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A photograph inside a dark temple sanctum with a gilded ornate throne behind them and hanging brass bells and lamps. Two people perform an aarti with lit oil lamps on a brass tray. On the left, a person in a deep maroon head wrap and maroon garment wears a red and white flower garland and gold bangles, holding a lamp plate. On the right, a bare-chested shaved-headed priest in an ornate embroidered cap and a gold-bordered orange shawl holds a wicker basket of lit lamps. Brass bells hang from chains above, and an orange-red cloth lies on a chair.

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December 05 20142014-12-05A person in a maroon-red turban with a gold ornament and red-and-white flower garland smiles while holding a lit oil lamp on a brass tray in both hands. Gold-stiffened bangles and a gold armlet adorn the bare upper arm, and a red cloth wraps the body. A gold-carved throne with green cushions sits behind, with brass hanging bells and lamps. Another person's hand reaches in from the right beside a basket. Swamiji (probable): the turban, ornate gold jewellery, flower garland and throne are consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, a presentation-based label rather than a confirmed identity.2014-12-05A person in a rust-red turban and bare-chested red-brown garment, wearing a red and white flower garland, gold armlets and bangles, holds a lit oil lamp on a brass tray in front of an ornate gold throne with a chair-like seat and carved backrest. Another hand holds a lit lamp at the right edge, and a woven basket holding a lit diya sits at lower right. Dark background with hanging brass bells. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears a red turban, rudraksha-style garland and gold ornaments, presiding over the lamp offering as a priest-like figure.2014-12-05A photograph of a bare-shouldered person in a rust-red turban and matching red-brown cloth, wearing a long red and white flower garland, gold bangles and gold earrings, holding a lit oil lamp or fire vessel with both hands while another hand reaches in from the right. A gilded ornate throne with a golden backrest and cushions stands behind, with a brass bell hanging at the top left and flames rising from the lamp. Visible ritual ceremony with aarti-style lamp offering.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion, wearing a maroon turban, orange-red robe, rudraksha mala necklaces and gold bangles, extends his hand over a lit oil lamp held by a kneeling priest. The priest, bare-chested with a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, wears a green and gold cap and a garland of yellow and white flowers, and offers the aarti flame. Behind the throne hang garlands of orange, yellow, red and white flowers. A silver trident stands at left and a gold staff at right. a person performs an aarti offering with the lamp.2015-10-18April 28 20152015-04-28Photograph of a ceremonial aarti being performed before a seated man. The seated man sits in an ornate silver chair with red cushioning, palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, a red wrist thread, and a vibhuti mark on his forehead. Facing him from behind is a priest in an orange-red turban and saffron cloth, with a rudraksha mala and white markings on his arms, holding a silver lamp with a large flame. Carved dark wooden screens form the background.2018-04-26 +1 copiesNight photograph of a ritual aarti with oil lamps. On the left, a shaved-headed priest in a red-orange sash and rudraksha mala holds a woven basket tray of lit oil lamps. In the centre, a woman in a red turban and red sari with a floral garland holds a small flame near a bowl. On the right, a man in an ornate jeweled crown and gold-trimmed red-orange dhoti and rudraksha mala lifts a lamp from the tray. Behind them, people in white dhotis and a dark night setting are visible, with a bright light in the background. The scene is an oil-lamp ritual, with no visible identifiable a person figure.2014-12-05Night ritual aarti outdoors under a canopy with colourful tasselled fabric. In the foreground a person in an orange-red turban, red and white flower garlands and a gold ornamental necklace holds a lit oil lamp flame in cupped hands. Beside them a man in a tall silver-and-black embellished crown and red rudraksha malas holds a woven basket of lit oil lamps. Behind them, men in white dhotis and saffron-coloured garments hold more offering baskets and lamps, with a golden trident visible at right. Several onlookers stand in the background.2014-12-05Photo of a ritual seated on a red-cushioned throne with gold lion-head armrests. A woman in an orange sari with a red coral mala and gold necklace sits with palms pressed together at her forehead in prayer. Before her, a shaved-headed man in orange and saffron wrap with rudraksha mala and glasses holds a silver tray with a small silver vessel. Silver staffs, brass oil lamps, a gold-framed deity murti, and a red and orange floral garland decorate the setting.2015-07-17A ceremonial scene inside a decorated pavilion. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti, with a dark brown shawl and rudraksha mala, holds a brass plate with offerings toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears a red and orange garland of beads and flowers, gold jewelry and a saffron-toned robe, and sits on a red throne-like seat beneath a golden arch. Behind them stand gold-clad deity murti with floral garlands, and ceremonial brass lamps and a tall silver staff stand nearby. A young attendant in orange kneels at the left edge.2015-07-17