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A bare-chested priest in a red dhoti with a yellow border and pink shawl stands behind a seated devotee, pressing white sacred ash onto the forehead of the seated person in a black and maroon garment. The seated person sits on an ornate gold throne with a gilded fan-shaped back and wears long garlands of marigolds, roses and purple flowers. Above them hangs a red and white fringed canopy under a corrugated roof at night, with garlands draping the scene. The priest's pale vibhuti marks and red and white beaded malas are visible, while the seated figure's face is turned away and not clearly shown. Rose petals scatter on the throne armrest.

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A photograph of a nighttime outdoor ritual under a covered shelter. A shirtless priest in a red dhoti with a pink and yellow cloth and white ash markings on his arms and chest stands at left, holding a large garland of orange marigolds and red flowers above a seated figure. Seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved fan-shaped back, a man with long, swept-back hair and a red-maroon wrap wears layered flower garlands in orange, yellow, blue and pink, and smiles with eyes lowered as the garland is placed. Behind them a pink and multicoloured canopy with tassels rises over a golden deity murti, and a gold-painted decorated altar stands to the side. Flower offerings and a deity arrangement are visible at left. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by his long swept-back hair, red-maroon wrap and garlands on the throne.2016-04-03Night outdoor ceremony under a corrugated roof. A bare-chested priest in a red dhoti with a pink-and-orange cloth draped over his shoulder stands at left, applying white paste to the forehead of a seated man. The seated man wears a maroon garment with a sleeveless shawl, a long dark rudraksha-style mala and a flower garland; he sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest. Behind them is a colourful canopy with fringed red, blue and yellow trim, and garlands of marigolds and flowers. Small decorated shrines and offerings sit at left. Shows an abhishekam-style blessing in progress.2016-04-03March 16 20172017-03-16August 07 20172017-08-07May 02 20172017-05-02May 02 20172017-05-02February 16 20162016-02-16A photo of a seated man on a richly carved gold throne under a red and gold canopy with tassels. He has wet, slicked-back hair with a flower tucked behind one ear, eyes closed, and wears a maroon-brown cloth draped over one shoulder. He is adorned with a long multi-strand rudraksha-style mala and a thick garland of red beads and yellow marigold flowers with green leaves. A bare-chested attendant in a white dhoti with a red border stands at left holding a basket of yellow flowers and a silver bowl, appearing to offer or bathe the seated figure.2016-02-16A photograph of a rose-petal shower ritual. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border stands at left, pouring pink rose petals from a metal vessel over a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange-red garment, a white flower garland, gold ornaments and a rudraksha-style mala, and sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold throne backrest. A second attendant in orange dress with a sacred thread and a tilaka stands at left edge. The rose petals cover the seated figure and red cushions, and a fan is visible behind. The photo is captioned with an archive copyright line, which is not reproduced here.2017-08-07May 02 20172017-05-02April 01 20162016-04-01February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copies