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A photograph of a ritual in a hall with cream walls and a dark red curtain. A long-haired figure with dark curly hair, wearing a pale green kurta with a gold-and-white crown or headpiece, faces away from the camera toward the group in front. Three shaved-headed men in white dhotis and kurtas stand close. The man in the centre wears an orange-red shawl and holds a terracotta bowl filled with white material. The man on the left wears a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala and holds small offerings in his hands. Behind them a man in an orange robe and a camera operator are visible, and seated and standing devotees in white line the background. A water bottle and a steel bowl sit on a table at right.

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A photograph of a ceremony in an indoor hall with pink walls and a dark stage curtain. In the foreground, a man in a white kurta with rudraksha mala and glasses smiles as he receives an offering from a seated man in a pale green patterned kurta and a white flower crown with gold trim, who holds a small bowl with a steel bowl beside him. Behind them a bald man in white and a man in an orange robe stand near a copper pot and vase of orange and yellow flowers. Seated and standing devotees in white line the background, and a camera operator is visible at right. The seated man has long dark hair and distinctive ceremonial adornments, which matches an appearance-based a person candidate performing the offering.2010-09-02A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in a hall. In the foreground, a man in white kurta with a yellow shawl stands with cupped hands, receiving something from a person in a pale green patterned kurta who wears a white and gold crowned headpiece with feathers and long dark hair. To the left, a woman in white with yellow shawl presses her palms together in namaste. Behind, a bald man in white with a red shawl stands near a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, and a steel bowl of white material sits on the right. Orange and yellow flowers are in the lower foreground, and seated devotees in the background wear white.2010-09-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam-style ritual in an indoor hall with striped red, orange and cream draped backdrops. A seated man on a gold-carved throne with red cushions wears a pale green embroidered kurta, yellow dhoti, a white turban with a plume, a gold necklace and beaded garland, and long dark hair; his hand is dipped toward a small brass vessel. A bald man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl stands at left holding a terracotta-style pot, while two men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas stand behind, one with palms pressed together. A flower arrangement of orange and pink blooms and a peacock-feather plant appear at left. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair, a turban and ornate gold-and-ceremonial cues, so the appearance is a probable match to a person.2010-09-02February 14 20112011-02-14 +1 copiesA photo of a ritual scene in a dim hall. A bald, smiling man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala stands at left, cupping white powder in his hands. Beside him, a man in white clothes holds a terracotta pot. At center-right, a long-haired figure with his back to the camera wears a white and gold crown and a pale green embroidered garment with a gold necklace, receiving the offering. Behind them, a bald man in orange robes and a beaded mala holds a bowl of white powder, and flowers and a bowl of white substance are visible in the foreground.2010-09-02 +1 copiesA photo of a devotional ceremony in a hall. A smiling man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a badge offers a handful of white substance into the hands of a person seated in front, who wears a white jeweled headpiece with gold band and a pale green embroidered garment, with long dark hair. A bald priest in white with an orange shawl and red-tilak forehead holds a terracotta bowl. Behind them, a man in orange robe and glasses stands beside a vase of yellow and pink flowers, with other devotees in white and orange in the background. The person in the headpiece is visibly a candidate for a person by long hair, ornate clothing and headwear, with a role of receiving the offering.2010-09-02A seated man with long dark hair wears a pale green embroidered kurta, gold necklace, a white and gold turban, and yellow silk dhoti, sitting on a gold-and-red throne. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and orange shawl stands beside him holding a clay pot of food. A young boy in a blue shirt receives a portion from the pot with his cupped hands while a younger child in blue stands at left with palms pressed together. A saffron-robed attendant at right holds another clay pot. Behind them are a gold peetha, flowers in a vase, and water bottles.2010-09-02A photograph of a devotional blessing in an indoor hall with pink walls and a dark red curtain. A long-haired man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold border, wearing rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, smiles while touching a devotee's forehead with his right hand. Beside him, a monk in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head holds a silver tray of small glass cups and offerings. A devotee in white kurta with a rudraksha mala bows with hands folded at chest, and other men in white stand behind.2011-02-14A photograph of a devotional gathering inside a hall. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak mark on his forehead wears a white shawl over white clothes, a rudraksha mala and a gold chain, and a band on his upper arm; he holds out his hand toward a devotee handing him a folded paper. To the right, a shaved-headed sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with offerings. Devotees in white and green shirts stand on the left, and saffron-robed figures and a gold-coloured deity murti appear in the background with orange and white hangings.2011-02-12February 14 20112011-02-14 +1 copiesIndoor temple-hall scene during a ritual distribution. A man in a white dhoti and white shawl with red and bead malas and a gold necklace stands at center, holding a small silver plate with offerings and touching the forehead of a young man in a white shirt. Around them, monks in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas hold a silver tray and a white box of offerings, while a devotee in a white shirt and a man in green shirt have hands raised in reverence. A golden deity murti and orange draped decorations are visible in the background.2011-02-12A photograph of a satsang hall with pink walls, hanging colourful striped banners and a projection screen. In the centre a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a yellow shawl, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, and a gold armband; he reaches out to a smiling man in a white shirt. Around them several shaven-headed men in white dhotis and white shawls stand, one holding a silver tray, and a man in a teal kurta holds a book. Probable Swamiji (probable): the central figure with long hair, yellow shawl, beaded mala and gold ornaments is the candidate, shown greeting a devotee.2011-02-09