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Photograph in dim indoor light of a woman with long dark curly hair, seen from behind and side, wearing an orange garment and raising a small brass or gold lamp in her right hand. To the left, a man in a light grey-brown shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a red border stands with hands folded near an orange cloth. The setting suggests an aarti or puja offering in a temple or ashram hall.

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A night photograph of an outdoor ritual. In the foreground, a person with long dark wavy hair and a white vertical tilak on the forehead stands in profile with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing an orange-red cloth over one shoulder and an orange beaded necklace. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti and shawl wears a large gold-toned necklace and holds a brass oil lamp with a flame, as he smiles. Several other people stand in soft focus in the dark background, some with their hands folded.2013-04-23 +2 copiesNight photograph of a ritual performed outdoors on a sandy ground. In the foreground a figure in a rust-orange robe holds a flaming oil lamp aloft in one raised hand while the other arm is extended, with a long dark braid or long hair falling down the back. Behind, a man in white ritual clothes stands with palms pressed together, and to the right another man in white with a dark cord necklace stands with hands folded. A seated devotee in white is partly visible at the left beside a small square stone or block. Dark foliage and hanging plant strands fill the upper background, and a light source glows above.2005-12-19A photograph in a dim room showing a long-haired figure seen from behind, bare-chested and wearing an orange shawl, applying a dab of vibhuti or kumkum to the forehead of a shaved-headed man kneeling with palms pressed together in namaste. The kneeling man wears an orange shawl over white clothes. Behind them a standing man in an all-white kurta with a pendant necklace watches, and a dark red curtain hangs at left. Two more seated men are partly visible at the left edge, one with a tilak. a person: the long-haired figure has long dark hair and a distinctive bare-chested orange-shawl presentation, identified only by appearance cues and the page's claim.2006-12-10Night photo of a ritual at an outdoor setting. In the foreground, a person in an orange-red robe with long dark hair raises a lit flame on a tall pole with one arm while holding a metal vessel in the other hand. Behind them, a man in white kurta and white trousers with an orange shawl stands with hands at his chest, and other people in white clothing stand and sit in the dim background. Hanging strings and foliage appear above, and a small oil lamp glows on the ground at right. The scene suggests an aarti-style fire offering.2005-12-19Dim indoor photograph of a seated young man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaskar. A person at right, with long dark wavy hair and an orange shawl, reaches toward his forehead holding a small lit flame or applies a mark between his brows, as in a blessing. Behind them, other seated and standing people wear white with orange shawls, and a standing figure at top right wears white with a rudraksha mala. The scene resembles an energy darshan blessing.2006-12-10Night-time photo of an outdoor aarti. In the right foreground a figure in a dark red-brown robe holds up a large flaming oil lamp in one hand while swinging a bell or cymbal-like object in the other. Behind, a man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste, and a seated person in white, also with hands folded, sits on the sand at left. Hanging strands and a lit bulb are visible overhead against dark foliage, and a small blue bird logo sits in the top left corner.2005-12-19June 04 20062006-06-04Night photograph of a figure in an orange-red saffron wrap swinging a bright fire torch in an arc, with flames and smoke trailing from the flame. The figure has long dark hair falling behind the shoulders, and a lit earring or bright highlight catches the side of the face. Behind them, dark foliage and a tree trunk are faintly visible. At the right edge, two people in white clothing stand in the background, one with hands held together, and a camera is visible near them. The lower left shows other dim figures in the crowd.2005-12-19Night photograph of a temple procession. A bare-chested figure with long, swept-back dark hair and an orange cloth draped over the shoulders stands at centre, reaching toward a lamp held by a man in white dhoti and orange shawl. Two men in white with orange shawls and rudraksha malas hold oil lamps, and another in orange cloth holds a flaming torch at left. Devotees in white clothes stand around with hands folded in anjali. A tall brass lamp stand rises at right, and a crowd of onlookers fills the dark background.2006-12-23Outdoor photograph under a corrugated shelter with trees behind. In the foreground, a figure with long, dark, curly hair wrapped in an orange saffron cloth, seen from behind, faces a group of devotees. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti wears a rudraksha mala and an orange shawl, hands pressed together in anjali. Behind him, an older man and several women in white saris stand with palms joined in prayer, one with gold bangles. Two women are at the left edge, also in white, with hands folded. The setting suggests a welcome or greeting ritual at a temple or ashram.2008-11-11Women seated on the floor in a devotional ritual hold small brass oil lamps with lit flames. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari with a maroon border wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a gold bangle, and a tilak on her forehead. Beside her a woman in a white top and orange garment holds a lit lamp, and blurred figures in orange clothing sit behind them. Brass pots and offering items lie on the red cloth in front.2011-12-31Night photo inside a stone temple hall with carved pillars. On the left, a man with long, swept-back dark hair and a white forehead mark wears an orange-saffron cloth, gold necklaces and bangles, and extends his right hand over a brass plate holding flowers, white petals and a lit oil lamp. Facing him, a bare-chested young priest in a white dhoti with a green-and-gold shawl and rudraksha mala holds the plate. Behind them, a man in a striped white shirt stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, and other devotees in white shirts and dhotis watch from the background. The left figure shows distinctive saffron clothing, long hair and gold ornaments, matching a probable Swamiji (probable) performing a puja offering with the priest attending. Lamp and flowers suggest an aarti or puja setting.2012-04-05