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Five young men in saffron-orange dhotis and matching shawls stand in a row on a striped multicoloured mat, each raising a tall golden lamp stand (aarti) of lit oil lamps overhead with both arms. Several have long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. Behind them hangs a deep red curtain, and seated devotees and drummers sit along the floor. Brass bells and a small kumkum-marked tray rest on a cloth-covered table at right. The scene shows an aarti ritual during a satsang-style gathering.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 22 20162016-12-22Five bare-chested men in saffron-orange dhotis and orange shawls perform aarti with tiered brass lamps, each lit with flames, held high before a deep red curtain. Several wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, and their hair is tied up in bundles. Striped multicolored mats cover the floor, and drummers and attendees sit in the background. A table on the right holds flowers and offerings. Ceremonial lamp offering.2016-12-22December 23 20162016-12-23Five young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand in a row before a deep red curtain, each holding a tall brass multi-tiered oil lamp (aarti) with lit flames, as in an aarti ceremony. Several wear rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and the one at left has long locks tied up. On the right, brass bells and lamps stand on striped tables draped with colourful cloth and marigold petals. Seated devotees in orange and white sit on striped mats in the background, watching the lamp offering.2016-12-23Photograph of a ritual aarti performed on a striped-carpeted floor in front of a red curtain. Several shirtless young men in saffron-orange dhotis, one with long dreadlocked hair and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, hold up lit multi-flame brass aarti lamps with both hands. A man in the foreground shakes a brass bell. Seated devotees in orange and white sit on the striped mats along both sides, and a person in white stands at the back. Hanging paper lanterns and speakers decorate the stage, and a camera operator is visible on the left.2016-12-23Five male priests in saffron-orange dhotis stand in a row before a deep red draped curtain, performing aarti with lit oil lamps and brass bells. Each wears a rudraksha or flower garland and sacred body markings, and some have matted hair knotted on top. Striped multicoloured mats cover the floor, with several seated devotees in the background. The scene reflects a Pancha Aarati offering in the hall, with lamps held in multi-wick brass holders.2016-12-22December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of an aarti ritual in a decorated hall with a red curtain backdrop and colourful hanging lanterns. In the foreground, a bare-chested young man with long dreadlocked hair wears an orange dhoti and holds up a multi-tiered lamp flame. Beside and behind him, several other men in orange dhotis hold similar lit lamps, while seated rows of devotees in orange and white clothing sit on striped floor mats watching, and brass bells rest on the low tables at right. A cameraman stands at the left. No individual is identifiable as a person from appearance cues, so the in-person identity is uncertain.2016-12-23December 22 20162016-12-22Five young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments and bare upper bodies stand in a row holding tiered brass aarti lamps, each with multiple lit flames, raised toward the front. They wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bracelets. Behind them stands a red velvet curtain, and colourful striped woven mats cover the floor. On the right a long table with striped cloth holds small brass bells and pink flower offerings. Drummers are partly visible in the background.2016-12-22December 23 20162016-12-23