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Photo of a seated person in a rust-brown and gold-bordered garment, with a red-and-white flower garland, multiple gold chains, gold armlet and bangles, and a red bindi on the forehead, performing a ritual. They hold a small burning lamp or flame over a silver bowl while a silver kalasha with a spout and a small metal figure stand on the right. A tray with flowers, fruit, and small offerings sits on a red cloth-covered table, and a silver bowl of white flowers is at the left edge. A gold ornate chair and dark maroon curtain frame the background. The person is smiling and looking down at the ritual.

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A seated person in a rust-orange and gold-bordered sari with a thick flower garland of red and white blooms and gold necklaces performs a fire ritual with a lit camphor flame held over a silver offering dish. A silver kalasha vessel on a stand, a silver bowl of white flowers, and a tray of red flowers and small objects sit on a red-gold cloth. A gold lion-throne backrest stands behind. The person has a red bindi and vibhuti on the forehead and wears gold bangles. Arati is being performed. a person: the person wears a flower garland, gold necklaces and orange clothing, and the page indicates a person at this event.2013-08-19A photograph of a person seated at a ritual table performing an aarti with a lit flame in a brass lamp, holding the lamp near a small metal vessel. The person wears an orange-and-gold saffron-toned garment, a red-and-white flower garland, gold armlets and necklaces, and a tilak on the forehead. Behind them are large garlands of yellow and red flowers, a gold-patterned panel and a magenta drape. On the table are a silver kalasha, a plate of flowers, a small metal murti and a tray of offerings. Whether the person is a person cannot be determined from appearance, so the identity is marked unsure.2013-08-19A smiling man seated at a ritual table before a gold-embossed, ornate backdrop, wearing a rust-orange and gold garment with a long rudraksha-style mala and a red-and-white floral garland. He wears gold armlets and bangles, a red bindi and white forehead markings, and holds a small oil lamp in one hand and a silver bell in the other. Silver vessels, a silver kalasha with a stand, brass items and bowls of flowers and offerings sit on the table, with a red velvet curtain to the right. A swami-style figure with distinctive adornments and ceremonial gold necklaces is present, consistent with a puja or satsang setting.2013-08-19September 30 20132013-09-30A photograph of a ceremonial aarti being offered inside a pavilion. A priest in a maroon turban, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and a gold-bordered maroon-and-gold dhoti, holds a lit oil lamp toward a seated figure on a gold-carved throne. The seated figure wears a red flower garland, gold necklaces and bangles, and a maroon garment, and sits on a red cushion beside a golden lion sculpture. The throne is decorated with yellow, red and green flower arrangements, and a trident stands nearby beneath a gold umbrella.2015-07-06A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder and bare upper arms adorned with orange bangles performs ritual worship before a shrine. Behind him, a large deity murti is decorated with rich red and gold ornaments, white and pink garlands, and a gold-and-white dhoti-style garment. In front, a clear crystal spatika linga sits on a yellow cloth surrounded by white jasmine and red flowers, while a lit oil lamp stands at right. The figure's hands are held over the linga in an offering gesture, consistent with abhishekam. The figure's distinctive hair and orange ornamented attire are visible cues, and the page identifies this event as Rudrabishekam at a temple, so the figure is.2014-06-30A seated person in a rust-orange and saffron robe, wearing a red and pink flower garland with gold-toned beads, gold armlets and bangles, and a red bindi with white forehead markings, holds a small lit oil lamp and a silver bell at a ritual setup. A silver kalasha-style vessel and a gold-accented seat stand beside, with a maroon velvet curtain behind and a small silver bowl and flowers in front. Overall a puja-style ritual with an oil lamp, bell and offerings.2013-08-19August 19 20132013-08-19 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-brown robe and gold-bordered dhoti sits on a gilded lion-headed throne decorated with red and white flower garlands. He wears a long red-and-pink garland around his neck, a white vibhuti/tilak mark on his forehead, and raises both hands in a blessing or greeting gesture while smiling. A hanging brass bell and a dark background stand behind him, with a floral backdrop of red, yellow and white blooms. A large floral arrangement fills the top left. Silver ritual vessels appear at the bottom edge. The figure has long swept-back dark hair and a distinctive ceremonial presentation consistent with the page's a person reference, though the appearance is only partially clear.2013-04-16A seated man in maroon and gold ritual dress, with a white sandalwood-paste mark and red bindi on his forehead, sits with eyes closed and a serene smile. He wears a long rudraksha mala with a large gold ceremonial necklace featuring a gold pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and holds his hands together in his lap over a brown towel. Before him on a blue cloth-covered table are silver bowls heaped with pink and white flower petals and a silver vessel, with a silver-embossed repoussé panel behind him. Dark background. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in the central role with rudraksha mala, gold ornaments and maroon ritual dress; the page indicates his presence, and the image shows a clear ceremonial presentation.2014-04-29A seated person in a rust-orange and gold garment with a gold border holds a small spoon over a flame in a silver bowl, performing a ritual fire offering. A red-and-white flower garland hangs around the neck and gold bangles and an upper-arm band are worn. A silver kalasha on a stand, a small metal deity murti, rose petals and a silver plate of flowers sit on an orange cloth table. Behind, a gold-carved panel, a magenta drape and a green skirted altar are decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands.2013-08-19March 15 20142014-03-15