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A tented ritual scene with a seated man on a red and gold throne in the centre, wearing a gold necklace, bare-chested with orange-brown cloth, hands in a gesture before an oil lamp. A standing priest on the right wears a white dhoti with orange and blue borders and is barefoot. Foreground holds a kalasha-style offering with bananas, mangoes, coconut and a brass lamp, a red and yellow flower garland and white flowers. A flame burns beside the throne and a brass vessel sits on a decorated mat.

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Outdoor pavilion ceremony with a padapuja underway. A man in a rust-orange dhoti and rudraksha-style mala sits on a large gold-framed red throne, with ornate gold necklaces and an orange-brown shawl. Nearby, a priest in a white dhoti with an orange-and-teal border kneels and pours water from a silver vessel over a flower-garlanded object, while another attendant in white and red-striped cloth bends forward. Red and yellow flower garlands, white blossoms, banana leaves, a brass oil lamp, a copper vessel and a kumkum-filled plate sit on a multicoloured mat. Several seated devotees in white and orange garments fill the background under white tent cloth and pink drapes.2017-05-25A seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with a white and multicoloured floral backrest, hands folded in his lap, wearing an orange-saffron robe with gold trim and layered white and red flower garlands. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders. Behind him hangs a rich red and gold brocade drape. Below, a red and patterned carpet holds brass pots, a silver vessel, a fruit bowl with oranges and apples, a glass vase, a brass lamp and flower bouquets wrapped in cellophane.2007-01-01January 01 20052005-01-01 +3 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in orange and gold robes wearing a golden crown, garlanded with red and white flower necklaces, with hands folded and eyes closed on a gold throne decorated with jewelled and floral arches under a gold-brocaded canopy. A probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, crown, saffron robes, ceremonial gold necklace, and receiving devotion as a seated guru. Five kneeling devotees in white and orange shawls, some with palms joined, face him; a woman in teal pours or offers items near a silver vessel, and a brass plate holds fruit, and a flame of an oil lamp burns on a low altar with a kalasha-style pot in the foreground.2007-01-01A photo of an outdoor temple setting decorated with long garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers hung on pillars. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a white garland around his neck, sits cross-legged on a raised seat behind a row of silver plates heaped with fruit, including oranges and mangoes. A tall brass oil lamp stands to the right and an orange flag hangs in the background. Two men in white shirts stand at the left edge, and a thatched roof and palm tree appear behind them.2007-01-01A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion sits at the centre of a temple-like ritual setting, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a white and pink flower garland, and a dark rudraksha mala. He holds one hand raised with a finger gesture while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a purple head cloth extends a long white ceremonial object toward the scene. Brass and silver vessels, flower petals and orange marigolds cover the red-carpeted platform in front, and gilded deity murti or decorations fill the background. A camera operator is visible at upper left and a white-clad devotee sits in the foreground.2016-12-02A photograph of a temple ritual with a seated figure on a gold and red throne in front of a deity murti draped in garlands of yellow and orange marigolds. The seated man has long dark hair, a beard, a white and gold garland, rudraksha beads and gold bangles, with hands pressed together in prayer and eyes closed. Behind him a gold deity shrine is decorated with flowers and brass lamps. Two priests in white dhotis, one bare-chested with a purple cloth on his head, bend forward to offer items, a third attendant in white kneels at the lower left, and a fourth in orange bends at the right. Oil lamps and a small flame burn on the altar in front, with marigold petals scattered on the platform.2016-12-02A ceremonial fire ritual. A seated figure on a large gold throne with red cushions wears a dark head covering, an orange-red robe, a white flower garland and gold ornaments, with hands pressed together in namaskar. A standing priest in a white dhoti with a bright yellow-and-orange border holds a flower bundle and an orange-clad attendant sits nearby. A woman in a purple sari stands beside the throne, and devotees in white and orange cloth sit on the floor, many with hands folded. A gold umbrella with multicoloured tassels shades the throne, and a brass vessel rests beside the fire pit.2016-12-05April 28 20152015-04-28A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion at a temple ritual. He wears a long dark-hair style, a red-orange robe, a gold pendant necklace, a rudraksha-style mala, a white and pink flower garland, and gold armbands; he holds small white offerings in cupped hands. Behind him are gold and colourful floral decorations. In the foreground a fire pit with oil lamp flame and offerings of fruit, marigolds and flower petals. On the left a bare-chested man in white dhoti with sacred ash marks; on the right a woman in a black patterned sari adjusts the offerings beside another woman in red. a person candidate is seated on the throne, identified by appearance cues of long hair, saffron-red clothing, gold ornaments and garland.2016-12-02Night outdoor homa or yagna at a fire pit tiered in yellow-orange blocks, decorated with white flower garlands, green leaves, red roses and fruit offerings including apples and oranges. A priest in white dhoti with an orange-and-blue sash and a red head cloth pours from a vessel into the fire. Beside him, a young assistant in a white dhoti with a purple border stands holding a gold-coloured necklace. On the right, a man in orange-red robes and a gold necklace of beads sits on a golden throne with a red cushion and red backrest, with a brass vessel nearby. A large seated crowd fills the tent behind, under draped fabric and string lights. a person is seated on the throne in orange-red robes with a long gold beaded garland.2017-05-25A photograph of a temple ritual setting framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and pink and red flowers hung on pillars. A figure with long dark hair wearing an orange saffron cloth and a white flower garland sits cross-legged on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer. Beside him stands a large golden oil lamp and a smaller brass lamp. To the right, a seated deity murti in white and gold drapery is heavily decorated with a long garland of yellow and red flowers. Trays of fruit and metal plates with offerings are arranged on the floor in front, and a red curtain hangs behind the scene.2007-01-01