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May 01 20152015-05-01A photograph inside a small temple room during a ritual. In the centre, a man in an orange turban, orange-saffron robe and a long garland of yellow and red flowers, with a rudraksha mala on his wrist, stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Beside him on the left, a shaved-headed man in orange clothing with a rudraksha mala watches. A man in a blue shawl and white dhoti with a red vibhuti mark on his forehead gestures toward a younger man in a white dhoti and white shawl with red-and-gold border, who holds a brass kalasha topped with a coconut and mango leaves. Behind them stand a young man in a yellow shirt and a child in a blue jacket. A framed picture of a deity hangs on the wall, and oil lamps, flower garlands and fruit sit on a decorated table at right.2015-05-01A photograph inside a small temple shrine room during a ritual. A person in the centre wears an orange-saffron turban, a saffron robe with a gold-edged border, and multiple rudraksha beads, and is wearing a red-and-yellow garland of flowers and holding a bundle of leaves and a white cloth offering. Beside them stands a man with a shaved head and a red-and-white forehead mark holding a white cloth and beads, and to the left stands a bald man in saffron cloth. An older man in a royal blue shawl and white dhoti with a red forehead mark gestures with his hand, facing the orange-robed figure. A younger man in a white dhoti with a striped border holds a lit oil lamp. Behind them, a man in a white vest and dhoti holds a garland, a man in an orange shirt stands at the right, and framed deity pictures hang on the wall. Brass lamps and flower garlands sit on the floor in front.2015-05-01A photo of an indoor temple doorway with dark polished walls and gold-trimmed cornices. A woman in an orange saffron sari-style garment and head wrap stands in the centre wearing a multicolour flower garland and red kumkum on her forehead. To her left a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti with a green border watches. On the right an older man in a blue shawl with yellow border and red forehead marks reaches toward her, holding a mobile phone. Other men in saffron and yellow cloth stand at the edges.2015-05-01July 27 20082008-07-27A photograph of a pada puja, the worship of sacred feet, at a Shirdi Sai Baba temple in Madurai. A figure in a long orange saffron robe with an orange turban and long dark hair kneels and takes the hand of a kneeling devotee in white dhoti and shawl with striped borders, a gold chain and a forehead tilak. The devotee holds a small silver vessel and a cloth. Standing people in white and a blue shirt look on, including a child held on an adult's arm. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) in orange with long hair and saffron robe, in a ritual role receiving the devotee's offering.A photograph of a ritual reception on a stage before a large backdrop showing an orange-robed figure. On the right, a man in an orange turban, saffron-yellow shawl and a long garland of green leaves with yellow, white and purple flowers stands with hands raised in front of a bare-chested priest with white sandalwood markings, red and orange beaded necklaces, and an orange-and-green dhoti holding a woven basket of offerings wrapped in cloth. Behind him stands another orange-robed man with a rudraksha mala and shaved head. On the left, three bare-chested men with white painted body markings and white dhotis stand together, one holding a small cylindrical item, and a young man in a cream shawl with red border and tilak stands near them. The setting is an indoor event with a large portrait backdrop.2011-11-26September 16 20152015-09-16A photograph inside a small temple chamber with whitewashed walls and a hanging brass bell. A man in an orange turban and orange garment, wearing a long garland of yellow and white flowers with a red-and-white flower strand and rudraksha beads, has his hand raised to his head while being honoured. A priest in a white dhoti with a pink shawl, rudraksha mala and red tilak holds a brass aarti plate with a burning flame, small lamps and offerings. Two men stand beside them, one in a striped shirt with hands pressed together in greeting, and another in a white shirt holding a small offering. A young boy in a yellow shawl and white dhoti stands at the right. The scene reads as a puja or aarti ceremony with a blessing. The orange-clad man is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified only by his orange turban, garland and rudraksha beads, not by face.2010-09-04September 16 20152015-09-16A photograph inside a temple interior with dark stone walls and hanging lights. In the centre, a man in a rust-orange turban and dark-red robe with a gold-toned pendant and long beaded malas holds a small orange offering and stands with eyes closed. Beside him, an elderly man in orange robes and rudraksha malas holds a yellow offering and a brass vessel. A shirtless priest with a blue-and-tan shawl stands at left looking down, and several other people in orange, red and white clothing stand behind. A fan and framed pictures are visible.2015-09-16A photograph of a ceremonial blessing in an indoor hall. A woman in a red-orange turban and a white-and-red flower garland stands at right, placing her hand on the head of a man in a maroon shirt who bows forward. Behind him, a man with a white forehead band and red bindi, wearing a white dhoti with gold border and a long brown rudraksha mala, watches closely. Other men in white and cameras appear in the background. A paper slip is held in her other hand. a person cues are absent here, so the central blessing figure is a woman in orange headwear and a garland, and the standing man is a priest-like attendant.2016-01-31