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Outdoor photo under a corrugated metal roof with palm trees behind. A man in orange saffron robes with gold trim and a dark rudraksha-style mala sits on an ornate red and gold throne beneath a fringed canopy in red, green and black. A kneeling devotee in a striped grey shirt and dark trousers reaches up to him, with a brass pot wrapped in yellow flower garlands beside him on an orange mat. In the foreground a stone-edged pit or basin is visible. A second orange-robed figure, shaved-headed, kneels to the left beside a white-clad attendant.

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Outdoor ceremony under a corrugated metal roof with coconut palms behind. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears orange robes with gold borders and a dark beaded necklace; he has a candidate appearance but the cues are not sufficiently distinctive, so his identity is uncertain and he is described by role as a seated officiant. A younger man in orange stands at his left, and another orange-robed attendant reaches toward him. A kneeling devotee in white clothing bows before the throne while another attendant leans in beside him. A brass vessel with flower garlands sits nearby and a shallow fire pit with a stone border lies in the foreground. A few seated women in saris are visible at the right, and a white-clad woman stands in the background near a signboard.2011-12-13December 13 20112011-12-13A photograph of a ceremonial scene under an open pavilion with a corrugated roof, palm trees behind. A seated figure on a red and gold throne wears saffron/orange robes, a beaded rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles, and extends an arm toward a kneeling man in a checked shirt and jeans who bows forward with an orange cloth at his waist. Two attendants in saffron robes kneel beside the throne, one holding a cord or thread. A red and gold fringed canopy hangs overhead. Brass or copper vessels, marigold garlands and a small offering plate sit on the orange floor cloth. Several people in white and teal clothing sit or stand in the background, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at the right edge.2011-12-13December 13 20112011-12-13Outdoor ritual on a paved courtyard under palm trees beside a red brick wall. A man seated on a gold-framed red throne with a fringed canopy above wears orange cloth and a dark rudraksha mala, with an ornate gold necklace; a younger man in orange kneels at his left and handles a thread, while a man in a white shirt kneels at his side and another man in white stands nearby with hands folded. Two white-clad devotees hold a brass tray with lamps and a woman in white stands on the left. Several seated devotees in saffron and white sit on mats in the background beside a parked white vehicle and a wall map display. The seated figure in orange has long swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial adornments, consistent with a person presence; this is an appearance-based label only.2011-12-13Outdoor photograph under a open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and palm trees behind. A central figure sits on a red and gold throne beneath a fringed canopy, wearing saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala, and gold armlets. A kneeling man in white ritual clothes holds a thread or cord to the seated figure, while a second saffron-robed attendant kneels at the left and another standing man in white garments with a mala stands at the right. Several seated devotees in white and teal sit along the edge. Brass plates with offerings sit at the lower left.2011-12-13Outdoor ritual at a temple-like open pavilion. A man in orange saffron robes and rudraksha beads sits on an ornate red and gold throne beneath a fringed canopy, with a golden kalasha garland at his side. A kneeling man in orange clothes with bare upper body and armbands attends him, while a man in white dhoti and rudraksha mala stands nearby, and a monk in orange robes stands behind. Several women in saris and devotees sit on orange mats to the right, and a white SUV and palm trees appear in the background.2011-12-13December 13 20112011-12-13Outdoor ritual at an open-air pavilion with a red canopy hung with colourful tassels, palm trees and a brick wall behind. A man in orange saffron robes with a gold-edged dhoti and multiple rudraksha malas sits on an ornate red-and-gold throne, extending his arm to a devotee. Beside him, a younger man in saffron holds a thread and tends the ritual. A man in white kneels with folded hands in front of the seated figure, while a man in white stands at left with a ceremonial head band and garlands. Brass plates with flower garlands and offerings sit on the floor. Other seated devotees in orange and pale blue watch from the background.2011-12-13Outdoor ceremony under a open-sided shelter with palm trees behind. A seated man in orange-saffron robes with a gold-bordered dhoti and a garland of flowers and beads sits on an ornate red and gold throne beneath a fringed canopy. Swamiji (probable): he wears long swept-back hair, orange robes and a gold-edged garland, seated on a red throne with gold armrests. Before him a younger man in white kneels and touches his wrist, while a kneeling attendant in orange robes and gold armbands assists. On the left, women in white and red-bordered saris and a man in white stand near brass plates and offerings; on the right, a seated man in white with a rudraksha mala watches. Orange-red mats cover the ground, with a brass plate of offerings at the lower left and a floral garland near the throne base.2011-12-13Outdoor ritual scene under a fringed canopy with a red-and-gold ornate throne. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala sits on the throne, while a shaven-headed attendant in saffron kneels beside him and a man in a white shirt and glasses kneels in front, touching the seated man's wrist area. A woman in white sari and a man in white dhoti stand nearby holding ritual items, and a brass plate of offerings sits at left. Devotees sit on orange mats at right, some with hands folded. Palm trees and a brick wall frame the setting. a person candidate in saffron with rudraksha mala seated on throne, appearance-based label unconfirmed.2011-12-13A ceremonial outdoor ritual under a open-sided shelter with palm trees behind. A man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, wearing saffron-orange robes with gold trim, sits on an ornate red and gold throne. A younger man in saffron robes kneels at his side, holding a thread or cord, and a third man in saffron kneels nearby. A devotee in white clothing kneels in front of the throne, and a person in white stands behind it touching the seated man's head. Brass vessels, a flower-decorated pot and a canopy with tassels frame the scene, while white-clad attendants and seated onlookers watch from the sides.2011-12-13