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Photograph of a ceremony in which a bearded man in an orange-red dhoti-style wrap and tall black dreadlocked turban, with rudraksha beads and a pink-and-white flower garland, holds a golden staff with a finial and multicolored streamers, head bowed in devotion. Behind him stand several people in orange-red robes with folded hands, and an altar with a deity murti is visible through the background. Silver-toned ornate railing frames the left side, with greenery and a red and gold structure behind. The setting appears to be a temple or aadheenam ritual space.

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A photograph inside a temple hall showing a bare-chested sannyasi in saffron-orange cloth and a tall black turban, with rudraksha beads and a garland of pink and white flowers. He holds a gold trident-like ceremonial staff decorated with coloured streamers and looks down at it. Behind him, several people in orange robes stand and sit, and a gold-accented temple shrine with a deity murti is visible in the background.2018-03-18Outdoor temple ritual scene. A bare-chested man with a tall, swept-up dreadlocked topknot, a white forehead marking and a pink and white flower garland holds a gold ceremonial staff topped with a decorative finial and colourful ribbons, looking down in concentration. Behind him, in soft focus, several people in orange saffron robes stand near a shrine decorated with yellow and gold ornaments and a silver-framed structure in the foreground. a person figure is the central figure, with long swept-back hair, a crown-like headpiece, a rudraksha mala and ornate garland cues, performing a temple puja.2018-03-18A bearded man in a rust-red sannyasi robe and a tall dark braided topknot wrapped with rudraksha beads stands in a hall, eyes lowered, holding a gilded ceremonial trident decorated with red and green ornaments. He wears pink-and-white flower garlands and multiple rudraksha malas, with a white tripundra on his forehead. Behind him, many devotees in orange and saffron clothing stand, some with hands folded in namaskar, and others in sarees and kurtas.2018-03-18March 18 20182018-03-18A photograph of a bearded man in a dark-red-brown ochre robe and a tall, twisted dark turban-style headdress, wearing a long pink-and-white flower garland, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold necklace. He holds a golden ceremonial staff with a red-and-green decorated finial and a long trident-like shaft with coloured ribbons, carrying it in front of him. Behind him a crowd of people in saffron-orange clothing stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, with some women in red and orange saris and a man in white at the back. The setting is a pillared hall with white columns.2018-03-18A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on a silver ornate throne in a temple hall. He wears a tall black turban, white ash marks on the forehead, rudraksha malas and a pink lotus garland, and holds a golden staff with a crown finial and a silver-and-red trident-like sceptre. Behind him stand attendants in orange robes, a white fan and a shrine with yellow-clad deity murtis and lamps. Red carpet and silver peetha details fill the scene.2018-03-18A photograph of a bearded man with long dreadlocked hair seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne, his bare upper body draped with a rust-red cloth and a brown rudraksha mala. He grips a silver staff topped with a red and gold tasselled finial, and a trident-tipped ornament hangs near his hand. A silver pillar stands beside him, a silver stand with a cup sits in front, and a woman in orange clothing is partly visible at left. A white tripundra marks his forehead and his eyes are closed. a person: the long dreadlocks, rudraksha mala and ceremonial staff are visible cues, shown in a ritual throne setting.2018-05-21 +1 copiesA photo of a bearded man with a tall black turban, white tilak on forehead, and an orange-brown robe, seated in front of an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion. He holds a tall gold staff topped with a finial in his left hand and a decorated trident with a red and white vibhuti mark in his right. Layered rudraksha malas and a long white and pink flower garland hang across his chest, with gold necklace. Behind him, several people in saffron-orange robes stand near a shrine area with gold deity figures and a drum. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of a turban, rudraksha malas, ceremonial garland and saffron clothing, with his role as seated presiding figure before the throne.2018-03-18May 21 20182018-05-21Photograph of a bearded man with a tall dark turban-style hair bun, white tilak on forehead, wearing a rust-brown robe, rudraksha mala beads and a pink-and-white flower garland, holding a ceremonial golden trident-like staff with colourful decorations in both hands. Behind him stand a crowd of people in orange-saffron robes, many with hands folded in prayer, and a drummer beside a drum on the right in a hall with pillars. The scene suggests a procession or temple ritual.2018-03-18A man with long dreadlocked hair, a white horizontal tilak across his forehead, and a full dark beard sits with eyes closed, holding a small gold trishula in his raised right hand while his left hand rests in his lap. He wears an orange-red sannyasi wrap and multiple thick rudraksha mala strands across his shoulders and chest. Behind him is an ornate silver-and-red throne with carved lion-head detailing, and blurred figures and golden items sit in the background. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the person pictured, with his long hair, rudraksha malas, orange wrap and trishula cues, seated in meditative devotion during a darshan.2018-05-21December 23 20162016-12-23