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A photograph of a temple ritual at a flag-hoisting ceremony. A central figure in a red turban and saffron-orange dhoti wears a red and white garland, a rudraksha mala, and a large gold pendant necklace. He raises one arm holding a long ceremonial staff topped with a small gold finial, while his other hand rests at his chest. Behind him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand in line, and devotees in saffron, maroon and blue saris fold their hands. A square fire pit lined with gold-patterned tiles sits in the foreground, beside brass vessels, banana leaves with offerings, and a striped cloth-covered table. Hanging green leaves, orange and red streamers, and an ornate canopy decorate the hall. A cameraman in white stands at left.

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December 14 20162016-12-14A procession at an outdoor temple-style pavilion with colourful striped canopies and painted pillars. A bearded man in a red and gold shawl, orange-brown dhoti, heavy gold necklaces and a red turban walks centre-frame as a sannyasi-style figure, followed by men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas. A white parasol with a silver finial is held over the procession. Devotees with folded hands stand along the left side, many women in saris and kurtas watching, and a cameraman films at left. The procession appears to be moving ceremonially through the courtyard.2016-12-14December 23 20162016-12-23July 19 20162016-07-19Outdoor ritual gathering under a pavilion decorated with colourful hanging lanterns and striped cloth. A large crowd of devotees stands behind a low wooden fire pit emitting smoke, with a patterned rainbow-striped cloth draped over the altar table. A central figure with a red-and-gold headdress, heavy gold necklaces and a white flower garland stands with raised hands. Nearby, a man in white dhoti holds a long ceremonial staff with a colourful canopy, a woman in a teal saree stands in the crowd, and a seated priest in white bends over the altar. A brass oil lamp and a small clay figure sit on the table, and a pink lotus-shaped ornament appears in the right foreground. Cameras are visible at left. The scene resembles a homa or puja, with the central man showing distinctive adornments.2016-12-03A procession with a central figure in a long maroon-brown robe, a large red-and-white floral garland, layered gold necklaces and a dark swept-back hairstyle, walking forward and smiling. Flanking him are men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls holding tall silver tridents, and women in orange and maroon saris behind. Above them are ornate umbrellas in red, orange and multicoloured fringed panels, with decorated flag poles and red flags. Onlookers in white and cream clothing line the steps. The central figure shows probable Swamiji cues: swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and a garland, and is in an in_person procession.2016-07-19A festive procession moves through a courtyard with several large ornate umbrellas in red, yellow and multicoloured fringed canopies carried on poles. At the centre, a man with a crown or headdress and orange-saffron cloth wears a long garland of red and white beads and a heavy gold necklace, walking between attendants. Beside him, a bare-chested man in white dhoti carries a staff and rudraksha beads. Women in white and orange saris carry brass kalashas with coconuts and mango leaves, and a crowd of men in white dhotis and women in white saris stands with hands folded in namaste along the sides. A red building and blue tarpaulin stand behind.2016-07-19A photograph of a ritual outdoors under a white tent canopy hung with colourful streamers and decorations. In the foreground a square stone yagna/homa pit with a black interior and cream-patterned rim sits before a colourful striped cloth where brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot, flowers and offerings are arranged. A central man in a red-and-white patterned shawl and rudraksha-style beaded mala, with an ornate gold necklace and a red turban-like headwear, stands with palms pressed together. Men in white dhoti and gold-bordered cloths hold ceremonial staffs and umbrella-like standards, and a crowd of devotees in saffron, blue and white clothing stands behind, many with hands in anjali. Palm trees are visible beyond the tent.2016-12-14Outdoor festival procession under a red-and-white canopy with palm trees behind. A central bearded man in a red garland, red turban with a gold emblem, and heavy gold necklaces stands with hands folded, holding a tall ornate parasol-style umbrella pole. Around him, men in white dhotis and bare torsos carry poles and ropes, and a row of devotees in orange and saffron robes stands with hands pressed in prayer. Women in saris and western clothes stand on the right, some with palms together. Hanging black and green leaf decorations and a golden ritual pot appear in the foreground.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14November 11 20172017-11-11December 03 20162016-12-03