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Five young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand in a row before a deep red curtain, each holding a tall brass multi-tiered oil lamp (aarti) with lit flames, as in an aarti ceremony. Several wear rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and the one at left has long locks tied up. On the right, brass bells and lamps stand on striped tables draped with colourful cloth and marigold petals. Seated devotees in orange and white sit on striped mats in the background, watching the lamp offering.

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December 23 20162016-12-23Five young men in saffron-orange dhotis and matching shawls stand in a row on a striped multicoloured mat, each raising a tall golden lamp stand (aarti) of lit oil lamps overhead with both arms. Several have long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. Behind them hangs a deep red curtain, and seated devotees and drummers sit along the floor. Brass bells and a small kumkum-marked tray rest on a cloth-covered table at right. The scene shows an aarti ritual during a satsang-style gathering.2016-12-23Five bare-chested men in saffron-orange dhotis and orange shawls perform aarti with tiered brass lamps, each lit with flames, held high before a deep red curtain. Several wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, and their hair is tied up in bundles. Striped multicolored mats cover the floor, and drummers and attendees sit in the background. A table on the right holds flowers and offerings. Ceremonial lamp offering.2016-12-22Photograph of a ritual at a red-draped stage hall. Five male priests in saffron-orange dhotis and long orange shawls stand in a row on striped mats, swinging lit multi-flame lamps (aarti). The foremost priest, with long dreadlocked hair, wears a rudraksha-style mala and gold pendant; the others wear orange garlands. Behind them, women in cream and white saris sit at tables with brass bells, kalasha-style vessels and oil lamps for puja. Red and white curtains, speakers, lanterns and a camera on a tripod complete the scene.2016-12-23December 22 20162016-12-22A photograph of an aarti ritual in a decorated hall with a red curtain backdrop and colourful hanging lanterns. In the foreground, a bare-chested young man with long dreadlocked hair wears an orange dhoti and holds up a multi-tiered lamp flame. Beside and behind him, several other men in orange dhotis hold similar lit lamps, while seated rows of devotees in orange and white clothing sit on striped floor mats watching, and brass bells rest on the low tables at right. A cameraman stands at the left. No individual is identifiable as a person from appearance cues, so the in-person identity is uncertain.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Five young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments and bare upper bodies stand in a row holding tiered brass aarti lamps, each with multiple lit flames, raised toward the front. They wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bracelets. Behind them stands a red velvet curtain, and colourful striped woven mats cover the floor. On the right a long table with striped cloth holds small brass bells and pink flower offerings. Drummers are partly visible in the background.2016-12-22Photograph of a ritual aarti performed on a striped-carpeted floor in front of a red curtain. Several shirtless young men in saffron-orange dhotis, one with long dreadlocked hair and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, hold up lit multi-flame brass aarti lamps with both hands. A man in the foreground shakes a brass bell. Seated devotees in orange and white sit on the striped mats along both sides, and a person in white stands at the back. Hanging paper lanterns and speakers decorate the stage, and a camera operator is visible on the left.2016-12-23May 02 20162016-05-02A tented hall with red floor covering and a green-and-blue runner shows several young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with gold borders performing aarti. Each holds a tiered brass lamp with flames aloft, with white ceremonial paint on their arms and foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks; long hair is worn in matted locks. A cameraman in white stands behind on a tripod, and a seated priest in white dhoti sits at the back. Colourful paper decorations hang from the ceiling, with a golden sun-shaped backdrop and brass lamps in the foreground.2016-05-02