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Outdoor photograph of a long-haired man in a sleeveless red-orange garment with an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, holding a brass aarti lamp with a flame in one hand and a brass vessel in the other, beneath leafy trees. A rudraksha mala is visible on his wrist. Behind him, a man in an orange robe with a striped dhoti and another man in a white shirt stand nearby. Partially visible patterned footwear lies at the lower left.

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A man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a sleeveless saffron-orange garment with gold border, standing in profile and holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame near banana leaves and a green backdrop. Behind him, another person in orange robes holds a plate of flower petals, with a thatched roof and a gold-ornamented shrine visible at left. The scene suggests an aarti or lamp offering at an ashram setting.2008-08-01Photograph of a man performing arati in a dim setting. He has long, dark, wavy hair swept back and wears an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulders, leaving one shoulder bare. A small red tilak mark is on his forehead. In his left hand he holds an ornate brass oil lamp with a bright flame, and in his right hand a brass handbell. Smoke drifts behind him, and a second person in orange stands partly visible in the background.2006-12-10A man with long, swept-back black hair and an orange saffron shawl over his shoulders performs aarti, holding a brass aarti lamp with a lit flame in his right hand and a brass bell in his left. A red tilak mark is visible on his forehead. Behind him, a dark tree trunk and another hand holding a bell are partly visible. The setting is dim, with smoke rising from the flame.2006-12-10July 07 20092009-07-07Outdoor ritual photograph of a man in red and orange ceremonial dress holding a silver bell in one hand and a lit oil lamp on a silver stand in the other. He wears a red-striped cloth wrap with a bright orange border over his shoulder, an orange armband, orange bangles and dark wavy shoulder-length hair, and he gazes to his right. Behind him, a second man in white ritual clothing carries a tray of offerings. Trees and soft green foliage blur in the background, with a low stone platform holding a small fire and brass vessels. Swamiji (probable) is identified by long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial shawl and gold-toned adornments while performing the arati ritual.2011-12-12A man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead stands outdoors in an orange saffron robe with a gold bead necklace, holding a brass oil lamp with a curved handle and a lit flame at the top. Beneath it he holds a cut-glass tray. Blurred palm fronds and an overcast sky fill the background. He appears to be performing an aarti with the lamp. The figure has distinctive long swept hair, orange clothing and gold beads, a visible presentation cue, so this is a person in person; a second person in orange stands at the right edge holding the lamp.2010-10-07March 02 20112011-03-02A man in an orange saffron garment stands in profile, holding a brass aarti lamp with a bright flame aloft in his right hand while his left hand supports a second brass bell-shaped vessel. His hair is grey-streaked and pulled back, and his arm shows yellow turmeric or sandal marks. Behind him hangs a deep orange drape, and in the blurred foreground stand ornate brass lamp stands. The scene suggests an aarti ritual in a temple setting.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA man in saffron-orange dhoti and wrap with a red sleeveless undershirt stands barefoot on a white stone platform, holding a brass lamp with flame and a brass bell while performing a ritual. His long dark hair is swept back. Behind him stands a grey stone deity murti with a beaded necklace, and a palm tree rises beside. Marigold and yellow flower garlands drape an ornate brass object at left, and loose flower petals scatter the platform. A second man in orange clothing sits at the lower right edge.2009-07-08July 07 20092009-07-07March 02 20112011-03-02A man with long dark hair and a red forehead mark stands barefoot on a dirt ground, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a heavy gold beaded necklace with a pendant. He holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and a silver handbell in the other, beside a carved wooden peetha with a floral mandala. Behind a bamboo fence, two women in white saris watch, and orange flags fly among trees. A stray dog stands nearby. A small bowl sits at the lower right. Appearance-based label: a person, identified by long swept hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style gold necklace and ceremonial lamp and bell worship, in an inauguration setting.2008-04-19