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Night outdoor ritual under a large tree with hanging aerial roots. A figure with long dark hair, a red and white flower garland, a saffron-orange wrap and gold-trimmed cloth, and white vertical markings on the forehead holds a silver bell in one hand and a lit oil lamp/aarti flame in the other, standing before a red and gold throne. Behind him several men in saffron-orange robes with gold borders, white ash markings, and rudraksha-style necklaces stand with hands folded in prayer or hold a silver plate; smoke rises through the scene. The figure with the long hair and garland and the cues of a crown-like ornate presentation is a person, shown performing aarti at a throne as the central officiant, with the surrounding devotees in attendance.

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Night ritual outdoors beneath a large tree with dense branches. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair, a red-and-orange garment with gold trim, a red and white flower garland, and a gold bangle sits on an ornate gold-framed throne holding a silver bell in one hand while waving a flame-lit lamp over a fire with the other, sending smoke upward. Around him, several shaved-headed men in saffron-brown robes with gold borders, white forehead markings, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces stand with hands folded in prayer or holding a silver tray with offerings. The.2013-04-24Night outdoor ritual under a large tree with a twisting trunk. A central figure with long dark swept-back hair, a red and pink flower garland, orange-gold draped cloth, gold armband and bangles holds a silver aarti plate with a lit oil lamp and smoke rising, standing before a red and gold ornate throne. Around him, several shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes with gold borders wear white forehead marks, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold ornaments; one holds a silver tray, others stand with palms pressed in prayer. The central figure shows distinctive long hair, garland and ornate clothing, so the appearance-based label applies: Swamiji (probable), performing aarti at the throne.2013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24Night ritual outdoors beneath a large tree with a bright light at upper right and smoke drifting through the frame. A smiling figure with swept-back dark hair, a red vermilion mark on the forehead, a red and white floral garland, and a saffron-orange cloth draped over the shoulders raises a lit oil lamp aloft in one hand while holding a small handbell in the other. Behind him, several saffron-robed men with white-painted foreheads and gold-bordered necklaces stand with hands folded in prayer or holding a metal plate. A gold-edged red ceremonial backdrop appears behind the group. The figure with the lamp has distinctive long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing and garlands, matching the page's reference to a person, so this is a probable match for a person leading an aarti.2013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24Night outdoor ritual under a large tree with twisting branches. A man with long dark hair, reddish-brown robes with gold borders, a red and white flower garland and gold ornaments smiles while holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and a brass bell in the other. Around him, several shaved-headed priests in saffron-brown dhotis and shawls, with white forehead bands, gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, stand attentively; one holds a silver conch-shaped vessel and another a brass plate. A gold-trimmed red seat is visible behind. Smoke drifts through the scene. Fits a visible aarti with a lamp and bell.2013-04-24Night ritual outdoors beneath a large tree. A figure in a red-garlanded rudraksha-style necklace of red beads and an ornate gold pendant stands at left, dark hair swept back, holding a lit flame over a small oil lamp with both hands; a person candidate by visible cues (long swept hair, red and gold garland, ornate clothing) and seated on a gold-framed red throne. Behind him, shaved-headed priests in brown-orange dhotis and white forehead markings hold a metal tray and stand with hands folded in prayer. A white-clad devotee at right also joins palms. Smoke rises from the flame under a spotlight.2013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24