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A ceremonial aarti in a temple-style hall with red drapes. In the foreground, a priest with a bare back and white sacred thread raises a flaming lamp toward a deity murti of a goddess with a crown and golden ornaments, painted on a backdrop above a golden, jewelled throne. Seated on the throne, a bearded man in saffron robes, a red turban, a white flower garland and a gold necklace sits with hands resting on the armrests. A golden trident stands at left, a gold-and-red parasol canopy and a decorated deity figure with flower garlands appear at right, and brass lamps and offerings sit on the altar.

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October 10 20162016-10-10Ceremonial stage scene with a deity murti of Devi on a gold-framed backdrop, flanked by floral garlands and a golden trident. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban sits on an ornate jewelled heart-shaped throne (peetha), wearing a white-and-orange flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala. In the foreground, a figure with shaved head and bare upper body holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) aloft toward the stage. Red velvet drapes, marigold garlands and a gold mandala umbrella frame the scene. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's subject, though the face is not distinctly clear, so identity is uncertain.2016-10-10A photograph of a temple-style stage with a heart-shaped, jewel-encrusted golden throne backed by a painted image of a deity with a crescent moon in the hair and a golden tree canopy above. A seated man in an orange-brown robe and matching orange turban wears a white flower garland and rudraksha-style mala beads, hands resting on the armrests. To the right, a golden palanquin-like structure with a multicolored canopy and an ornately decorated deity murti garlanded with red and orange flowers. In the foreground, a shirtless man with his back to the camera raises a lit oil lamp in both hands, the flame bright against the dim hall. Golden trident and kalasha-like ornaments frame the scene under red draped curtains.2016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10A photograph of a ceremonial shrine scene. On the left, a seated man in a rust-brown robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a jewelled heart-shaped backrest, wearing a white flower garland and a gold-beaded necklace. On the right, a deity murti adorned with white and red flower garlands and gold jewellery stands before a golden arch. In the foreground, a person with bare back and shoulders, seen from behind, raises a lit oil lamp in aarti. A trident stands at the far left and a decorated red and gold cloth hangs centre. Maroon curtains frame the stage. a person: the seated figure wears a turban, saffron-brown robe and ornate gold necklace on a throne, a candidate by appearance.2016-10-11Photograph of a ceremony on a golden stage before a maroon curtain. A man seated on an ornate, jewel-encrusted heart-shaped throne wears a rust-brown robe, a matching turban, a gold necklace and a white flower garland, and gestures with one hand; he is the probable Swamiji, with the swept-back hair, turban and saffron-toned robes as qualifying cues, and a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace visible. A standing priest in the foreground, seen from behind and bare-chested with a sacred thread, raises a lit lamp. To the right stands a golden deity murti decorated with white and red flower garlands and a crown, and a gold ornamental canopy hangs above. A trident leans at the left edge and an orange-and-red ceremonial umbrella hangs centre.2016-10-11Photo of a gilded ornate throne with a tiered golden peetha in a temple-style hall with red drapes. A seated man in an orange-brown robe and orange turban wears a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland and gestures with raised hands. A large painted backdrop shows a multi-armed deity holding a trident-like staff and a lamp. Golden trident stands flank the throne, with flowers and an oil lamp nearby. In the foreground, a blurred figure in white raises a flame or lamp. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala and saffron-toned robe on a throne, consistent with the page's Swamiji attribution.2016-10-05October 11 20162016-10-11A photograph of a ceremonial stage in a temple-like hall. A seated figure in orange-brown robes, wearing a maroon turban, a long white flower garland and gold ornaments, sits on an ornate golden throne with a tall jewelled green-and-blue backrest and gold lion-shaped armrests, gesturing with raised fingers. Probable Swamiji by appearance: turban, orange robes, gold necklaces and flower garland on the throne. In the foreground a bare-backed priest with a shaved head raises a lit oil lamp toward the stage. Behind the throne hangs a red curtain and a picture of Shiva. To the right stands a deity murti heavily decorated with red and white garlands and gold jewellery, and a small yellow-and-red embroidered banner hangs near the throne. A golden trident leans at the left edge and brass lamps sit at the right.2016-10-11A photograph of a ritual aarti inside a temple-like hall. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest with white ritual markings on his arms and chest holds a flaming lamp aloft in one hand and a bell in the other. Seated on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests is a bearded man in saffron-red robes, wearing a rudraksha-style necklace, a red turban and a pink-and-white flower garland. Behind the throne is a large painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity with a crown and jewelled ornaments, flanked by golden foliage. To the right stands a deity murti draped in orange silk and heavy white and red flower garlands. Brass trident, kalasha-like vessels and oil lamps sit on the platform, and red drapes frame the scene. Pink flowers and red fabrics add to the setting. Readable caption text is absent.2016-10-05October 11 20162016-10-11A photograph of a ceremony rotated on its side. A figure in a maroon robe with a pink-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne, with a gold canopy behind. To the right, a painted image shows a deity with a large face and an ornate crown beside a golden trident. In the foreground, a blurred person in a light-coloured garment holds a lit flame and offerings, and a bright oil lamp flame burns to the right. Red drapery forms the backdrop.2016-10-06