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A photograph of an outdoor ritual at dusk. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, a beard, gold ceremonial necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, a gold armband and a reddish-brown wrap stands at centre, holding green leaves and a small basket. Facing him, a grey-haired man in a white shirt is seen from behind, receiving the leaves. Behind them, devotees in green and blue saree, orange robes and white head coverings stand with hands folded, and a pink flower garland hangs at the lower left.

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Night-time photograph outdoors near a large tree and a building wall. Two central figures with long dreadlocked hair face each other. The figure on the right, bare-chested with a reddish-brown cloth, wears a green leaf garland and a white forehead marking, and holds his hands together in greeting. The figure on the left wears a saffron cloth, rudraksha mala beads and a tattoo on his upper arm, and holds a gold-coloured brass vessel. Behind them a man in a orange shirt with a bold orange tilak, an older man in a white shirt with folded hands, and a woman in a maroon sari stand among onlookers.2017-02-07December 12 20162016-12-12A man with long dark hair, a rust-brown saffron-toned wrap and heavy gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads stands beside a white car, placing his hand on a large tray of red and white flowers. Beside him, a young man in an orange turban and orange wrap holds a green and gold decorated bundle with a flower-filled vessel on top, while a man with white sacred ash marks and a beaded mala stands behind. Several people in orange turbans are visible in the background near a covered walkway, with palm trees above. The scene suggests a padapuja or welcome ceremony, with Swamiji (probable) appearing as the man in the centre-right wearing the heavy gold necklaces and long swept-back hair.2017-09-02Outdoor ritual aarti in a crowded street. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a garland of red, yellow and white flowers holds a brass plate with a flame and offerings, wearing a rust-red dhoti. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and pink shawl holds a brass bell. Young men in orange and red shirts and onlookers, including children, stand behind a palm-leaf decoration; a brass oil lamp sits at the lower right.2017-09-06A photograph of a bare-chested man seated on a silver throne, his long dreadlocked hair decorated with leaves, marigold flowers and small orange-yellow fruits, with a rudraksha mala of beads draped over his shoulder and silver bracelets on his wrist. He is smiling and extending his hand to a devotee who bends toward him, a woman in dark clothing at the lower left. Around him, people in white dhoti-style garments and red cloth stand close together, a tall silver staff is visible, and marigold petals and a red flower lie near the throne. A man in white with a rudraksha necklace stands at left. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in the centre wearing long swept-back hair, rudraksha beads and gold ornaments, performing a blessing for a devotee.2018-02-13Photo of a temple reception where a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and multiple rudraksha malas, with a rudraksha bracelet on his arm and a dark turban, is handed a garland of red and white flowers by a bare-chested attendant on the left. Beside him a grey-haired man in white dhoti with a gold chain and hands folded in greeting watches. Behind them several men in white, red and bare-chested clothing with sacred markings stand in a stone-floored temple interior.2018-04-29 +2 copiesA bare-chested man with long dreadlocks, decorated with marigold garlands, flower petals and orange-and-white beaded ornaments, reaches toward a silver ritual vessel on a stand, holding white powder in his hand while a kneeling man in a grey t-shirt leans forward. Behind him a man in a saffron/orange top and rudraksha malas, and a man in white with a sacred vibhuti forehead mark, stand near a tall silver staff. A person in a white and gold shawl wearing rudraksha malas looks on. Red flowers lie on the base.2018-02-13June 27 20142014-06-27March 10 20132013-03-10October 09 20162016-10-09February 09 20172017-02-09A photograph of a ceremonial moment at a temple. A man with long dreadlocked hair, a rudraksha mala draped across his bare upper body, and a large garland of red flowers and green leaves bows his head over a pair of golden ceremonial staffs held by an attendant. Another attendant in white dhoti with a bare upper body and white and red tilak marks on his forehead assists, and a man in white with a pale shawl stands nearby. In the background, a devotee in an orange-saffron robe presses his palms together, and a colourful painted pillar with a bird motif stands behind them. The scene appears to be a ritual presentation of regalia.2018-04-14