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Evening outdoor photo of a large ceremonial fire rising from a bronze vessel garlanded with red and pink flowers, set on a blue cloth-covered platform. A figure in a rust-orange and gold-banded dhoti, with an orange head wrap, orange-red beaded garland and gold armbands, holds a hand near the flames, seated or standing before a red-cushioned throne-like chair under a silver ceremonial parasol. Around them stand many people in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas, some with palms joined, plus white-clad priests and a figure in a tall ornate headdress. Long brass horns and ceremonial trumpets are raised on the right, and palm trees and foliage fill the background.

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Evening outdoor ritual in a palm-lined garden during a Karthigai Deepam-style flame offering. A central figure with a bare chest, a red-and-gold turban-style headwear, a red garland and a gold necklace holds a lamp beside a large bronze vessel of flame. Large red and yellow flower garlands drape the vessel and a blue cloth covers a nearby platform. Behind him a white-clad attendant with a mala stands to the left, and several men and women in saffron and orange robes stand near a white ceremonial umbrella. A tall flame rises from the vessel while a crowd with raised hands and phones watches from the right. A brass ceremonial staff is visible at the right edge.2013-11-17 +1 copiesNovember 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesNovember 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesNovember 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesOutdoor evening ritual in a garden beside palm fronds. In the centre, a smiling person in a deep red headcloth, red garland, gold necklaces and bangles, and a red-and-gold cloth draped over the shoulders holds a lit flame over a large bronze bowl filled with red and white flowers, with a tall fire rising from it. Behind, a silver ceremonial parasol stands at left. Several people in saffron-orange and red robes with rudraksha malas surround the scene, and a figure in a white turban and white dhoti stands behind the bowl. A throne-like red cushioned seat sits behind the flame. Others at right raise hands in folded-palm greeting, and one person holds up a camera.2013-11-17 +1 copiesEvening outdoor ritual at a temple garden during a lamp-lighting ceremony. A central figure in a brown and gold dhoti with a red turban-style headwear and a long red and white flower garland holds a lit oil lamp with both hands in front of a large brass vessel filled with red roses and white flowers, from which a tall flame rises. Behind him stands a red cushioned seat under a white ornate umbrella canopy. To the left, a man in white ritual cloth with rudraksha beads and an orange-clad attendant stand near. Several devotees in orange and brown robes and white garments press close with hands folded, and a man in a white headwrap and another in a tall red-and-gold cap stand in the crowd; some people hold up phones. Palm trees and tropical foliage surround the scene.2013-11-17 +1 copiesOutdoor evening ritual at an ashram courtyard. A large brass bowl filled with red and yellow flowers holds a tall flame. A man with a long red-and-gold garland and a gold-banded red headpiece stands at left, reaching toward the fire beside a red velvet-cushioned throne. Behind him a white ceremonial umbrella with silver fringe is visible. Ashram devotees in saffron and orange robes line the scene, many with hands folded, and several long brass horns are raised at right. Stone steps and palm trees surround the scene, with a deity murti partly visible at far right. The image is a photograph.2013-11-17 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual at dusk beside a large bronze bowl heaped with red and yellow flower garlands and a tall flame rising from it. A central figure with bare upper body, a red head cloth, red and white flower garlands and a gold chest ornament holds a small lit lamp and smiles. Behind him, attendants in saffron-orange cloths and rudraksha malas stand near a silver ceremonial umbrella and a gilded red-cushioned seat. Onlookers and a cameraperson fill the background among palms and foliage.2013-11-17 +1 copiesNovember 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesOutdoor evening ritual at a temple-style courtyard. A man with bare upper body, red-and-gold turban-style headwear, red and white garlands and gold armlets holds a flaming torch to a large bronze vessel filled with fire and heaped with red and yellow flower garlands. Behind him, a red-cushioned throne-like seat sits under a white and gold parasol. Dozens of people in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha beads crowd the scene, several blowing long brass horns, while others raise hands and cameras. Palm trees and a tiled building frame the background, and red flower petals lie on the stone steps at right.2013-11-17 +1 copiesOutdoor evening ritual with a flaming basin and a tall garland-wrapped pillar of white and purple flowers at left. A central figure in a red-maroon turban, red flower garland, gold ornaments and a gold pendant holds a small oil lamp and a handbell, smiling. Around them, several men in saffron-red and gold-bordered dhotis or wraps, rudraksha malas, and white dhotis stand near the flames. One man at right wears a patterned cylindrical headdress and a rudraksha mala, holding a lamp on a tray. Palm trees and a red umbrella with tassels stand in the background. The central figure appears to match the page's Swamiji reference by saffron/red clothing, turban and gold ornamentation, so the identification is probable.2014-12-05November 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copies