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A photograph of a ritual aarti in a decorated temple-style hall. In the foreground, a shaved-headed attendant in saffron/orange robes raises a large multi-tiered brass lamp with many lit flames toward a seated figure on a red velvet throne with a red backrest and a leopard-print cloth. The seated figure wears orange garments and a rudraksha mala. Behind the throne, a painted backdrop shows stone temple pillars and trees, with a framed image of a standing figure in orange robes with a garland. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a red and green garland hangs near the backdrop, with marigold strands visible.

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September 24 20122012-09-24September 24 20122012-09-24A photograph of a ceremonial aarti in a hall. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest with a shaved head, wearing a red-and-gold dhoti-style cloth and a beaded rudraksha-type mala, raises a silver multi-flame lamp high with his right arm. Seated on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion is a figure in saffron robes with a saffron turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured necklace, with a tiger-skin cover on the footstool. The backdrop is a purple cloth printed with large deity figures, flanked by tall brass lamps and a brass trident, with a red valance above. Appearance cues for the seated figure are visible but the image is small, so identity is uncertain; the seated figure is described by role only.A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a matching turban and a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a tiger-striped cloth draped over its base, before a magenta backdrop of carved temple figures. A bald priest in an orange dhoti with a gold border, a beaded bracelet and a bead mala stands at left, raising a silver multi-branched lamp in an aarti gesture. Brass oil lamps and a trident stand on either side of the throne, and a red valance hangs across the top. Probable Swamiji (saffron robe, turban and ceremonial gold-bead necklace on the throne) being honoured with lamp aarti during a satsang setting.2015-10-09September 24 20122012-09-24 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20122012-09-24A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gilded throne with carved floral and scroll patterns, against a red backdrop and gold drapery. A priest with a shaved head, wearing a red-orange dhoti and shawl and sacred thread marks on his arm, faces him and holds a lit multi-flame aarti lamp with flames rising. A silver trident stands in front of the throne, and a tiger-striped cloth covers the seat. The scene suggests an aarti being offered to the seated figure during a ritual. The seated figure has long hair, a beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, which fits Swamiji (probable) as a seated honoured guest or teacher being offered aarti by the priest.2013-02-11September 17 20122012-09-17A seated figure in a maroon-red robe and a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a zebra-striped cushion, hands raised in greeting or blessing. In front, a shaved-headed priest in an orange garment raises a multi-tiered silver aarti lamp with many lit flames toward the throne. Other devotees in red and maroon clothing stand or kneel nearby, and a decorated golden peetha platform and brass lamps frame the pastel shrine walls.2013-04-06February 10 20132013-02-10January 05 20132013-01-05A photo of an aarti ceremony in a temple-style hall with turquoise walls, green and pink painted borders and brass lamps on the sides. A seated figure in a maroon robe with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold chair with a tiger-striped cushion receives a multi-tiered silver aarti lamp with lit oil lamps, held aloft by a bald priest in orange clothing at left. Devotees in maroon and orange sit or kneel at the lower right and bottom. A gold throne and dark stone backdrop with hanging bells complete the scene.2013-04-06