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Outdoor ritual scene beside a red-brown stone shrine decorated with white and red flower garlands, with coconut palms behind. A man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl, with a gold armlet, a long multi-strand rudraksha-style mala with gold beads and red flowers, and shoulder-length dark hair, stands at a wooden swing-like frame, holding a whisk of green grass and a white cloth. A second person in orange-saffron robes and gold necklaces reaches toward the cloth, and a third person with long braided hair in orange garments holds a metal tray of white and red flowers. A camera is visible at the right edge.

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January 01 20172017-01-01April 10 20162016-04-10A photograph of an outdoor temple ritual under palm trees. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a white and maroon flower garland, a red tilak on his forehead, and gold armlets, stands at left beside a carved wooden pillar wrapped in yellow marigold garlands. Beside him, a bald priest in orange dhoti and gold necklaces and a second man in orange cloth hold a brass tray draped with white cloth, yellow flowers and red blossoms. Hanging orange cords run down from above. The long-haired man is a visible candidate for Swamiji (probable), identified by his long swept-back hair, saffron robes, garland and ornaments, while the two priests are attendants in orange garments.2011-12-11A photograph of a ritual at a wooden temple structure decorated with yellow marigold garlands and a thatched top. A man with long dark hair in an orange saffron robe wears a white and maroon flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, and gold bangles on his upper arms, while he ties a white cloth with orange thread to the structure's hanging cord. Two shaven-headed men in orange robes stand beside him; one holds a brass plate of marigolds, leaves and folded white cloth. Coconut palms stand behind.2011-12-11 +1 copiesDecember 11 20112011-12-11 +1 copiesOutdoor temple ritual beneath palm trees. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a white and red flower garland, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a red tilak, holds a lit oil lamp and smiles beside a carved wooden ritual pillar draped with yellow marigold garlands. Beside him a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes with a yellow border holds a brass tray of white cloth and flower-decorated offerings. A green leaf bundle and orange cord hang from the pillar, and flower garlands lie at its base.2011-12-11A photograph of a ritual scene outdoors beside a decorated wooden shrine or temple structure draped with white and red flower garlands and green leaves. A bearded man with long dark hair and a tilak on his forehead, wearing a rust-red robe, rudraksha mala and a white and red flower garland, stands with eyes lowered holding a small offering dish. Beside him, a bare-chested person with long braided hair wears an orange cloth and a beaded necklace and assists with the offering, while a shaven-headed attendant in an orange cloth and hoop earring stands at the right edge beside a camera. Palm fronds and a golden spire are visible behind. The bearded man shows the appearance-based cues of a person, in a ritual role.2017-01-01April 10 20162016-04-10Outdoor temple ritual under palm trees. A central figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark swept-back hair, rudraksha-bead malas and gold necklace, and a white-and-red flower garland, reaches up to tie or adjust orange sacred cords hanging from a carved stone temple pillar draped with yellow marigold garlands. Two shaved-headed attendants in orange robes stand beside him; one holds a brass tray with a green leaf and flowers, the other a wicker basket of white and orange cloth and marigolds. The central figure's appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable), with long hair, orange clothing, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace.2011-12-11Outdoor temple ritual with palm trees behind. A smiling man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a long garland of white and maroon flowers, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and an orange robe lights a small flame from a lamp held near a carved copper-brown pillar hung with yellow marigold garlands. Beside him a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes holds a brass tray of white cloth and flower garlands. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable) with long hair, orange robes and bead necklace, performing the lamp ritual; the attendant is a priest in orange. Visible offerings and the flame suggest an aarti or pratyaksha pada puja setting.2011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11 +1 copiesOutdoor photo beneath palm trees of a ceremonial moment at a carved wooden kalasha-like pillar wrapped in green leaves and garlanded with white jasmine and red flower strands with yellow tassels. A bearded man with long dark hair wears a rust-brown robe, a thick rudraksha-style bead mala, and a white-and-red flower garland, and holds an offering or small object while standing beside the pillar. Beside him, an attendant in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala and a bare upper body holds a tray or plate, and a second attendant with a shaved head and white markings on the arm wears hoop earrings and beaded necklaces. A camera operator is visible at the right edge. Chandelier-like light fixtures hang in the background. a person candidate appearance is uncertain: the figure wears a rust robe and garland rather than saffron, with mixed cues.2017-01-01