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A photograph of a smiling man in a temple hall, wearing a dark cylindrical headdress, a red-orange saffron garment draped over his shoulder, layered gold necklaces with a large gold pendant, gold armbands and bangles, and a red bindi with white tilak on his forehead. He holds a brass vessel with a flame and a handled brass implement, with incense smoke rising beside him. Behind him, another person in orange robes holds a silver tray and a brass bell. Carved stone pillars and a brass peacock figure stand at the left. a person: the saffron clothing, ornate gold adornments and rudraksha-style layered beads match the candidate's presentation, and the page identifies him as present, so he is shown in person performing ritual worship.

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January 03 20162016-01-03 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A smiling person with a tall swept-back dark hairstyle, red tilak on the forehead and white ash markings, stands in an outdoor setting of trees, holding a silver aarti lamp with a flame in one hand and a small bell in the other. Wearing a rust-orange garment draped over the shoulder, a thick rudraksha mala with gold beads, gold bangles and gold armbands, the figure appears to perform a ritual. Behind, a second person in orange clothing with white forehead marks and another person in the background are partly visible, along with a yellow flower offering tray at lower left. Appearance-based label: a person — leader of the ritual, identified by tall swept hair, ornate gold malas, orange clothing and aarti lamp.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03June 13 20132013-06-13A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi stands in a temple corridor holding a silver oil lamp with a gold-handled cup, lit by bright daylight. He wears a rust-red silk dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a heavy gold and rudraksha-style garland, a gold armlet and gold bangles. Beside him a second man in matching red-and-gold dress holds a silver tray with a lamp and a bell-shaped aarti vessel, and a carved stone pillar and gold lamp stand frame the scene. a person cues: long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklace and rudraksha-style mala, distinctive red-gold ritual dress.2016-01-03June 12 20142014-06-12A man in a dark, voluminous hair style and a red-maroon garment with gold border stands outdoors under trees, holding a silver lamp with a lit flame in one hand and a silver bell in the other while smoke rises from the lamp. He wears a thick gold garland with dark beads, a large gold pendant, a red bindi and bangles, and smiles with eyes lowered. A person at lower left holds a silver plate. The setting is an open outdoor area with dappled sunlight. This appears to be an aarti being performed. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back dark hair, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, and ceremonial saffron-red clothing.2016-01-03A photograph of a smiling person outdoors under a tree, holding a silver lamp with a flame in the right hand and a small silver handbell in the left. The person wears a dark red garment draped over the shoulders, a thick rudraksha-style beaded mala across the chest, and a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant. Gold armbands and earrings are visible, with a red bindi and white markings on the forehead. Smoke rises from the lamp. Blurred greenery and earth surround the figure. Visible cues include the rudraksha mala, gold ceremonial necklace and saffron-red clothing, which are distinctive, so this is a person appearance in person performing aarti.2016-01-03July 22 20132013-07-22