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Photograph of an indoor ritual in a plain room with pale walls and wooden-framed barred windows, lit by a ceiling fan and bright lamp. A man in an orange robe with long braided hair raises a flaming object toward the ceiling, while a younger man in white holds a small oil lamp beside him. A seated figure in orange robes wears a rudraksha mala and sits on a white-covered bench. Several people in white and orange sit along the right side, and a garland of flowers rests on a table near tall poles with orange cloth.

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Indoor photo of a dimly lit room with a white ceiling fan and cream walls. In the foreground a young sannyasi in saffron-orange robes holds a burning torch and gestures with a stick, while another man in white stands behind holding a small lamp flame. In the centre a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style bead necklace holds a lit flame near the face, sitting before a white cloth. Several people in white and saffron sit along the wall, and garlands of flowers are piled at the right edge beside a shrine-like table with a framed picture. Long bamboo-like poles lean against the wall. The scene suggests a ceremonial ritual or funeral rite with fire and flowers.2005-11-13Evening ceremony inside a plain room with pale pink walls, a ceiling fan and a bare hanging bulb. A standing man in an orange-saffron robe raises one arm high, holding a flaming ritual lamp or torch aloft. Beside him a young man in white clothes holds a small lit oil lamp in both hands. In the centre, a seated figure in saffron robes, an orange turban and a beaded necklace sits on a white-covered bench. Several saffron-robed men sit on the floor in front, some holding long staffs topped with decorative finials, and a brass oil lamp burns on the floor. Devotees in white sit at the edges. A framed colourful picture hangs on the wall at right, and a large pillar stands in the foreground.2005-11-13Dim indoor ceremony in a plain whitewashed room lit by a bare bulb and a harsh floodlight, with a ceiling fan overhead. A standing man in long orange-brown robes stands at left, raising one hand toward a lit oil lamp held near the barred window. Seated devotees on a white cloth fill the lower right, several with hands folded in prayer; one wears white. A camera on a tripod and a cameraman appear at right, and a small altar with greenery sits in the corner. Identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the robed standing figure is recorded as an unsure candidate rather than a confirmed a person.2005-11-13Indoor night ritual in a small room with pale pink walls and wooden-framed windows. A bare-chested man in an orange-brown cloth stands at left holding a lit camphor or oil flame aloft in a metal holder, as in an aarti. Seated on a white bed, a long-haired figure in orange robes with a beaded rudraksha mala sits in the centre. Other orange-robed men and white-clad devotees sit on the floor, with brass vessels and a flower-decorated glass-topped box in front. A cameraman and a light stand are at right. A framed picture hangs on the wall. Several people are visible, the photo is a snapshot taken at close range, and the ritual appears to be a funeral or final rite, but this is only a visual impression. Seated figure with long hair and orange robes; identity uncertain from appearance alone.2005-11-13November 13 20052005-11-13Indoor night ritual in a plain room with pale walls and an orange lower band. A man in an orange-red robe on the left raises a multi-branched brass lamp high with one arm. Seated on a white-covered bed is a long-haired person in an orange robe with a beaded mala. Several devotees in orange and white sit on the floor, with brass vessels and an oil lamp in front. On the right, a draped body lies on a table with flower garlands, and two men in white shirts stand beside a video camera and bright studio light. A framed picture hangs on the wall above a shelf with a small framed image and flowers.2005-11-13November 13 20052005-11-13Indoor photograph of a final ceremony in a small room with pale pink walls and a bed against the left wall. A man in an orange robe on the left lifts a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with several lit flames toward a seated figure. That seated figure wears an orange robe, a beaded garland and long dark hair, and sits on the bed with hands together. Two seated men in orange robes sit on the floor in front, and devotees in white clothes stand and sit behind them. At the right, a covered body rests on a low table draped with flower garlands, while people with cameras and folded hands watch. A framed picture hangs on the wall and brass offering vessels sit on the floor. The scene shows aarti being performed beside the covered body during rites.2005-11-13November 13 20052005-11-13Evening ritual in a plain interior room with pale walls, a white-cushioned bench and a tall dark pillar. A man in an orange robe raises a lit flame on a plate high with his right arm, while a younger man in white holds a small lamp in front. A seated figure in orange clothing with a saffron head wrap and a beaded necklace sits on a low platform beside a small lit lamp, with other orange-robed people seated around him. Several devotees in white and orange sit on the floor in the foreground. Long wooden staffs with metal tops lean against the pillar, and a framed colourful picture hangs on the wall at right.2005-11-14Indoor photo of a ritual in a plainly furnished room with cream walls, an orange-brown stripe, a ceiling fan and a bright light beam. A standing figure in orange-brown robes raises a lit lamp or torch with one arm, facing a seated group. A figure in orange robes with a long beaded necklace sits on a white-covered bed, with several seated devotees in orange and white clothing on the floor. A camera on a tripod and a man in a white shirt filming stand at right beside a glass-topped table with flower garlands. Visible ritual items include brass vessels and a staff. a person appearance is uncertain, so the person is described by role.2005-11-13November 13 20052005-11-13