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A night ceremony beside an illuminated temple tank at the edge of a stepped stone pool, lined with marigold garlands and strings of lights. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair and a full beard wears a rust-orange shawl with a pink flower garland and holds a tall ceremonial staff with a silver top, seated on a golden lion-shaped stool. Facing him, a woman in a white dhoti-style garment with gold borders and a red bindi kneels with her hands raised in offering. Other devotees in orange and white clothing sit and stand nearby, and a woman in red and gold saree and jewellery leans in at the lower right. Spectators in yellow and white garments line the far steps.

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Night ceremony at a tank with illuminated water and marigold garlands strung along a railing and walkway. In the foreground a bearded man in a brown robe with a pink and yellow flower garland and a vertical tilak sits on a raised seat, holding a long ceremonial staff topped with a silver finial. Beside him a woman in an orange and gold cloth presents folded orange fabric to a person in white dhoti and shawl with long dark hair and rudraksha mala. Several women in white and green saris, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand on the steps; a microphone stand is visible at right. Numerous seated devotees in brown and orange line the steps and stone embankment.2016-12-23Photograph of a ritual at the edge of a stepped temple tank at dusk, with lamps and marigold garlands lining the water. In the foreground a man in saffron-orange cloth with long dreadlocks and a pink and orange flower garland holds a silver trident-topped staff and reaches out to receive an orange-wrapped bundle. Facing him, a woman in a white sari with yellow border and a long rudraksha mala stands on the steps, offering the bundle. Behind them, devotees in white, cream and saffron stand and sit along the steps, some holding papers, with a microphone stand at right.2016-12-23Outdoor evening ritual beside a stepped tank with dark still water, lit with orange and white lights and lined with marigold garlands. A man in orange-saffron robes and a pink flower garland sits on the steps, facing right, and a woman in white sari with gold borders and a rudraksha mala holds an orange cloth bundle with both hands toward him. Behind them, many seated devotees in orange and white garments fill the steps and the tiered stone seating above, with a brass ceremonial pot and a ceremonial staff with a silver top in the foreground. The scene suggests a puja or offering at the tank.2016-12-23Evening ritual at a stone-stepped tank with a tiered stadium of seated spectators behind it. In the foreground a long-haired, bearded man in rust-orange robes with a pink flower garland sits on a golden lion-faced seat, holding a tall ceremonial staff topped with a trident and a golden lamp stand at left. Beside him a woman in a white sari with gold border wears a dark rudraksha mala and stands on the steps, while devotees in orange and white clothes sit and stand along the stairs. Strings of orange marigold garlands line the railing and the water reflects coloured lights. Whether the seated man is a person is uncertain from appearance alone; he has long hair, orange robes and a flower garland, but the cues are not sufficient to confirm identity.2016-12-23Evening ritual at an illuminated tank with marigold garlands strung along its railings and reflected lights on the water. A man with long dark hair, a beard and an orange-brown shawl, wearing a pink-and-orange flower garland, sits on a red cloth with a golden lion figure and a sword-like staff beside him. A woman in a cream and gold sari kneels at his feet, holding an orange cloth and a rudraksha-style mala as she offers him worship. Other women in saris stand and sit along the steps, and a few people in white dress stand near the water. The man visibly wears distinctive orange clothing, long hair and a flower garland, so this is a probable Swamiji appearance-based candidate receiving padapuja.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of an outdoor evening ceremony beside a lit temple tank. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown shawl draped over his body and a pink-and-orange floral garland, sits on an ornate golden throne with a lion-shaped golden armrest and a trident-topped finial. A woman in a pink-bordered pale sari and glasses bows forward and receives an orange cloth from his hands while another woman in a magenta and gold sari reaches in from the right. Behind them a crowd of devotees stands on steps, and orange marigold garlands drape along a railing over the water, with rows of lamps reflecting on the tank. The seated man is a probable Swamiji match based on long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial shawl and garland, and the throne setting.2016-12-23Photo taken from above at a temple tank at night, with a stepped stone-and-railing structure and a dark green water surface reflecting lights. A figure in an orange-brown robe with a pink flower garland and long dark hair sits at the edge, with a golden trident and a golden lion figure at the lower left. A young girl in a gold top and red-gold dupatta leans forward, smiling, holding out a large orange cloth bundle with a dark beaded trim. A woman in a maroon sari with a gold border kneels beside her, and devotees sit on the steps behind. Marigold garlands drape the railings.2016-12-23Evening outdoor ceremony beside a large illuminated tank with a stepped stone edge, lined with tiered seating and strings of yellow-orange marigold garlands. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange shawl, a pink floral garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, sits on a raised seat at left and receives a folded saffron cloth from a bald, bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala. A long-handled trident-like staff and a brass ritual lamp stand in the foreground; a film camera on a tripod records the scene at right. Women in white and orange attire stand and sit along the steps, and a golden deity murti stands on a pedestal at upper right. Probable Swamiji seated, based on long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha beads and garland.2016-12-23 +1 copiesNight photo at a stone-stepped water tank. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-brown shawl and a pink-and-gold flower garland, sits on a gilded seat with a lion-head armrest and holds a silver staff with a finial. Facing him, a woman in a white sari with gold border and a rudraksha mala kneels and offers a folded orange cloth with both hands. Behind them, devotees in white and cream clothes stand and sit along the water's edge, some with palms joined, and people in saffron-colored robes sit in the foreground. The water reflects scattered lights.2016-12-23Outdoor evening photo at a temple tank lined with lamps and marigold garlands. A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing a rust-orange shawl and a pink-and-white flower garland, sits on a throne-like seat with a silver trident-topped staff beside him and a golden lion-figure armrest. Opposite him, a bare-chested, shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala presents folded saffron-orange cloth with both hands. Seated women in saffron and maroon saris and men in white ritual dress watch from the steps, while an illuminated pool and oil lamps reflect in the water behind them. Appearance-based cue: a person seated with a rust-orange shawl, pink flower garland and trident staff, receiving a cloth offering from the priest.2016-12-23