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Outdoor evening ritual under palm trees near a tall copper-red pillar hung with white and purple flower garlands. A man in a red-orange dhoti and shawl with a yellow-gold waist border holds a brass tray of burning oil lamp flames, while a second man in cream and white dhoti wears a rudraksha mala and gold pendant and holds a bell-like object. Another man on the right in red-and-gold garments, a gold-embroidered turban-style cap and rudraksha mala holds a small bell. A maroon ceremonial umbrella with fringed edges stands at upper right. Several other devotees in white and red ritual dress stand behind.

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December 05 20142014-12-05Outdoor ritual at dusk among palm trees: a tall wooden torch stand holds a large open bowl of flame, flanked by garlands of white flowers with purple accents. Several men in ritual dress stand in a line; a central figure in an orange-red dhoti and gold necklaces holds a brass tray with a small flame, while a man on the right in a tall ornate gold headdress and saffron-orange garment with rudraksha malas extends his hands over a tray. Others wear white dhotis with striped borders and beaded malas. A red and gold ceremonial umbrella stands at right. This appears to be an aarti or fire ritual. Appearance-based candidate: a person is the figure in the saffron-orange garment with the tall headdress and multiple malas, in the act of offering over the tray.2014-12-05Outdoor ritual procession in a garden with palm trees and shrubs. A large brass bowl sits on a red metal stand wrapped with white and purple flower garlands. A man in white dhoti with a white cap and beaded necklaces holds a basket with a burning flame, while a man in saffron robes with a tall decorated cap and kumkum on his forehead holds his hands in anjali. A large red ceremonial umbrella with colourful tassels is held overhead, and devotees in saffron clothes stand nearby, some with rudraksha malas. Brass horns are held aloft. The scene resembles a temple-style aarti or procession.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05Outdoor procession in a palm-lined garden. A man in white dhoti with a white cloth on his head and rudraksha malas holds a woven basket with a lit oil lamp, flanked by a gold-trimmed red-and-white sun umbrella on a pole. Nearby, a white-clad priest in gold-bordered dhoti holds a tall kalasha-shaped vessel on a metal stand, garlanded with white and purple flowers. Saffron-robed men in orange dhotis with gold borders play brass horns and a drum, and one man wears a silver-patterned conical headdress and multiple rudraksha malas. Four physical people are prominent, with others partly visible behind.2014-12-05Outdoor evening ritual at dusk with a large open flame rising from a woven basket held by a person in a red-orange turban, red floral garlands and gold ornaments, performing an arati-style offering. Beside him a bald man in saffron-orange cloth with rudraksha malas holds a tall garland of white, purple and magenta flowers. On the right, men in white dhotis and gold-bordered shawls with beaded necklaces stand watching; one wears glasses and a cream turban. Dark foliage and a palm trunk form the background.2014-12-05Outdoor evening ritual under palm trees. A large brass fire bowl on a tall iron stand blazes at left, its stand wrapped with white and purple flower garlands. Near the centre, a man in a red turban, red-and-gold dhoti and a red-and-white flower garland holds a lit lamp over a brass plate of offerings, with a second man beside him in a tall decorated headpiece and orange-and-gold cloth. Surrounding men wear white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha malas and bare upper bodies, and a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right. A multicoloured fringed umbrella is held above. The scene reads as an aarti or homa-style fire ritual.2014-12-05Outdoor procession at dusk in a garden with palm fronds and green foliage behind. A tall orange kalasha-style pot sits on a wooden stand decorated with white and purple flower garlands. Several men in white dhotis with gold-edged borders and rudraksha malas stand close together. One man in front holds a woven basket with a burning flame and a golden lamp, wearing a cream turban, white body markings and a bead necklace. Another holds a golden-handled ritual item, and an attendant in orange cloth stands at right. A large ceremonial umbrella with multicoloured tassels is visible overhead. The scene suggests a ritual procession with a lit flame offering.2014-12-05Outdoor evening ritual with a flaming basin and a tall garland-wrapped pillar of white and purple flowers at left. A central figure in a red-maroon turban, red flower garland, gold ornaments and a gold pendant holds a small oil lamp and a handbell, smiling. Around them, several men in saffron-red and gold-bordered dhotis or wraps, rudraksha malas, and white dhotis stand near the flames. One man at right wears a patterned cylindrical headdress and a rudraksha mala, holding a lamp on a tray. Palm trees and a red umbrella with tassels stand in the background. The central figure appears to match the page's Swamiji reference by saffron/red clothing, turban and gold ornamentation, so the identification is probable.2014-12-05A nighttime procession of devotees in saffron and orange robes walks past a dark background. At centre, a figure in a deep red turban and red-and-white floral garland holds a lit oil lamp in both hands, the flame bright in the dark. The figure wears a red garland with white flowers, a gold necklace and gold armbands, and a rudraksha mala. Behind, men carry tall ceremonial staffs topped with gold and silver finials, a gold disc emblem and a gold ornamental standard. Some men wear white dhotis with gold borders and beaded malas, and one man on the right wears a tall gold ornate headdress. Several participants carry drums or wooden percussion instruments.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05Night procession at an outdoor temple setting, with a woman in a red-orange turban and a red and white flower garland holding a lit oil lamp flame in both palms. She wears gold necklaces, bangles and an orange-brown robe with gold borders. Beside her a bald man in an orange-brown robe with a shawl and rudraksha beads walks past a colourful ceremonial parasol with tassels. Behind them, men in white dhotis and white caps carry items on a tray, and another umbrella-style parasol is visible. Strings of beads and garlands show a ritual procession under lamplight.2014-12-05