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Five young men in orange dhotis stand in a row before a red curtain, bare-chested and wearing rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, with long braided hair coiled on their heads and white tilak markings on their faces and arms. Several hold brass horns or conch-like instruments, and the nearest figures hold brass ritual vessels. Behind them, seated devotees sit on a patterned pink-and-green cloth, and at right a table covered in a striped cloth holds flower garlands and offerings. The scene appears to be a ritual performance on a stage.

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December 23 20162016-12-23Five male priests in saffron-orange dhotis stand in a row before a deep red draped curtain, performing aarti with lit oil lamps and brass bells. Each wears a rudraksha or flower garland and sacred body markings, and some have matted hair knotted on top. Striped multicoloured mats cover the floor, with several seated devotees in the background. The scene reflects a Pancha Aarati offering in the hall, with lamps held in multi-wick brass holders.2016-12-22May 02 20162016-05-02December 22 20162016-12-22Five young men in saffron-orange dhotis and matching shawls stand in a row on a striped multicoloured mat, each raising a tall golden lamp stand (aarti) of lit oil lamps overhead with both arms. Several have long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. Behind them hangs a deep red curtain, and seated devotees and drummers sit along the floor. Brass bells and a small kumkum-marked tray rest on a cloth-covered table at right. The scene shows an aarti ritual during a satsang-style gathering.2016-12-23December 22 20162016-12-22December 22 20162016-12-22A photograph of a Pancha Aarati ritual in progress before a red draped curtain. Several young male priests in orange dhotis and orange shawls, with bare upper bodies, stand in a row holding brass bells and lit oil lamps. The foreground priest on the left turns toward the right, and the central priest wears a rudraksha mala and a bracelet while ringing a bell over a flame. Their hair is tied in top knots and the figures have ash-marked skin. Lamp flames glow at lower right, and seated attendees appear faintly in the background.2016-12-22December 22 20162016-12-22December 23 20162016-12-23Five young men perform a ritual dance on a stage in front of a red curtain. They are bare-chested with orange dhoti-style lower garments, long rudraksha mala necklaces, and matted hair tied in topknots. Several hold small brass handbells and move in step, with their arms extended. Behind them, seated devotees in orange and white clothing sit on colourful patterned mats, with flower offerings on a low table at the right. The setting suggests a devotional gathering or ceremonial performance at a Sadashivoham event.2016-12-22Photo of a ritual aarti at a tent event. Standing in a row on a red carpet, several young men in orange and saffron dhotis and shawls, with white and red forehead markings and bare upper bodies, hold lit oil lamps and silver bells. Their hair is tied up in top knots. Behind them, seated devotees with folded hands and women in white and cream saris and orange clothing watch. Brass oil lamp stands sit on the floor at the left, and a few red plastic chairs are along the back wall.2016-05-02