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A photograph of a man standing barefoot on a stage at night beside a brass tray lamp set on a red cloth draped with yellow marigold garland, its flame rising from a wick. He wears a white turban, a multi-coloured garland of white flowers with red and purple accents, an embellished sequined long coat in blue and pink tones, and a grey shawl with tassels over dark patterned dhoti-style clothing. His hand is extended toward the flame in a ritual gesture. Behind him stand a tall brass lamp stand and a golden, illuminated deity murti decorated with flowers. The scene suggests an aarti or lamp-lighting ceremony.

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A man in a pale silver-grey turban and a sparkling multicoloured sequined sherwani with a grey shawl stands on a stage holding a brass oil lamp with a flame, lighting a fire in a brass vessel. He wears a garland of white jasmine and striped red, green and purple flowers with a string of rudraksha-like beads. A red cloth draped pedestal with a yellow marigold garland holds the fire, and a tall brass lamp stand and a gold-decorated shrine stand in the dark background. The scene is an aarti-style lamp offering with a flame lit in a vessel.2010-01-01A standing man in a white turban and multicoloured flower garland stands on a dark stage, palms hovering over a lit oil lamp on a brass tray. The tray is wrapped in a red cloth and edged with a yellow marigold garland. He wears a sequined, pinkish-blue embroidered kurta over dark striped trousers and a silver-grey shawl. Behind him, gold-covered ornate deity murti and a flower arrangement glow on a stage, with a brass lamp in the background. a person: the cues are a turban, a multi-coloured garland and ornate clothing, but the appearance is only partly confirmed, so this is uncertain.2010-01-01A dimly lit stage photograph shows a robed figure in a dark ceremonial garment and light turban bending forward to light a small oil lamp on a brass tray. The tray is edged with yellow marigold garlands and set on a red cloth-draped stand. The figure wears a long garland of beads over the shoulders. A tall ornate silver lamp stand and a bouquet of flowers stand at the right edge against a black backdrop. The lamp flame is the main light source.2010-01-01A seated man sits on an ornate gilded throne with a large carved golden back, a cream turban on his head and a red tilak mark on his forehead. He wears a shimmering lavender sequined sherwani, a gold beaded necklace and a garland of white flowers with red, green and purple ribbons. His hands rest clasped in his lap as he gazes to the side. In the foreground a brass lamp with a bright flame sits on a stand edged with green leaf garland over red cloth, and a floral arrangement of orange and yellow blooms rests on a gold pedestal at right.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved, tall backrest on a stage with dark blue drapes. He wears a white turban, a lavender embellished sherwani-style garment, and a long garland of white and multicolored flowers over a gold bead necklace, hands folded in his lap. In the foreground a large brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits on a red cloth-draped stand edged with green marigold garland. A flower arrangement of orange, yellow and pink blooms rests on a gilded side table, and a red patterned rug covers the stage floor. 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A large oil lamp with a bright flame sits in the foreground, garlanded with green foliage, and a microphone stand is visible at right. The throne's carved gold backrest and armrests frame him. a person: the figure wears a turban, ornate sequined clothing and a gold bead mala on a throne, though his face is partly obscured and features are not clearly visible, so this is an appearance-based label only.2010-01-01A seated man in a pale cream turban and a pink-lilac sequined embroidered kurta sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold backrest and cushioned gold armrests. A long multicoloured garland of white flowers with green, red and purple accents hangs over his shoulders, with a heavy gold beaded necklace at his chest. A red tilak mark is visible on his forehead. In the foreground, a lit oil lamp with a tall flame sits on a dark tray decorated with greenery and yellow flowers. A microphone stand is at the right edge.2010-01-01Photograph of a smiling man in profile wearing a pale silver-grey turban and a multicoloured embroidered sequined tunic with a blue inner garment. He wears long white jasmine garlands with red and purple flower accents and a gold bead necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead. His hands are raised in a gesture while he appears to clap or gesture toward an audience. The background is plain black stage drapery. Appearance-based cues of long hair, turban, ornate clothing and garlands suggest a probable Swamiji (probable) on stage in person.2010-01-01Photograph inside a decorated pavilion showing a standing figure in a cream embroidered sherwani with long dark hair, wearing a multicoloured turban with pink and yellow tones and a sheer orange shawl draped over one shoulder. The figure rests one hand on the rim of a tall brass oil lamp (deepam) with a lit flame, set on a red-carpeted stage amid orange, yellow and pink flower arrangements and green palm leaves. Behind is a yellow and black wall panel with a bird-like motif edged in red and gold, and draped pink curtains. Visible physical people: the one standing figure; a partial arm of another person appears at the left edge holding a flower-laden tray. The figure appears to be a person: long hair, a turban and an orange shawl, with the lamp offering as the action.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01June 09 20092009-06-09