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A photograph of a ceremonial stage in front of a large backdrop showing temple architecture. A woman in a rust-red wrap and leopard-print skirt, with a yellow-orange marigold garland, leans forward to embrace or honour an elderly bald man in cream and orange robes who bows with folded hands, a red shawl draped over his shoulders. A silver trident stands on the left beside a red velvet and gold throne. Behind them a man in orange-red robes and gold-rimmed glasses stands, and at the far right another person in orange robes with glasses stands at the edge of the frame. Gilded thrones and a golden canopy complete the setting.2014-05-20May 20 20142014-05-20A photograph on a stage in front of a backdrop showing temple silhouettes and a fiery orange image. A bare-chested figure with long swept-back dark hair, a yellow marigold garland, a rudraksha-style mala and a leopard-print wrap, with a yellow tilak on the forehead, smiles while extending a hand to a man in an orange robe and orange shawl with a white knit cap and eyeglasses who bends forward holding a small paper. A man in white clothes stands at left holding a tray, and gold-carved red-cushioned thrones are visible behind them. Four people are visible.2014-05-20A photo at an indoor event with a galaxy-patterned backdrop and a golden throne-like chair. A person in an orange turban, pink flower garland, gold necklaces and rudraksha beads, wearing a rust-and-gold dhoti, holds out an orange shawl while standing before two older men in orange robes. One elderly man has a white beard and light orange shawl; the other on the right wears glasses, a long white beard and an orange robe with a striped shawl. A tray with offerings is visible at left. a person candidate not confidently identified: the turban-wearing figure shows some cues, but appearance is uncertain.2015-07-19February 09 20132013-02-09January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a stage event with an ornate gold throne and a red-draped chair in the foreground. A figure with long dark hair, a yellow marigold garland, a leopard-print skirt over a rust-red garment and a tilak on the forehead holds up a long red-orange cloth draped over the shoulders of a bald man in pale peach robes and an orange shawl, who bows with palms pressed together. Behind them a banner shows ancient temple spires. On the right an older man in an orange robe and glasses stands with hands folded. A silver trident leans on the left. The figure presenting the cloth shows distinctive long hair, a garland and rust-red robes; this is an appearance-based candidate for a person, shown as a presenter of honour in an in-person setting, with the bowing man as a devotee receiving the cloth.2014-05-20July 17 20162016-07-17A standing figure with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak on the forehead, a marigold garland, a pale pink shawl and rust-brown dhoti with a gold waistband and gold armlet, reaches down to bless a shaved-headed monk in orange robes who bends forward with hands raised. Several other people in orange and brown robes stand behind and beside them under an orange-draped tent with gold ornamental panels and a golden throne at left. Others watch with hands folded, one holding a rudraksha mala.2013-02-09Evening photo on a red-carpeted stage under a white tent with a golden throne and a deity murti garlanded with flowers behind it. A seated man in orange robes and a white flower garland sits in an orange armchair, eyes lowered. A standing priest in a rust-red turban and rust-red dhoti, with a long braid, stretches an orange cloth over the seated man's shoulders. Beside them an attendant in a red-orange robe and turban holds a tray of offerings. To the right, a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and a white-clad man with folded hands stand watching; at left, a woman in a cream sari with gold border stands near the stage edge. Multiple people are visible.2015-01-13February 09 20132013-02-09July 19 20152015-07-19