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Photograph of a man with long dark hair, a white vertical tilak on his forehead and a full beard, seen in profile at a temple-style ritual. He wears a bare chest with a large garland of white flowers and pink lotus blooms threaded with gold beads, and a gold armlet on his upper arm. In the left foreground are polished brass ritual objects including a bell and an oil lamp, with a gilded deity murti or decorated backdrop behind them. Strands of gold tinsel hang at right against a dark background.

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May 24 20172017-05-24May 24 20172017-05-24May 24 20172017-05-24May 24 20172017-05-24A man with long dark hair, a white vertical tilak on his forehead and a short beard sits beside a large brass bell with a wooden handle. He wears a deep red-orange shawl draped over a bare chest, a bold layered garland of white jasmine, pink lotus-like blooms, yellow marigolds and red flowers, and an ornate gold-toned armlet. Behind him is a gilded carved golden backdrop, a hanging brass chain, and warm string lights against a dark wall. a person cue: long swept-back hair, ornate gold adornment and saffron-orange clothing, seated in a ceremonial satsang setting.2017-05-24A photograph of a man standing in front of a golden deity shrine with ornate gilded carvings. He wears a saffron-red robe, a thick garland of white jasmine, pink lotus-like flowers and orange marigolds, a gold armlet and a gold chain, with a white and red tilak on his forehead. Hanging brass bells and a brass oil lamp are visible beside him, and strings of small fairy lights glow on the right. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair and a red robe with a gold necklace and garland, consistent with the page's claim that he is present at this event.2017-05-24May 24 20172017-05-24May 24 20172017-05-24May 24 20172017-05-24Photograph of a man seated in front of an ornate gold repoussé backdrop showing a deity relief. He wears a white tilak with a red bindi on the forehead, has long dark hair swept back, and is smiling while looking off to the side. He is draped in multiple garlands of white jasmine and pink flower blooms, with a red-and-gold cloth band across his chest, and wears a gold armlet. A brass bell hangs at the left edge and lit string lights run along the dark background at right.2017-05-24A photograph of a bare-chested man in profile, seated before a row of brass oil lamps (diyas) with lit wicks and hanging yellow threads, beside a hanging brass bell and a golden ornamental object. He wears a thick necklace of red flower garlands interspersed with pink lotus-like petals and gold beads, a reddish-orange cloth draped over his body, a gold earring, and a white horizontal tilak with dark hair tied up. He is looking to the side and smiling faintly. Dim black background with small lights.2017-05-28Photograph of a smiling man seated before an ornate golden repoussé backdrop showing a deity relief. He wears a red-orange garment, a white vertical tilak with a red bindi on his forehead, rudraksha and gold beaded necklaces, a gold armlet and gold earring. He is draped in a long white and pink flower garland with yellow blossoms, and gold-wrapped bamboo-like poles or staffs rest on his shoulders. A brass bell edge is visible at left, with small lamps lining the dark wall at right. a person as the seated central figure, shown as a devotee-receiving honour during satsang or puja.2017-05-24