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August 02 20172017-08-02A photograph of a ritual scene at night. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a yellow headband and gold-beaded necklace holds a lit camphor flame in a silver lamp and waves it toward a seated figure. The seated figure, on a red cushioned throne with a large gold carved backrest, has long dark hair and wears a rust-red robe and multiple rudraksha malas with a gold pendant, with palms pressed to the forehead. A white fan and a second attendant in orange cloth stand nearby, with smoke rising through the air.2017-08-02Night photograph of a ceremony beside a golden throne. A man on the left in orange saffron robes, with a bare upper body, rudraksha beads and a bearded face, holds two lit oil lamps toward a seated figure. The seated person on a gold-framed throne has hands pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, wearing long layered garlands of yellow and red flowers and a dark robe. Smoke rises in the air, and a multicoloured fringed canopy hangs overhead. A flower-garlanded plinth lies at the lower left.2016-02-16A night-time photograph of a ceremonial aarti being offered before a seated figure on a gold-carved throne. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border and a yellow head cloth stands bent forward, holding a flaming oil lamp on a brass stand near a white electric fan. Beside him an attendant in saffron cloth holds a long stick, and a rudraksha mala hangs from his neck. The seated figure wears a deep red-orange robe, long flowing dark hair, a long gold-and-bead necklace, and gold bangles, with both hands pressed to his head. Smoke drifts through the air and coloured prayer flags hang in the background.2017-08-02A night ceremony at a temple-style hall with smoke in the air. On the right, a seated figure in dark red robes and a heavy gold-toned necklace sits on an ornate golden lotus-petal throne, covering his face with both hands. Two attendants stand at left: one bare-chested in a white dhoti with a yellow headband and garlands, holding a lit oil lamp, and a younger attendant in an orange-red cloth with a rudraksha-style necklace and tilak, holding a ritual fan and a brass vessel. A yellow flower sits at the lower right corner. Three people are visible.2017-08-02A photograph of a night-time ritual in a smoky hall. A man in white dhoti with a yellow head cloth and gold chains stands at left, holding a brass lamp with a flame and a small incense or ritual implement. Beside him stands a young priest in orange cloth with a rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead. At right, a seated man in red-orange robes, with long hair, a gold necklace pendant and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with both hands raised to his head in an act of blessing or reception. A fan and a row of colourful prayer flags are visible behind.2017-08-02Photo 11701292 +2 copiesFebruary 16 20162016-02-16Photo 11702489Photo 11701295 +2 copiesPhoto 11701312Night outdoor homa at an ashram. A seated figure in saffron-brown robes and a white flower garland with gold ornaments sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a multicoloured fringed canopy above. The figure has hands folded in prayer. A shaved-headed priest in a red dhoti and red flower garland stands at right holding a ritual item, while a man in a white dhoti and shawl holds a brass plate. A sacred fire burns in the foreground pit, with an orange glow and offerings. Coloured fairy lights hang in the trees and mats cover the ground. Several people stand in the background and a microphone and speaker sit in the foreground.2017-04-28