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A seated man in an ochre-orange shawl and dhoti, wearing a black head covering, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, smiles while holding a lit oil lamp in his right hand and a small silver bell in his left. Before him is a silver puja table with silver kalasha pots and bowls, and a silver elephant-shaped vessel. Behind him, black stone deity murtis are adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands, and a red-and-white tilak-marked Shivalinga stands in the background on a colourful striped mat. Several robed people stand in the background. Ceremonial puja at a temple setting.

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March 03 20182018-03-03A photograph of a ritual scene at night in a temple setting. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a black turban, a rudraksha mala and a bead bracelet, sits on a red-cushioned silver throne and holds a lit oil lamp in both hands. To his right, a second man in saffron-orange clothing with a mala sits and plays a handheld bell or small instrument near a microphone stand. Behind them are rows of statues of seated figures draped in marigold garlands, along with decorated silver vessels, a silver kalasha and a silver standard on the woven floor mat. The scene suggests an aarti or puja.2018-03-03A seated man in a rust-orange and maroon robe sits on an ornate silver throne with red cushion, holding a small flame in a metal dish with both hands. He wears a black turban-like headwrap with a red band, layered rudraksha malas, bead bracelets and a gold pendant. Before him stands a silver kalasha-style vessel set, a tall silver ritual staff, and marigold garlands. Behind him are dark deity murtis draped with yellow and red garlands, one decorated with a white tilaka, and a teal-draped figure. A rug of green, red and orange stripes covers the floor. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears rudraksha malas and saffron-orange robes with a turban, and sits on the throne, so his identity is an appearance-based candidate.2018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03A seated man in a rust-red saffron-toned robe with a dark turban-like headwrap, rudraksha malas and a ceremonial gold necklace holds a lit oil lamp flame in both hands on a silver-and-red throne. Silver kalasha pots and a tall silver ceremonial staff stand in front. Behind him are dark stone deity murtis draped in yellow and white marigold garlands and jewelled necklaces, and a shivalinga with tripundra markings. A striped woven rug covers the floor, and a microphone stands at the right edge.2018-03-03A photograph of a ritual in a temple-like hall. A bearded man with a dark turban-style headwear, rudraksha malas across his chest and a gold necklace, wears a rust-red saffron cloth and sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat, holding a lit flame in a small vessel. Behind him stand dark stone statues draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and jewelled ornaments. In front, silver kalasha pots and a tall silver lamp stand sit on a striped woven mat, while an attendant in white dhoti with white markings on his body kneels at the right, tending a silver vessel. Probable Swamiji: the seated man wears the saffron robe, crown-like turban, rudraksha malas and gold necklace described above, seated on a throne during the puja.2018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03A seated man in an orange-red ochre robe and a black head covering performs a ritual, holding a burning oil lamp flame in his right hand while another hand holds a bundle of incense or a whisk. He wears a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial necklace. Behind him stand black stone deity murti decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, a silver kalasha and silver vessels sit in front on a striped rug, and a silver elephant-shaped stand is visible at left. A microphone stand appears at right. Another person in orange clothing is partly visible at the right edge.2018-03-03A seated man in a dark turban-style head covering and rust-orange robes holds a lit flame over a silver vessel during a ritual. He wears layered rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, with a red-cushioned silver throne behind him. Silver kalasha pots and a silver stand sit before him on a striped woven mat. A second man in an orange cloth with white body markings kneels at right, assisting. Behind them stand decorated deity murtis draped in yellow-and-white marigold garlands, some in silk clothing. The scene resembles a puja or aarti. a person is shown performing the ritual, wearing a dark head covering, rudraksha malas and gold necklace.2018-03-03A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple hall. A man seated on a silver-framed throne with a red cushion wears a black turban, saffron-red robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, holding a lit oil lamp or flame over a brass vessel. Behind him, several black stone deity murtis and figures are garlanded with yellow marigold and red-white flower garlands. In the foreground are silver kalasha pots, a silver lamp stand and a colourful woven mat.2018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03