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A night-time ritual scene with smoke drifting at left. A man in white dhoti with bare torso and sandalwood-marked body holds a brass vessel and fan-like object while pouring water. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a saffron-brown wrap, a pink and white flower garland and a long black braid, holds up a green leaf bundle while another bare-chested attendant in white dhoti and gold border stands near. Gold trident and gold kalasha-style vessels stand beside the throne, with rose petals on the floor and a red and yellow fringed canopy overhead. This appears to be an abhishekam or purification rite. a person: the seated figure in saffron-brown wrap, flower garland and long braid, on the gold peetha throne, is in the centre of the ritual.

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Night ritual at an outdoor stage with a smoky haze and a red-and-gold ornate throne. A bearded man in brown-red robes and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on the throne, holding up green leaves and a trident-topped object while a man in white dhoti and a red shawl holds a brass vessel and a colourful cloth-wrapped pot. A young shirtless man in a white dhoti and gold chain stands nearby, and red-robed attendees are visible behind. Rose petals lie on the floor and a brass lamp stands at the throne's base. Purely appearance-based: the seated figure's long dreadlocked hair and saffron-brown robe with garland fit the page's a person reference, but the features are not clearly distinctive enough for a firm identification.2017-03-16 +1 copiesMarch 16 20172017-03-16Night ritual scene: a seated man in a rust-brown robe with a pink-and-white flower garland and long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, raising a green leafy sprig overhead while a bearded man in a white dhoti and red-and-white thread holds a green-and-yellow decorated pot toward him. A younger man in a white dhoti with gold border stands bare-chested beside them, and a sacred metal stand with a brass lamp and trident-like ornament rises near the throne. Smoke drifts at left, flower petals lie on the floor, and red-and-yellow fabric tassels hang overhead. A pedestal fan and seated devotees in orange and white appear behind.2017-03-16 +1 copiesA night-time homa ceremony in an open outdoor area with smoke rising at left. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion wears a rust-brown robe, a pink and white flower garland and a long dark braid; he holds a green-wrapped offering up toward a standing priest. The priest in white dhoti with an orange-gold border and bare chest has white ash markings on his arms and a red-and-white beaded mala. A shirtless young assistant stands at left. A brass lamp stand and a colourful cloth-wrapped kalasha-like vessel with a small fan sit nearby, and red and multicoloured fringed cloth hangs overhead. Flower petals lie on the floor. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person claim, with cues of long hair, a garland and a throne, though the face is not clearly distinguishable.2017-03-16Night ritual outdoors at an ashram with smoke drifting in the background. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a flower garland and a rust-brown wrap, holding a green leaf bundle raised overhead. Opposite, a bearded man in white dhoti with a red-and-white beaded garland and white sacred ash marks pours from a multicoloured kalasha-style vessel. A shirtless young man in a white dhoti and a ceremonial gold chain stands nearby, with saffron-clad attendants behind. Gold trident finials flank the throne beneath a colourful tasselled canopy. Fruit, flowers and a rangoli-like cloth lie on the floor.2017-03-16A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion and gold trident finials raises his right hand, index and middle fingers extended, in a blessing gesture. He wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder, a pink and white flower garland, and a red thread on his wrist, with long dark hair. To the left, a bearded priest in a white dhoti with a pink-bordered cloth and a red rudraksha-style mala holds a metal bowl, with smoke rising in the background. Behind them stand other attendants in orange and white garments beside a pedestal fan, an orange flag, and a decorated canopy with multicoloured tassels. Pink flower petals lie on the ground.2017-03-16 +1 copiesMarch 16 20172017-03-16Photograph of a ceremony at a golden throne with a red velvet seat and a gold peacock-fan backrest. A seated figure in saffron-brown robes and a white-and-pink flower garland receives an offering from a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and pink-bordered shawl, with ash lines on his chest and arms and a rudraksha mala. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and gold necklace ornaments, matching the Swamiji (probable) cues, and holds a small brass vessel. A gold trident stands at right, rose petals lie on the floor, a smoke haze rises at left, and a white-clad assistant stands behind. Scene is consistent with a homa or puja setting.2017-03-16 +1 copiesNight photograph of a ritual at an outdoor pavilion with smoke drifting across the frame. A seated man on an ornate gold and red throne wears a saffron-brown robe, a white and pink flower garland, and holds green leaves over a brass kalasha-style vessel. Facing him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a red shawl holds a multicoloured pot and brass pot. Two other bare-chested attendants in white dhotis stand behind. A brass trident and a small brass lamp sit near the throne, with pink flowers at the base. A gold-embroidered red and green canopy hangs above. The scene suggests a homa or purification rite; a visible fire-offering setting is shown by the smoke.2017-03-16 +1 copiesMarch 16 20172017-03-16 +1 copiesMarch 16 20172017-03-16A night ritual photograph at an open-air outdoor setting with smoke drifting across the frame. A seated figure on a gold and red throne with a gold trident-shaped finial wears a saffron-orange robe, a pink and white flower garland, and holds a green leaf raised in one hand while the other hand reaches toward a kalasha-like vessel. Before him, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with red-and-white markings on his arms and a red beaded necklace holds an offering tray with a multicoloured cloth. Behind them a younger shirtless man in a white dhoti with a pink border stands watching. Fruit, flowers and a stacked offering sit on a colourful cloth in front. A gold-framed red canopy with fringe hangs overhead, and a fan is visible at left-centre.2017-03-16