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Outdoor evening aarti at a temple pavilion with pink-and-cream pillars. A bearded man in a pink kurta and red shawl, with a rudraksha-style mala and a cross pendant, holds a large golden aarti lamp aloft with eyes closed. Beside him, a man with long swept-back hair and a red tilak wears an orange saffron robe and a beaded garland, holding an oil lamp in both hands. Behind them, men in white and light-blue shirts hold brass oil lamps with flames, and a trident is visible among the devotees. Swamiji (probable): the man in the orange robe with long hair and garland matches the page's stated presence, though the cues are moderate and identity is unconfirmed.

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Outdoor evening aarti at a temple courtyard with pink and cream carved pillars and blue dusk sky. Two men in saffron-orange robes hold up large brass oil lamps with bright flames; the man on the left has long dark hair, a pink-orange wrap and a rudraksha-style mala, and the man in the center wears an orange robe with beaded garlands. Behind them a woman in a red-orange sari and a man in a blue shirt hold lamps, and devotees in white stand nearby. Several other people watch from the background.2010-09-24Outdoor evening aarti at dusk. A bearded man with long hair and a small crown-like ornament on his head stands at left in a pink robe under a red-orange shawl, holding a brass multi-tiered lamp with lit flames and gazing upward. Beside him, a younger man in an orange robe and beaded necklace raises a similar lamp. Further right, a woman in an orange shawl and several people in white and blue shirts hold lamps forward. A stone pillar and a trident-like shape are visible in the background. a person: the left figure has long swept hair, a crown-like ornament, a red-orange shawl and a rudraksha-style mala, but the appearance is only partly distinctive.2010-09-24Outdoor evening aarti procession at a temple pavilion with pink-and-cream arches. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha-style bead garland and red tilak raises a tall golden multi-tiered lamp stand with both arms. To the left, a figure in pink and red robes holds a flaming oil lamp, and to the right, men in blue and white shirts hold lit oil lamps. A standing man in a white dhoti with a red shawl and a beaded necklace stands beside them, and golden staffs topped with trident finials are visible behind. Several flames and an overcast sky complete the scene.2010-09-24Evening aarti at a riverside or temple ghat. Two men in saffron and orange robes stand on red cushions holding brass multi-wick oil lamps with flames. The man on the left wears a long beard and a red-orange shawl over pale saffron robes; the man on the right has long dark hair swept back, rudraksha-style beads and garlands, and an orange robe with gold trim. Behind them, white-clad priests hold tall gold staffs and trident-topped standards, and a crowd of devotees watches from the sides. A woman in a red shawl and a man in a blue checked shirt raise their hands in devotion. A pink ornate stone pillar and a small Shiva-form murti appear at the lower right.2010-09-24Evening ganga aarti at a riverside ghat with a pillared sandstone pavilion. Two priests stand on red cushions holding multi-tiered brass aarti lamps with bright flames. The priest on the left wears a salmon-pink kurta under a red shawl; the central priest wears an orange robe with gold border and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, his hair swept back. Behind them, white-clad priests hold golden staffs and a row of devotees stand clapping, including a man in a blue checked shirt and a woman in a red shawl. A dark stone deity murti appears in the lower right foreground.2010-09-24Evening aarti at a temple-style pavilion with carved pink-and-cream pillars and trees behind. Two men in orange and red robes hold brass multi-tiered oil lamps with bright flames. The man on the left wears a red shawl over orange-pink robes, a long beard and rudraksha mala, and gazes upward. The man beside him wears orange robes and a beaded mala, lifting a lamp in both hands. A tall golden staff and golden trident stand behind them. Devotees in white and orange clothing and a man in a blue checked shirt stand with palms pressed together, while a dark stone figure with flowers sits in the foreground. The scene is lit by flames and dusk light.2010-09-24Outdoor evening ritual photo. A man in an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered hem and a red bindi holds up a tiered brass aarti lamp with several lit flames, his long dark hair swept back, wearing a gold bead mala and a gold pendant. Beside him a bald man in white dhoti and white shawl with gold beads stands with a gold trident-topped staff. Behind them devotees and a man in a blue checked shirt with a small bag hold their hands in namaskar or clap; a woman in a teal sari and a woman in an orange-brown shawl watch. A pale ornate pillar and green trees stand in the background.2010-09-24Outdoor evening aarti at dusk. A man in flowing saffron-orange robes and a gold bead garland holds a multi-tier brass oil lamp with several lit flames, a red tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair. Around him, a bald man in white robes with a beaded necklace and bangles holds a lit torch, a man in a blue checked shirt and glasses holds another lamp, and a woman in a red shawl holds a lamp nearby. Behind them stands an ornate cream-coloured shrine structure with arched niches and a golden trident-like emblem above. Several people in saffron and white robes gather in the crowd.2010-09-24A photograph of a ritual aarti at dusk. A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange saffron cloth draped over his body and a long rudraksha-style bead mala with gold-coloured beads, holds a tall brass multi-tiered oil lamp stand with several burning flames. Beside him, people in red and white garments and a blue shirt hold similar lamps, and a trident-shaped brass staff stands among them. A white pillared structure with ornate arches is behind the group. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, orange clothing and beaded mala match the candidate cues in this scene.2010-09-24Outdoor evening aarti scene at a temple. A man in a saffron-orange shawl and a ceremonial gold bead necklace raises a large brass aarti lamp with multiple tiers of burning flames, a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair swept back. A woman in a black top and rust-red printed shawl, and a man in a blue checked shirt, hold up similar brass lamps beside him. Behind them a white-robed man with a bead necklace stands watching, and a cream temple pillar and carved stonework frame the scene.2010-09-24Outdoor evening aarti at a temple courtyard with pink and cream arches. A bearded man in a pink kurta and orange shawl, wearing a rudraksha-style pendant, holds a tall brass aarti lamp with flames. Beside him, a man in an orange robe with a long beaded garland raises a brass lamp overhead. Devotees in white and orange clothing stand around, some holding lamps, and a brass trident is visible behind. A woman in an orange shawl is present, and a trees and blue sky are visible above. Several people are visible in the scene. a person is the man in the orange robe with the beaded garland and raised lamp, based on his orange clothing and garland; he appears at the center of the ritual, while others perform the aarti around him.2010-09-24A photograph of an evening aarti at an outdoor shrine with a pale pink pillared structure behind. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a gold-trimmed hem and a beaded rudraksha-style garland stands on a maroon cushion, holding a tall brass multi-tiered oil lamp with several burning flames. Beside him a bearded man in pink and red robes lifts a similar lamp, and a person in white stands at left. Other devotees in dark and blue clothes behind hold lamps aloft. A dark stone deity murti sits in the lower right corner, and a golden trident stands at upper left. Blue evening sky and trees frame the scene.2010-09-24