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January 06 2018

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A photograph of a ritual scene inside a temple-like hall. On the right, a long-haired man in a rust-orange cloth and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne with his right arm raised, his eyes lowered. Beside the throne, a fan and a garland of red and pink flowers rest on the silver armrest. On the left, a shirtless priest with gold necklaces and a pink headcloth holds a covered silver pot in a white netted sling. Behind them, several women in orange saris and a man in white stand watching, and a gold-carved wall panel fills the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, rudraksha beads, an orange robe and a throne, supporting an in_person label.2018-01-06 +1 copiesJanuary 06 20182018-01-06January 06 20182018-01-06A photograph of a ritual scene in a tented hall. A seated man with long dark hair, earrings, gold armlets and a white flower garland over a red-maroon cloth raises a green leaf bundle in one hand while seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Beside him, a man in a green checked cloth holds a brass pot wrapped in colourful threads, and a tall brass lamp stands nearby. Several men in orange and saffron dhotis sit or stand behind, one wearing a pink headcloth and another with rudraksha beads. A bottle of water sits on the floor. The seated figure appears to be a probable Swamiji (probable), with cues including long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and a ceremonial red garland, shown in an appearance-based ritual setting; the other people are priests and devotees.2016-07-03October 01 20172017-10-01 +2 copiesA seated man in a rust-red sannyasi robe with a heavy gold chain necklace and gold waist belt sits on an ornate silver and red velvet throne with lion-head armrests, raising a bundle of green leaves overhead. His long dark hair hangs loose, he wears a white tilak on his forehead and orange-red beaded armbands. Beside him a shirtless young attendant in an orange turban and white body markings holds a white-patterned brass vessel. Behind them stand golden deity murti and temple pillars in the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with long hair, gold necklace, and rust-red robe as the presiding figure of the ritual.2017-10-01A photo of a temple ritual on a red-carpeted stage in front of a gold-carved throne. A figure seated on the left, with long dark dreadlocks and orange robes, raises a green leafy branch overhead. In the centre, a bare-chested priest in an orange-and-gold cloth stands bending over a seated woman in a white sari with gold beaded garlands, holding a brass bowl. A second attendant in orange robes, with long braided hair, holds a small brass vessel and wears silver bangles. Women in saris and salwar kameez stand in a row behind, watching. Brass oil lamps stand on the left beside a standing fan. a person appearance is an uncertain candidate.2016-04-28August 07 20172017-08-07July 03 20162016-07-03June 23 20172017-06-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual. A seated figure in a rust-red robe with a long gold bead necklace, rudraksha bracelets and a gold belt holds up a bundle of green leaves with one hand, while smiling. Beside him a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a green-and-gold border and a pink head cloth bends forward, holding a white mesh basket and a bowl. Behind them stand a silver-ornate red throne, brass lamps, a grey stone pillar and deity murti draped in bright cloth. The setting appears to be an indoor temple shrine. Two people are visible.2017-09-26 +1 copiesA ritual sprinkling scene at night under stage lights. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a blue headband leans forward, holding a striped kalasha-like pot while sprinkling water. A seated man on a large gold-and-red throne holds a bunch of green leaves raised, dressed in a rust-red robe with a long rudraksha-style white bead mala, gold armlets and bangles, and a patterned headwrap; water droplets fall through the air. Behind them a standing figure in orange robes and an electric fan are visible.2017-08-22