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A ritual photograph in a temple-style hall. A young boy in saffron-orange dhoti and orange turban with a silver chain kneels on the left, bare-backed with a rudraksha mala, offering yellow turmeric paste or prasad from his hands. Opposite him a seated figure in brown-maroon robes with a white forehead mark and a rudraksha mala receives the offering, while a woman in a purple sari with gold border pours from a silver pot into a large engraved silver bowl on a white stand with green leaves. Behind them are painted deity figures, a silver stand and a fan on the left. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam offering.

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January 08 20182018-01-08A photograph of a ritual scene inside a decorated hall. A young boy in an orange turban and orange draped cloth kneels on the left with his hands cupped forward, his bare upper body marked with white sacred ash stripes, and rudraksha beads on his wrist. Seated on an ornate silver throne at right is a bearded man with long dark hair, white horizontal tilak on the forehead, a rust-orange robe, layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, who holds a yellow flower-like offering over the boy's hands. A silver bowl of yellow petals sits before him on a banana leaf, with a silver stand and a brass lamp at left. A standing figure in orange and green stands behind the throne. Two people, one seated and one kneeling, with a partial third figure at the lower right edge.2018-01-08January 08 20182018-01-08January 08 20182018-01-08January 08 20182018-01-08January 08 20182018-01-08Indoor ceremony at a throne with silver decor. A seated man with long dark hair, a white forehead band, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace wears a rust-orange robe and is flanked by two visibly older figures. Two boys in orange robes kneel on white cloth; one holds out his hands to receive yellow flower petals from a large silver bowl on a silver stand set on a banana leaf. A woman in an orange sari and bangles stands at right. Background shows a silver lion-footed throne and a painted pillar with a deity figure. A small fan stands at left. Appearance-based label: the seated man is a probable Swamiji candidate; his cues are long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.2018-01-08A ceremonial puja scene in a temple-style hall. On the right, a man seated on an ornate silver throne wears a rust-brown robe, multiple rudraksha malas, and a white tripundra on his forehead; he holds yellow flower petals over a large engraved silver bowl. Facing him, a kneeling attendant in saffron-orange robes with a sheer orange shawl, white body markings, beaded bracelets and a bun of hair offers the petals. Behind them stand painted colourful deity figures, and a silver pole stands beside the throne. A woman in white sits at left with a basket, and a fan is visible.2018-01-08Photograph of a ritual scene in a temple-style hall. A seated man in orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a white tilak on his forehead holds yellow flower petals over a large silver bowl of yellow flowers placed on a silver stand with green leaves. Beside him, a woman in orange sari with hair in a bun sits with her hands together. A young boy in an orange turban and orange cloth kneels at left with his hands folded, marked with white paste on his arms. Behind them stand a silver lion-shaped pillar and a painted wall with a figure in pink and green. A fan is visible at left. a person candidate is not clearly established by appearance.2018-01-08A photograph of a ritual scene at an ornate temple-style hall. A young man in orange clothing and an orange turban kneels at left, bare-chested with white ash markings on his shoulders, a rudraksha mala draped over him, and holds yellow flower petals toward a silver bowl. Seated at right, a man with long dark hair, a white tripundra on his forehead and an orange-brown shawl sits on a platform, extending his hand over a silver tray and receiving petals. A woman in orange and glasses stands behind him holding petals. A silver bowl filled with petals sits on a green leaf in front. Background shows painted pillars and a silver railing.2018-01-08A photograph of a ritual at a stage-like setting with painted pillars and a silver-framed throne. A young devotee in orange saffron dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and gold armlet, kneels and offers a handful of yellow turmeric or sacred powder. A seated man on a silver throne, wearing a saffron-brown robe, a long rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and a white tilak on his forehead, receives the offering over a large silver bowl filled with yellow powder. A banana leaf and silver puja vessels sit nearby, and a standing fan is at left. Identity of the seated man is uncertain; he is presented as a priest in ritual dress.2018-01-08A photograph of a ritual scene indoors. A young man kneels on a white cloth at left, bare-chested with orange drapes, white tilak stripes on his arms and chest and a wooden bead necklace, offering a handful of yellow turmeric or powder. Seated at right, a man with long swept-back hair, a crown-like white tilak, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, wearing an orange-brown robe, extends his hand to take it. A silver bowl heaped with yellow powder and a silver pedestal stand on a banana leaf strewn with yellow petals. A woman in orange robes stands at far right, and a silver throne and painted backdrop are behind. The man with long hair and rudraksha is a.2018-01-08