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Night photograph of a man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe with gold-bordered shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala, holding a large flaming aarti lamp on a tray in his right hand and a small metal bell or kalasha vessel in his left, smiling. Behind him stand several people in white clothes, and a partially visible person in white at the far right. In the lower left, small oil lamps burn on a stone-paved ground beside a few scattered offerings. Appearance-based cues of long hair, rudraksha mala and saffron clothing suggest a probable Swamiji (probable) performing aarti.

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Night photograph of an outdoor aarti on a stone terrace. A smiling man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe with gold border holds a large flaming lamp on a tray in his right hand and a small silver vessel in his left, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Several small oil lamps burn on the paved floor at his feet beside a red box and scattered items. Behind him stand men in white dhotis and shirts, one photographing with a camera. Dark hills and a night sky form the backdrop. The man's appearance is consistent with a sannyasi in saffron robes and rudraksha, but the image alone does not establish identity.2004-11-26October 29 20162016-10-29A standing figure in saffron-orange robes with a hooded drape and a gold-beaded necklace holds a lit multi-wick brass aarti lamp in one hand and a small bell in the other during an evening ritual. Smoke fills the air, and a fire pit sits in front of him edged with yellow marigold petals, with silver and brass vessels and offerings on a tray. Seated devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls press their palms together, and one wears a rudraksha mala. Green palm fronds hang overhead. The lamp flame and aarti gesture suggest an aarti performed during a homa.2009-09-25October 29 20162016-10-29October 13 20132013-10-13A shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe with a draped orange shawl performs aarti at night, holding a multi-flamed oil lamp aloft in one hand and ringing a brass handbell in the other. A gold beaded necklace hangs on his chest and a red tilak marks his forehead. Behind him, green leaves hang from a rope strung between bamboo poles, with smoke drifting through the scene. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremonial stage with teal lighting and an orange canopy overhead. A single person is visible in the scene.2009-09-27October 29 20162016-10-29A shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe and shawl performs an aarti at night, holding a multi-flamed oil lamp (aarti lamp) aloft in his left hand while ringing a small brass bell in his right. A gold-coloured necklace hangs on his chest and a red tilak mark is on his forehead. Leafy green branches hang overhead and bamboo poles stand behind him, with smoke drifting through the scene. Only one person is visible, plus a partially visible figure at the lower left edge.2009-09-27November 20 20062006-11-20A shaven-headed man in saffron-orange robes with gold borders stands at night, raising a silver aarti lamp with a large flame in his right hand while holding a silver kalasha-style vessel in his left. A rudraksha-style beaded garland with gold ornaments hangs on his chest. Seated devotees behind him, including women in saris and a few head-covered or fair-haired attendees, look up and clap. A white board with colourful printed graphics and a parked vehicle appear in the dim background.2011-10-05Outdoor night ritual at a crowded festival. A man in an orange-red turban, rudraksha malas and gold bangles holds a large brass aarti lamp with a bright open flame; the flame is the focus. Behind him, a second person in white with gold necklaces stands beside a golden ornate canopy frame with hanging gold-coloured decorations. Dense crowds, many with mobile phones raised, fill the background under tent structures and warm lamplight. The person holding the lamp appears to match the page's a person candidate by orange turban, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, though the appearance is not certain. a person is performing aarti with a brass lamp.2016-04-24A standing woman in an orange sannyasi-style robe holds a tall, multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with a large flame aloft in a dim hall with rock-textured walls. Seated devotees in white and orange shawls watch from the left, and brass vessels and a small tray sit on the floor in the foreground. A white-draped low seat is on the right beside a patterned mat.2005-12-19