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December 25 2005

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A person with long, swept-back dark hair and a small dark vibhuti mark on the forehead stands in an orange draped garment with a shawl-like wrap, wearing layered ornate gold necklaces and gold-coloured bead garlands. They hold a silver aarti lamp with a flame rising from its dish, a lit flame emerging in front of a dark background, with smoke or incense drifting around. Beaded rudraksha-style bracelets are on the wrists and an upper arm, and a second aarti lamp is partly visible at the right edge. The setting is an evening ritual with a darkened background.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20August 31 20122012-08-31A smiling man with long swept-back black hair, a red vermilion mark on his forehead, saffron-orange draped robe over a bare shoulder, and a ceremonial gold bead mala around his neck stands at a microphone. He holds a tall brass oil lamp with lit flames and a white flower garland on top, while his other hand gestures toward a second lamp at the right edge. Behind him an orange banner with partial a person-related lettering and a large portrait on the left form the stage backdrop, beside a white cooler unit. a person in saffron robe and gold mala lighting an aarti lamp.2009-09-15March 02 20112011-03-02A seated man in orange saffron robes with a gold-bordered shawl sits on a cream upholstered sofa in front of an ornate gold-carved throne. He has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a long gold-toned rudraksha-style mala with a gold clasp at the chest, and his hands rest clasped in his lap. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands to the right beside an orange towel draped over the sofa arm.2011-01-29December 20 20112011-12-20A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on a cream-upholstered sofa in front of an ornate gold-carved throne-style backrest. He wears an orange saffron wrap draped over his shoulder and a thick gold necklace of large beaded links with a central gold pendant, and holds his hands clasped in his lap. Beside him stands a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, and an orange towel rests on the armrest.2011-01-29December 20 20112011-12-20A smiling man with long, wavy dark hair and a red kumkum bindi on his forehead stands against a dark background, wearing an orange saffron-coloured garment with a gold border draped over his shoulder. He wears a heavy ornate gold necklace of large bead-like pendants and gold bracelets on his arm, and holds a lit oil lamp in one hand, with a flame visible and wisps of smoke behind him. A partially visible second person in orange stands at the right edge. Clothing and adornments suggest a ceremonial aarti setting.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A close profile photograph of a smiling man with long dark swept-back hair, white vertical tilak marks and a red bindi on his forehead, eyes lowered. He wears an orange saffron shawl edged with gold, multiple strands of brown rudraksha malas with silver spacers, and a gold armlet on his upper arm. Behind him, blurred brass oil lamps with lit flames stand near a golden tray of red fruit and offerings.2011-02-26