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A photograph of an outdoor temple-style courtyard at night, with a man seated on a red-cushioned silver-framed wooden swing or seat at right, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a long green and red floral garland. A line of devotees in orange and red dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas and vibhuti on the forehead, stand with hands folded in anjali, while a bare-chested young man at left holds a red and gold tray. A woman in a white sari stands among them, and a brass oil lamp stands on a pedestal at left. Strings of lights and cloth hang overhead. The man seated on the swing is shown smiling in a ceremonial reception, the setting.

A photograph of a nighttime ceremony in an open courtyard under string lights. On the right, a man with a shaved head and tilak sits smiling on an ornate silver-and-red throne-like seat, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a long garland of green leaves with red and yellow flowers. Several young men in saffron-orange dhotis, some bare-chested and wearing rudraksha malas, stand in a row with hands folded in namaskar, and one holds a red-and-gold cloth tray. A white-clad woman and other white-clad attendants stand at left near a brass oil lamp on a stand. Silver pillars with hanging chains frame the seat, and a red wall rises behind the group.

A photograph of an outdoor temple pavilion with a thatched roof and a large hanging brass bell. A bare-chested man in a rust-red dhoti and a long beaded mala stands at center, facing a cluster of women in orange saris and orange head-wraps who press their palms together in greeting. Behind him a woman in a maroon sari stands near a silver throne-like seat. Members of the group wear orange robes and kumkum on their brows. A carved stone Nataraja relief and ornate pillars frame the scene, with a wooden pole in the foreground.

Evening outdoor ritual at an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof, a red and gold throne, and a hanging red ring overhead. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a large orange turban, long rudraksha mala and gold necklace smiles with hands raised in blessing; probable Swamiji by his orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha mala. Nearby, a shaven-headed man in orange kneels and smiles, and another man in white dhoti and shawl stands with palms joined. A man in white kneels presenting a tiered silver lamp stand with lit oil lamps beside brass plates. Women in saris with garlands sit on the right, and a parked silver SUV appears behind, with festive hanging lights and flags at left.

August 08 2017

Night procession at an outdoor temple-style venue. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a gold-and-orange bead necklace and bare feet, sits on an ornate red and gold throne at left, with his hand resting on the armrest. Behind him, a red and gold canopy umbrella is held aloft. Several men in white dhotis, some bare-chested, carry a decorated palanquin with floral garlands and a deity murti in the centre, along with a yellow-clad attendant. Women in white and cream saris with red borders line the right side, with fans and fairy-lit decorations behind them.

A photograph of a hall with pale tiled floor where a seated figure with long dark hair, a wide gold-and-beaded neck ornament, and a maroon garment over the shoulder sits on a maroon cushion beside a tall golden peetha-style back and a silver trident. Before him, a line of young and adult participants in saffron and orange dhoti-style garments with gold borders stands in motion, some with hands raised, as a ceremony proceeds. Walls behind hold framed photographs and a red-and-white poster. A white-clad figure stands near the left side, and a camera on a tripod is at the left edge. The seated figure has a light marking on the forehead, and the scene suggests a puja-style gathering.

Night-time outdoor scene at an ashram courtyard with dirt ground and simple buildings behind. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a long dark braid and a gold-and-beaded necklace sits on an ornate red and gold throne at centre. Around them stand a crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts, several wearing rudraksha malas, with some in saffron and one in a yellow-scarved white outfit. A man in white holds a large whisk-like fan beside the throne, and a helper in an orange shawl raises a long-handled decorative standard topped with a red and gold emblem. A tall red and white canopy umbrella stands above the throne, and a golden peacock-style standard appears at the right edge. Ritual honouring of a seated figure with attendants.

A photograph of a ceremony in a red-walled hall at night. A smiling bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth sits on a red velvet cushioned silver throne, wearing a thick garland of green leaves with orange, red and yellow marigolds. Several attendants in red and orange dhotis stand to the left, one holding a folded red and gold cloth, others with white markings on their foreheads. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground, and a bronze Nataraja statue dancing in a ring of fire is on the right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark hair, orange clothing and a garland, matching the page's description of this event.

Night procession at an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof, lit by overhead lamps and surrounded by potted plants and banana leaves. Several saffron-robed sannyasis, some with shaved heads and white markings, walk in a line; the foremost man wears a red-and-orange-patterned cloth, gold necklaces and a red-and-white flower garland. Behind him a white ornate parasol is carried, and musicians play long brass horns and drums while attendants bear ceremonial staffs and gold-tipped poles. Women in orange saris and white-clad devotees line the sides. A red velvet throne with gold legs stands empty on the right, and the floor bears painted star patterns. A photographer on the left takes pictures. Apparently a procession of sannyasis honouring the empty throne, with no visible candidate for a person in the walking line. Approximately thirty-five people visible.