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Night ritual scene in a temple hall where a man seated on an ornate gilded throne with leopard-print cushions and carved lion-head armrests holds a bundle of ritual wands and a flower garland, wearing a saffron-orange cloth and a pink-and-white flower mala. Beside him a white-clad priest with a shaved head and sandalwood marks leans forward to tend a flame in a brass vessel, and a glowing fire burns in front of a deity murti draped in green cloth and framed by a multicoloured floral garland. A silver trishul stands at the left edge and oil lamps line the background. a person (saffron clothing, long dark hair, rudraksha-style mala) seated on the throne during a homa-style fire ritual with puja offerings.

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Night-time outdoor ritual under a white tent. A bearded man in a rust-orange robe with a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat with a gold lion-shaped armrest, holding a small ritual implement and seemingly chanting with eyes closed, a red-orange forehead mark visible. Facing him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a sacred thread kneels and performs aarti with a tall brass lamp stand holding many lit oil lamps in rows. Behind them a golden trishul rises beside the lamp stand, a dark deity murti draped in red flowers and a yellow-and-white flower garland stands on the right, and a gold-covered box and gold ornamental seating frame the scene. Small cloth gift bags sit on the red-carpeted floor, with a few seated devotees visible in the background. Banner text overlay reads copyright and source notices, not included.2016-12-15Photo of a ritual at night in a temple hall. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a maroon border and white ash marks on his body kneels on the floor, bending forward with his hands extended toward a small flame in a brass lamp. Beside him sits a bearded man in a saffron-orange robe and a white-and-pink flower garland, seated on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and carved lion armrests. Behind them is a deity murti draped with a garland of yellow and white flowers, a golden silk cloth and an orange shawl, with a trishul standing to the left. A woman in a green sari stands at the far left edge. Flower offerings sit on a low gold table in front.2016-12-15 +1 copiesA ceremonial puja at a temple with a large flaming lamp raised in a brass aarti holder. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold border stands at left, holding the lamp toward a seated figure. That seated figure, on a golden throne with leopard-print cushions and gold lion armrests, wears a brown-orange robe, has long hair and a decorated headpiece, and holds a small ritual object. Behind them stand a large deity murti draped in orange and a gold cloth, a trishul and a brass lamp stand, and garlands in green, white and red. A woman in a dark robe with a mala sits at lower left, and an attendant in orange stands behind.2016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 15 20162016-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 15 20162016-12-15 +1 copiesA night-time ritual on a red-carpeted stage under a white tent. A seated man on a gold-and-leopard-print throne wears a brown-orange robe, a pink-and-white flower garland, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a forehead marking, holding a ceremonial gold staff; a gold lion sculpture rests at his side. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a maroon-gold border, a sacred thread over his shoulder, performs aarti with a large multi-flame oil lamp before a dark deity murti decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. Devotees sit in the background. a person: the seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page, with a long hair and orange robe, but the identification is uncertain.2016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15 +1 copiesA night-time temple ritual under a tented canopy with string lights and hanging lanterns. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden sunburst backrest and lion armrests, on a red carpet. A bald priest in white dhoti and a white upper cloth stands before him, holding a lit oil-lamp aarti with a trident-topped stand. Behind them, drummers and seated devotees in orange and white attend. On the right, a richly decorated deity murti with floral garlands and colourful draped fabric is visible, and a tall trident rests in the foreground near offerings and flowers.2016-12-15Photograph inside a temple-style shrine with black walls and warm lamp light. A seated figure on a gilded golden throne with a leopard-print cloth wears a rust-orange garment, a pink and white flower garland, rudraksha beads and a dark braided hairstyle, holding a tall silver ritual pole. A figure in white vibhuti on the forehead and body sits at right beside a silver tray of marigolds and a small offering plate, and a brass bell, hanging lamp and oil lamp stand nearby. a person appearance cues include the braided hair, ornate golden throne, rudraksha mala and garland; the seated figure is depicted with gilded ceremonial adornments.2018-03-06December 15 20162016-12-15 +1 copiesA seated man in a maroon-red saffron-toned robe with a long rudraksha-style bead mala draped over his chest sits on an ornate gold throne with a zebra-striped cloth on the seat and gold lion-like armrests in front of a dark backdrop with hanging brass lamps. Another man in a reddish-brown robe kneels at left, holding a lit oil lamp aloft toward the seated figure. A red patterned carpet lies at the foot of the dais. The seated man has long swept-back hair, a red mark on his forehead, and a shawl-like wrap over one shoulder, which are appearance cues matching the page's description of Swamiji (probable); the kneeling man is a devotee or priest performing an aarti with a lamp. Two people are visible.2013-03-17