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A photograph inside a decorated temple tent during a ritual. In the left foreground a man in a rust-red saffron robe and a dark turban with gold ornaments holds a brass oil lamp in both hands, with a long gold-beaded garland on his chest, and wears gold bangles. Behind him a man in white dhoti and a woman in red sari stand with palms pressed in prayer. On the right, a large ornate deity murti wears an orange and silver-embroidered garment, a bejewelled crown and a silver necklace, and a smaller decorated figure lies on a striped cushion beside it. A tall golden lamp stand, a brass kalasha, brass oil lamps and a red-draped table stand nearby, with a gold-framed chair and ornate pillars behind.

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May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph inside a decorated tent with a red carpet and gold-fringed canopy at an ashram ritual. A man in a saffron-orange robe and a tall orange turban, wearing a marigold garland and ornaments, holds a brass oil lamp and a small vessel while walking past a carved golden pillar. Behind him, attendants in red and orange garments stand with folded hands, one holding a tray of red petals. On the right, a large deity murti is dressed in an orange and blue embroidered garment with sequins, and a smaller seated figure in a striped cloth is garlanded with white and pink flowers. Brass bowls and a white vessel sit on the floor in front, indicating puja offerings.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photo of a ritual inside a red-draped hall with a red carpet. A man in a long-sleeved red-brown robe and red dhoti, wearing a heavy gold garland and bangles, stands with palms together holding a small brass vessel and lamp. Behind him, a robed attendant in white dhoti and red shawl stands with hands folded. On the right, a deity murti sits on a golden peetha throne draped in orange and blue embroidered cloth, with garlands and a shiny gold-coloured canopy. A brass lamp stands nearby, and a white-filled bowl sits on a red cloth in the foreground. The scene suggests a pushpabhishekam and padapuja style ritual.2016-05-24A photograph of a temple puja inside a decorated shrine with a red carpet. A man in a deep red-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a long gold garland, a rudraksha-style gold necklace and gold armbands, stands at the centre, performing an offering beside a silver-and-gold lamp stand and a round brass tray with a lit ghee lamp. Behind him, two attendants in white with folded hands and an attendant in orange hold a tray of red petals. A carved gold throne holds a deity murti draped in orange and red garlands and a striped cloth. Brass oil lamps and bowls of flowers surround the scene. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), in a ritual pose, by his long swept-back hair, crown-like headdress, gold garland and ornate saffron-red clothing.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 22 20162016-05-22May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a temple puja in progress on a red-carpeted floor. A standing man in a red dhoti and red shawl, wearing a long gold-beaded garland and gold armlets, holds a ritual implement and faces a richly decorated golden throne-like seat (peetha) on which a deity murti is placed, dressed in orange and blue garments and a crown-like head ornament. Small brass bowls of offerings and rose petals sit on a red cloth before the murti, and brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) stand on either side. In the background, a man and women in white and cream attire with folded hands join in worship, and a brass kalasha-style vessel sits on a red cloth before the altar.2016-05-24