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Photo of a ritual scene at an evening event under a canopy with silver ornamental pillars and a deity murti decorated with garlands in the background. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on the floor and receives an offering. A figure in orange robes with gold borders kneels and holds out a plate toward him, while another bearded man in a red robe reaches forward. Standing to the left, a person in a red-and-gold sari and another in white with gold borders are present, and a young boy in white dhoti with gold border stands at right. Silver trays hold marigold flower garlands and offerings on a colorful striped mat.

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Photograph of a ceremonial stage at an outdoor event with a silver-framed throne and ornate silver decor behind. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on the left-centre, while a man with long dark hair and a red-and-maroon robe leans forward to offer something to a young attendant in orange and gold. Other attendants wear white dhotis with gold borders and orange or red garments, and brass and silver puja trays with marigold garlands sit on the striped mat in front. Several people stand in the background near a tall silver standard. Appearance-based cues for the long-haired figure in red are not sufficient to confirm identity, so he is described by role only.2015-09-17A stage event under a decorated tent with a silver-framed backdrop and an ornate silver throne-like canopy. Several saffron-robed sadhus sit cross-legged on low silver stools, each with a tray of marigold flowers, while a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a red-and-white shawl stands centre-stage holding a microphone and an object. A woman in white sari with a garland and another man in saffron robe with a microphone stand at left. A young man in white and a man in red robe with rudraksha mala appear at right, and a devotee in a red-and-white shawl stands near a large silver deity murti. The scene suggests a ceremonial satsang with garlands and flower offerings.2015-09-12Photograph of a ceremony in a decorated tent with silver-framed altar arches. Two deity murtis stand in the centre, one with a crown and garlands. A seated figure in a red-orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads sits before the altar, with a white-robed priest in a white dhoti and a red-orange cloth standing at the centre-left. Several figures in saffron and orange robes stand nearby, one in a tall orange turban. Brass plates of marigold flowers sit on low wooden stools in the foreground, and a silver fan and umbrella-like canopy frame the scene. A sadhu in saffron stands at the right edge beside a seated devotee in orange with long ornamented beads. Ritual abhishekam or puja setting.2015-09-14September 11 20152015-09-11September 17 20152015-09-17A seated figure in a red turban, orange-red robes and a long beaded mala sits on a golden ornate throne with gilded lion-head armrests, smiling as he receives a kneeling devotee in white. The devotee in a white kurta and red shawl kneels on a patterned carpet, reaching toward a brass plate of offerings, while a second attendant in red robes with a yellow sash kneels beside the throne. Behind them stand silver-framed shrines with deity murtis, brass lamps and a canopy with colourful tassels. A figure in white trousers stands at the left edge of the frame.2015-09-11A photo of a ritual reception at a Kumbh Mela camp, with seated sadhus and priests in saffron and orange robes. Several sadhus wear marigold garlands; one in a red turban sits with hands joined in namaste. Men in white dhotis with orange shawls stand at the right holding silver trays with petals and an oil lamp, while a silver-decorated platform holds rose petals. A bearded man in orange at the left wears a marigold garland. Behind them, an ornate gold throne and brass lamp stands, with a woman in orange-red robes and a red-and-gold headpiece seated near it. Strips of bright striped cloth lie on the floor at right.2015-09-17A photograph of a seated meal ritual in a decorated temple-style hall. Several men in saffron and orange robes sit behind low, ornate silver-covered tables. In the centre, a man wears a red turban, bare shoulders, a large beaded rudraksha mala, and gold armlets; he is. Behind them, men in white dhotis with yellow borders serve food from metal pots and trays. Behind the seated figures stand silver and red shrine structures with deity murti and garlands, and a lamp in the upper left. The scene resembles an annadan or bandara offering.2015-09-11 +2 copiesSeptember 12 20152015-09-12September 11 20152015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11A photograph of a ceremonial scene at an outdoor temple-style pavilion. A man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe with a long gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat, smiling, while extending his hand. A man in a white kurta kneels before him with a red shawl draped over his shoulders, bowing with hands together and receiving the seated figure's touch. A woman kneeling at left wears an orange garment with a gold border. At right, a woman in a cream sari with gold border and red bindi stands with hands folded, wearing a red and white beaded necklace. Behind them are silver deity murtis adorned with garlands on a red-draped platform, flanked by brass lamps and silver umbrellas with colourful tassels. A golden footstool sits in front of the throne on a patterned carpet.2015-09-11 +1 copies