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A photograph of a ritual at a temple-style altar in a dim hall. A man in a long red-orange robe with a gold garland of large beads and a dark turban-like headwrap with gold trim holds a small brass vessel aloft while pouring from it, and his left arm is extended toward an oil lamp with a flame. Behind him a golden ornate throne-like canopy and a deity murti stand in a carved pillar setting. To the left, young attendants in saffron-orange garments with white tilak and bead garlands hold a silver tray of pink flower petals, and a priest in white dhoti and red cloth holds a bell. A golden kalasha stand and a tall gold ceremonial staff are visible at the right, with a red cloth-draped table in front.

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A ceremonial puja scene in a decorated temple-style hall. A central figure in a deep red robe with heavy gold necklaces, a dark wrapped headdress with gold band, and gold bangles raises a brass lamp with one hand and holds a small brass vessel in the other. Behind him stand several young men in saffron-orange robes with white body markings and rudraksha malas, one holding a brass tray of pink flower petals. Others in white dhoti clothing stand with hands folded in prayer. Behind them a golden ornate arch and a gilded deity murti stand against dark drapery, with brass oil lamps on a red-draped table to the right.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a ceremonial puja inside a decorated tent with red carpet and red draped backdrop. A central figure in a maroon-red dhoti-style garment wears heavy gold necklaces, a gold crown with a crescent and green leaves, and gold armbands, holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and a brass bell in the other. Behind him, attendants in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas carry a tray, while men in white dhotis with red-and-gold borders stand with palms pressed together. A gold-carved wooden structure stands at the right edge.2016-05-24Indoor temple-style ritual under a white tent canopy with a red carpeted stage. A central figure in red-saffron robes, ornate gold crown and heavy gold necklaces holds a lit oil lamp (deepam) in one hand and a bell-topped brass lamp stand nearby. Two young attendants in orange-red dhotis, bare-chested with rudraksha malas and white body markings, stand to the left holding a brass tray. A woman in a white sari with a red border stands with hands folded at right beside a copper-toned pillar carved with floral motifs, and a man in white with a mala and glasses performs anjali beside a silver lamp. Hanging paper decorations and a floral garland frame stand in the background.2016-05-24A man in a maroon-red robe and gold ornaments stands on a red carpet holding a lit oil lamp and a brass bell in a decorated tent. He wears an ornate gold crown with green leaves, a long gold beaded necklace, gold armbands and a gold waist belt, and smiles while carrying the flame. Two young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments with gold borders stand to the left, one holding a brass tray. A woman in a white sari with a red border, hands joined in prayer, stands behind a tall brass lamp stand. Strings of flowers and hanging decorations are visible overhead, and an ornate pillar is at the right edge. The scene suggests an aarti or puja. The man has distinctive crown, gold necklaces and maroon robe cues, so this is an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji.2016-05-24A photograph of a temple puja inside a decorated shrine with a red carpet. A man in a deep red-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a long gold garland, a rudraksha-style gold necklace and gold armbands, stands at the centre, performing an offering beside a silver-and-gold lamp stand and a round brass tray with a lit ghee lamp. Behind him, two attendants in white with folded hands and an attendant in orange hold a tray of red petals. A carved gold throne holds a deity murti draped in orange and red garlands and a striped cloth. Brass oil lamps and bowls of flowers surround the scene. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), in a ritual pose, by his long swept-back hair, crown-like headdress, gold garland and ornate saffron-red clothing.2016-05-24Indoor ceremonial scene on a red carpeted stage under a white tent with hanging decorative lanterns. A man in a deep red robe, wearing a tall crown-like headdress with golden ornaments, heavy layered gold necklaces and a gold waist sash, holds a brass handbell in his right hand and performs a ritual gesture while walking. Beside him a younger attendant in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with a long topknot and white tripundra markings, carries a brass tray of red flower petals and wears a rudraksha mala. Behind them several people in white dhotis and red garments stand with palms pressed together. A copper-coloured pillar with carved floral relief and a brass lamp stand with offerings are visible at right, along with a draped red table.2016-05-24A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a large carved back and red cushions. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a gold necklace with a pendant, a long beaded garland, and gold armlets, and has a red tilak on his forehead. He raises his right hand in a greeting gesture while smiling. To the left, a priest in orange-red robes with bare shoulders holds a lit multi-flame aarti lamp toward him. Tall brass lamp stands and an ornate brass lamp flank the throne against a dark blue backdrop. Two people appear in the scene.2013-01-20A photo of a ritual inside a red-draped hall with a red carpet. A man in a long-sleeved red-brown robe and red dhoti, wearing a heavy gold garland and bangles, stands with palms together holding a small brass vessel and lamp. Behind him, a robed attendant in white dhoti and red shawl stands with hands folded. On the right, a deity murti sits on a golden peetha throne draped in orange and blue embroidered cloth, with garlands and a shiny gold-coloured canopy. A brass lamp stands nearby, and a white-filled bowl sits on a red cloth in the foreground. The scene suggests a pushpabhishekam and padapuja style ritual.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph inside a decorated tent with a red carpet and gold-fringed canopy at an ashram ritual. A man in a saffron-orange robe and a tall orange turban, wearing a marigold garland and ornaments, holds a brass oil lamp and a small vessel while walking past a carved golden pillar. Behind him, attendants in red and orange garments stand with folded hands, one holding a tray of red petals. On the right, a large deity murti is dressed in an orange and blue embroidered garment with sequins, and a smaller seated figure in a striped cloth is garlanded with white and pink flowers. Brass bowls and a white vessel sit on the floor in front, indicating puja offerings.2016-05-24