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A photograph taken inside a corrugated-metal shed storage area. A seated man in a rust-red robe and red-and-gold headwear sits in a wheeled chair, resting one hand on his chin, while a woman in orange sari and beaded necklace kneels before him holding a wooden tray of green fruit. Behind them stands a shirtless young man in red pants with a pendant necklace, and a woman in orange sari with a rudraksha mala watches. A photographer with a large camera lens stands at left. Gold-framed ornate chairs with red cushions, stacked cloth, plastic crates and a wall poster of many portrait photos are visible. A seated figure in the background wears a red turban.

A photograph taken in a workshop-like space with stacked wooden planks and timber in the background. A man with long dark hair, a red flower in his hair, a full beard, bare chest and an orange-red shawl sits in a chair with a gold chain at his neck. Beside him a woman in an orange top and rudraksha-style beaded necklace holds a small wooden tray of green and white stones or offerings toward him. Behind them another woman in white with long hair sits on the floor, and a cameraman in a blue shirt stands at right.

Indoor photograph inside a metal-roofed storage hall cluttered with boxes, folded cloth, bamboo mats and shelves. In the foreground a seated man in a rust-orange robe and gold chain necklace holds a hand to his face while a woman in an orange sari and rudraksha beads kneels beside him, her hand extended toward his foot. Behind them a bare-chested young man with long dark hair and a silver pendant stands with hands clasped behind his back, and an orange-clad woman with rudraksha mala watches. A photographer with a camera lens stands at the left edge. On the right, a gilded throne-style chair holds a framed image of a figure in a pink turban, and a printed poster of portraits hangs on the shelf.

A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a temple-like hall. A man in a rust-coloured dhoti and shawl, wearing a leopard-print headwrap, long dark hair, and multiple rudraksha malas, sits on a silver-backed throne with red cushions, one hand resting on the arm of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears white dhoti with gold borders and is bare-chested with white markings, bowing forward. Two attendants in orange garments with white body markings stand beside them, and a young boy in white dhoti is at the left edge. Behind the throne, a deity murti adorned with garlands is visible at the right. The seated man has a probable Swamiji appearance based on the leopard headwrap, long hair, rudraksha malas and rust clothing, with the page indicating his presence at this event.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with long swept-back hair, a red-and-white tilak, and multiple rudraksha malas, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne and smiles while raising his hand in blessing. Probable Swamiji by appearance: the long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas match, though the figure is seated on a throne and receiving honour. Before him, an older man in an orange shirt and white dhoti stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, holding a black tray with fruit and wrapped sweets. Behind them, a man in an orange-saffron top and a woman in a white sari with yellow shawl stand in a temple-like setting with orange and red walls. The throne has carved gold frame and red cushions.

A photograph of a covered outdoor pavilion with palm trees and red pillars. A man seated on an orange armchair wears saffron-orange robes with gold borders and a long gold-and-bead garland; he extends a red fruit to a kneeling woman in a white top and orange-red shawl who has her palms pressed together. A tray of offerings sits on a box beside him. A young shaved-headed attendant in white with a bead necklace stands behind, and several men in orange shawls and white clothes stand around, one with a bald head and another with painted forehead markings. A small white fan and cloth bundles lie on the ground in front.

A seated figure with long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi, gold necklace and an orange-brown shawl sits on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion, extending a hand as a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a red-bordered shawl and gold earrings kneels before him, offering or receiving a leaf from a silver plate of green leaves beside a small metal bowl. A white cooling unit stands in the background. a person is seated on the throne, identified by long hair, a gold necklace and an orange-brown shawl; the kneeling man is a devotee in orange ceremonial clothing.

May 08 2017

A seated man in orange robes and a red and gold garland sits on an ornate red and gold throne-style chair in a plain room with orange walls and a standing fan. He raises a hand in blessing toward devotees. A woman in a red sari with gold border bows low with her head to the floor, and a man in a white dhoti with an orange cloth lies prostrate on a red carpet in front of the throne. A standing attendant in orange holds a brass tray with a yellow cloth covering, while another attendant in orange with rudraksha mala offers a gold plate toward the woman. Glass display case and brass vessels sit at right. Seated devotee in orange at left edge.

May 05 2018

A photograph of a house visit during a South Indian ceremony. A man with long dark hair, a white vibhuti line on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and a rust-red robe with gold border sits on the left, smiling and receiving offerings. Beside him, a monk in saffron-orange robes holds two oranges and a box of fruit. A seated man in a white checked shirt and a woman in a pink patterned sari with a white and red flower garland kneel in front, the woman holding a red apple. Several saffron-clad attendants and bystanders in white dress stand behind, and a warm lamp glows at the top of the frame. The man in red robes is an appearance-based a person candidate seated at the centre of the ritual.

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December 10 2017