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A smiling man in a maroon turban adorned with gold ornaments stands at night holding a lit brass oil lamp (aarti) in his right hand and a bell in his left. He wears heavy gold beaded necklaces, a large gold pendant, pink flower garlands, gold armbands and a maroon wrap. Behind him, several men in saffron-orange robes and white forehead markings stand in a dim outdoor setting with palm foliage. A probable Swamiji is the central figure, identified only by appearance cues: maroon turban with gold crown ornament, layered gold necklaces, and ceremonial garlands.

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November 11 20172017-11-11Night photograph of a man in a maroon-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a red-orange dhoti-style garment, wearing layered gold coin necklaces, a round gold pendant, a gold waist ornament and a gold armlet. Pink and white flower garlands hang over his shoulders. He holds a lit oil lamp with a tall flame in one hand and a silver handbell in the other, while smiling upward. Behind him, several people in white clothing with white forehead markings stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. Dark palm foliage forms the background, and a wooden post stands at the left edge.2017-11-11 +1 copiesNight outdoor photograph in a dark garden with palm fronds behind. A man with a closed-eyed, smiling expression wears a red-orange turban decorated with gold ornaments and a gold crest, a red-orange robe, multiple gold necklaces including a large gold pendant, pink and white flower garlands, and gold armlets. He holds a lit oil lamp flaming in one hand and a small metal vessel in the other. Several men with white headbands and folded hands stand behind him in the dim light. The scene reads as a devotional aarti offering with lamp flames. a person is present in appearance, given the turban, gold adornments and ceremonial garlands.2017-11-11 +2 copiesOutdoor night photograph of a smiling man in a deep red turban with gold ornaments and a gold crescent-and-jewel crown piece. He wears a red-orange cloth, layered gold necklaces, a large gold pendant, pink and white flower garlands, and gold armlets. In his right hand he holds a brass handbell, and in his left a lit oil lamp with two flames. Several other men in white headbands stand behind him in a dark, leafy setting, one with hands pressed together in prayer. Swamiji (probable): the man's long swept hair under the turban, saffron-red ornate clothing and gold necklaces match the page's description, so he is labelled as a probable in-person presence.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11 +1 copiesA night-time outdoor photograph of a smiling man in a red-orange turban with gold ornaments and a red-orange cloth draped over his body. He wears layered gold necklaces, pink flower garlands, a large gold pendant, and gold armbands. In his left hand he holds a lit oil lamp with a flame, and in his right hand a silver handbell. Behind him, several people with white forehead markings stand in the dim background with their hands folded in anjali, with palm fronds visible. a person by appearance cues (red-orange turban, ornate gold adornments, garlands) performing a lamp and bell ritual, though identity is uncertain.2017-11-11A man in a rust-red turban with gold ornaments stands with eyes closed and a broad smile during an evening ritual outdoors. He wears a pink and white flower garland, a heavy gold necklace and multiple gold pendants, a red-brown cloth and gold armlets. In his left hand he holds a lit oil lamp with a bright flame; in his right hand a small silver handbell. Behind him, people in dark clothing with white forehead markings stand with palms joined in prayer, and palm fronds and flower garlands frame the scene. The setting is night-time greenery. Swamiji (probable), the figure centred with a lamp and bell, is identified by his red turban with gold ornaments, long gold necklaces and flower garland.2017-11-11A man stands outdoors at night in front of dense green foliage, smiling and looking upward while holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and a small silver bell or cup in the other. He wears a red-orange turban with gold ornaments, a red-orange robe, multiple layers of gold beaded and pendant necklaces, a large gold medallion, and pink and white flower garlands draped over his shoulders. Gold bangles adorn his wrists. To the left, a purple and yellow flower garland hangs beside a golden object. Behind him, a second person with white-painted face and matted hair stands in the background. The scene suggests an evening aarti or puja.2017-11-11 +1 copiesNovember 11 20172017-11-11 +1 copiesNovember 11 20172017-11-11 +1 copiesNovember 11 20172017-11-11 +1 copiesOutdoor evening ritual photograph. A smiling man in a red-maroon turban with gold ornaments and a red-orange robe stands at centre, wearing a thick gold necklace, a large gold pendant, layered gold chains and pink-white flower garlands. He holds a lit oil lamp with a bright flame in one hand and a small silver handbell in the other. Behind him, at right, two people with darkened faces stand in orange clothing. Purple and yellow flower garlands hang at left beside a gold-coloured pillar, and green foliage fills the background.2017-11-11