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A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a thick gold-beaded necklace and a rudraksha mala, wearing a pink and gold necklace of red, white and blue flower garlands, with bangles on both wrists, hands pressed to his face in reverence. In front of him a bare-chested man in a pink and gold turban and a rudraksha necklace bends forward beside a silver lamp stand with three flames set on a silver tray. Behind them a backdrop is decorated with garlands of yellow, white, red, orange and purple flowers.

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A photograph of a ritual scene in front of a backdrop of flower garlands in red, orange, yellow and white. A seated man in a saffron-orange garment, with a red-brown sandalwood or vibhuti mark on his forehead, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a long coral-and-blue flower garland, holds his palms together in prayer over a silver multi-wick lamp with flames. In the foreground a bare-chested man in a pink and gold turban sits with his back to the camera. A brass or silver tray is in front of the lamp. Ceremonial homa or puja setting with a person candidate; appearance is uncertain, so role is given.2015-07-18July 18 20152015-07-18July 18 20152015-07-18July 18 20152015-07-18October 19 20152015-10-19A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red bindi, multiple gold-bead and red-flower garlands, and gold earrings sits with palms joined and a broad smile before a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands arranged in arching red, orange, yellow and white bands. A priest kneels in front of him, shirtless with a sacred thread, a pink-and-gold cloth wrapped around his head, holding a brass plate and tending burning oil lamps on a pedestal. A gold-and-silver ceremonial stand stands at the left edge.2015-07-17July 18 20152015-07-18October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesApril 26 20182018-04-26 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace sits on a silver throne with a red cushion, covering his face with both hands. Behind him, a priest with a bare chest, orange cloth draped over his shoulder, and white sacred markings on his arms and torso holds a lit oil lamp flame in a brass vessel near him. A golden deity murti stands at the right edge, with floral decorations in the background. This appears to be a puja or aarti moment. The seated figure is the a person, identified by his orange-red robe, multiple rudraksha malas, ornate gold necklace and throne placement.2017-10-01July 18 20152015-07-18A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, before a floral backdrop of red, orange, yellow, white and purple flowers. He wears a rudraksha mala and layered ornate gold necklaces, pink and white flower garlands with teal ribbons, and beaded bracelets. Red-and-black striped cushioned chairs flank him, and a golden lion statue stands at left. At lower left, a priest in white holds a silver lamp with a flame, and a silver tray lies in front. A red tilak marks his forehead. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces.2015-07-18