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Four young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments and rudraksha mala necklaces perform an aarti ceremony in a hall. Each holds a silver multi-wick oil lamp, with flames lit; the two at right raise lamps overhead while the others hold them forward, and several hold small silver handbells in their other hands. Behind them stands a tiered pyramid of brass bowls or lamps, and framed photographs hang on the cream wall above red curtains. A camera on a tripod and a LIVE broadcast overlay indicate the ceremony is being streamed. Mostly cool, warm-lit interior with orange robes dominating.

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July 19 20162016-07-19Four young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments and orange shoulder cloths stand in a hall, each raising a silver aarti lamp overhead with one arm while holding a small handbell in the other hand. They wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and arm bands, and their hair is styled in tall topknots. Behind them stand rows of polished brass kalashas, and a videographer on a tripod films at the right. Framed photographs hang on the cream walls, and a wall air conditioner is mounted above them.2016-07-19Three young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style wraps and rudraksha malas stand in a row performing aarti in a temple hall. The man on the left holds a lit aarti lamp, the centre man holds a brass ritual fan-like object and a small metal vessel, and the man on the right rings a handbell. Behind them, tall stacks of gilded brass kalashas or lamps glow, and framed pictures hang on the wall. A man in white shirt and tie stands at the right edge. The men have bun hairstyles and bare upper bodies with armbands.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19March 18 20172017-03-18July 19 20162016-07-19Five men in saffron-orange dhotis stand bare-chested in a row during evening aarti, holding lit oil lamps and small bells. Their bodies bear white sacred ash stripes and rudraksha malas. The man in front wears a red-brown rudraksha mala and his hair is tied in a top knot, while the others hold lamps and bells beside him. A tripod-mounted video camera is at right, and a gold-framed deity shrine stands behind them. Framed photos hang on the wall above, and a wall air conditioner is visible. Several onlookers sit in the background.2016-10-12Four young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments stand in a row holding silver oil lamps (aarti lamps) with lit flames, performing a ritual lamp offering. The foreground figure wears a gold-toned necklace, rudraksha-style beaded mala and gold armlets, with his long hair tied in a high topknot. Other attendants beside him have long hair bound up, and one wears a white forehead band. Blurred devotees in pink and red saris stand in the background, and a white tent-like canopy is overhead. The setting appears to be a ritual gathering in a tent.2016-05-20Photograph of a ritual aarti at an indoor tented hall. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, with matted hair in top knots and rudraksha malas, stand in a row holding ornate brass aarti lamps with flames and handbells. A woman in a saffron sari and other devotees in white and pink stand behind, a small child sits on the red carpet, and a long metal offering table lies at left. Ceremonial padapuja-style worship with lamps.2016-05-20May 24 20162016-05-24May 12 20172017-05-12October 12 20162016-10-12