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A photograph of a ritual aarti performed in a hall with red draped curtains and colourful paper lanterns overhead. Several young men in saffron-orange dhotis stand in a row holding multi-wick oil lamps that blaze with flame. The foreground figure, bare-chested and wearing a rudraksha mala and gold pendant, lifts a lamp. Seated devotees in white and rows of cushioned striped mats line the floor, with brass bells and kalasha-style vessels on low tables at right. Drums rest near the back and a cameraman films at left.

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A ceremonial aarti at a large hall with red draped curtains and colourful hanging lanterns. Five young men in saffron-orange dhotis and garlands stand in a line on striped mats, each holding a lit multi-tiered oil lamp (aarti) or a brass bell. The foremost figure has long hair and a rudraksha-style necklace and stands barefoot. Seated devotees and young boys in orange fill the mats, a cameraman films from the left, and brass bells rest on low tables at the right.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of an indoor ceremony beneath a deep red draped curtain with hanging lanterns above. In the foreground, a bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair and an orange cloth wrapped at his waist holds a multi-branched brass lamp lit with flames, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace on his chest. Behind him, several more men in orange dhotis hold similar lit lamps. Rows of seated young people in orange and saffron clothes sit on striped cloth mats, and brass bells rest on striped tables at right. A cameraman with a tripod films at left and a few seated adults watch. The setting suggests an aarti being performed at a gathering.2016-12-23Photograph of a ritual aarti performed on a striped-carpeted floor in front of a red curtain. Several shirtless young men in saffron-orange dhotis, one with long dreadlocked hair and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, hold up lit multi-flame brass aarti lamps with both hands. A man in the foreground shakes a brass bell. Seated devotees in orange and white sit on the striped mats along both sides, and a person in white stands at the back. Hanging paper lanterns and speakers decorate the stage, and a camera operator is visible on the left.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Photograph of a ritual at a red-draped stage hall. Five male priests in saffron-orange dhotis and long orange shawls stand in a row on striped mats, swinging lit multi-flame lamps (aarti). The foremost priest, with long dreadlocked hair, wears a rudraksha-style mala and gold pendant; the others wear orange garlands. Behind them, women in cream and white saris sit at tables with brass bells, kalasha-style vessels and oil lamps for puja. Red and white curtains, speakers, lanterns and a camera on a tripod complete the scene.2016-12-23A photograph of an aarti ritual in a decorated hall with a red curtain backdrop and colourful hanging lanterns. In the foreground, a bare-chested young man with long dreadlocked hair wears an orange dhoti and holds up a multi-tiered lamp flame. Beside and behind him, several other men in orange dhotis hold similar lit lamps, while seated rows of devotees in orange and white clothing sit on striped floor mats watching, and brass bells rest on the low tables at right. A cameraman stands at the left. No individual is identifiable as a person from appearance cues, so the in-person identity is uncertain.2016-12-23Five young men in saffron-orange dhotis and matching shawls stand in a row on a striped multicoloured mat, each raising a tall golden lamp stand (aarti) of lit oil lamps overhead with both arms. Several have long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. Behind them hangs a deep red curtain, and seated devotees and drummers sit along the floor. Brass bells and a small kumkum-marked tray rest on a cloth-covered table at right. The scene shows an aarti ritual during a satsang-style gathering.2016-12-23Five male priests in saffron-orange dhotis stand in a row before a deep red draped curtain, performing aarti with lit oil lamps and brass bells. Each wears a rudraksha or flower garland and sacred body markings, and some have matted hair knotted on top. Striped multicoloured mats cover the floor, with several seated devotees in the background. The scene reflects a Pancha Aarati offering in the hall, with lamps held in multi-wick brass holders.2016-12-22December 22 20162016-12-22Five young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand in a row before a deep red curtain, each holding a tall brass multi-tiered oil lamp (aarti) with lit flames, as in an aarti ceremony. Several wear rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and the one at left has long locks tied up. On the right, brass bells and lamps stand on striped tables draped with colourful cloth and marigold petals. Seated devotees in orange and white sit on striped mats in the background, watching the lamp offering.2016-12-23