifts a long garland of yellow, pink, red and white flowers over a seated person in an orange robe with a green-and-white flower garland and a beaded necklace. The seated person is smiling and looking down. Behind them are a gilded throne with a red velvet cushion and a backdrop of yellow, red and purple flower arrangements. A young man in white dhoti and an orange-red beaded necklace stands at left, an elderly man in white clothing sits partly visible, and another man in orange clothing stands at centre. The seated person has long dark hair and is wearing orange robes, matching Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair and saffron ornate clothing, placed in a role of being honoured with a garland.2010-10-24 +1 copiesOutdoor temple entrance scene with a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a yellow tilak on his forehead, a large garland of yellow marigolds and red flowers draped around his neck, hands raised in front of his face. Beside him a bald man in orange robes holds a tall pink-flowered ceremonial staff, and another man in orange and a rudraksha mala stands to the left. On the right a man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands near a saffron-clad attendant with a rudraksha mala and gold chain. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders stand at left. Pillars and yellow-painted walls with floral decorations behind them.2012-09-11A smiling man with short dark hair and a white tilak across his forehead, wearing a saffron-orange garment and a thick garland of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and pink flowers with gold beads, sits before an ornate gold-embossed backdrop. A white-clad elderly man in a white shirt stands at left with his back to the camera, and a woman in white with gold earrings, hands pressed together in namaste, bows at right. A man in an orange striped shirt is partly visible at far left. Red cushions are visible below the seat. The man seated centre has long dark hair swept back and an orange garment, a combination matching the page's a person reference, though his appearance here is only partly visible; a probable identification is not established from appearance alone.2010-10-24October 09 20162016-10-09December 23 20162016-12-23A photo of a ceremonial welcome at a floral-decorated stage. A bearded priest with a bare chest, orange dhoti and orange-yellow garland holds a bundle of yellow marigolds and offers it to a long-haired man in an orange shawl and green-and-white garland who stands with palms joined in namaskar, head bowed. A white-bearded elder with white vibhuti marks stands at the left edge. Behind them are large floral arches of orange, yellow, purple and red blooms and a gold-carved throne. a person: the standing man has long swept-back hair, an orange shawl and a garland, a presentation consistent with the page, though the appearance is only partially distinctive. The scene is a satsang-style reception with garlands and flower offerings.2010-10-24A photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl draped over bare shoulders, red and green flower garlands, and gold ceremonial necklaces, seated before a throne-like backdrop of densely arranged marigolds, roses and mixed flowers in red, yellow, white, purple and green. A shaven-headed man in white dhoti and a rudraksha mala leans in from the left, and another person's hand rests on a shoulder at the far left. A white ceremonial staff topped with a bird figure stands at the left edge. a person is the smiling seated figure with the orange shawl, gold necklaces and flower garlands, indicated by the orange-saffron clothing and ornate adornments. Gold ornamental carving is visible in the upper background, and a deep maroon curtain hangs behind.2012-01-01March 25 20142014-03-25