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A photograph of a temple ritual in an ornate hall decorated with yellow, orange, red and white flower garlands around a golden throne-like seat. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe with rudraksha malas, gold bangles and a gold necklace stands with one hand covering the face, holding a folded paper. In front, a man in a gold brocade shawl and white dhoti stands beside a shaved-headed attendant in orange, and a brass tray of bananas and flowers is held nearby. A gold tray with small brass bowls and red fruit sits in the foreground, and seated devotees in white and colourful saris watch from the right, with a window and wall panel behind.

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December 20 20112011-12-20A temple ritual scene in a decorated hall. A tall man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, multiple rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, stands at right holding a folded white cloth, appearing to receive or present an offering. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial necklaces. Beside him, a priest in a golden-yellow silk shawl and white dhoti faces the scene, with a shaved-headed attendant in orange to the left. Front center stands a golden peetha throne backed by a large arch of yellow, orange, red and purple marigold and white flower garlands. Brass plates of offerings, sweets and red fruit sit in front, and a bundled decorated item with blue ribbon appears at left.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A photograph of a ceremonial reception at an outdoor temple setting. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a long orange garland and gold bangles, stands barefoot on a gold-rimmed platform in front of a golden throne decorated with yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands. Behind him, a row of devotees stands with hands folded in namaste; women wear saris in green, yellow, maroon and white, and men wear white dhotis and shirts. A woman in a green-and-yellow sari stands at left facing the throne. A shaved-headed monk in orange kneels at lower right beside brass trays of flowers and lamps. Probable Swamiji is the central figure on the platform, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a garland, though the appearance is only partly distinctive. Several other people in the crowd hold children.2011-12-20A photograph of a ceremony beside a golden throne-like seat draped with yellow, green, purple and white flower garlands. A tall figure in saffron-orange robes with long hair, a gold necklace and bangles stands on the seat, receiving a garland from a bald man in a golden-yellow shawl over white dhoti, while a saffron-robed attendant on the left holds a rudraksha mala and stands near bananas. Brass plates with fruit, apples and oil lamps sit in front, and seated women in saris and men in white watch from the right beside a window with yellow panels. A deity murti is visible at the left base of the throne. Swamiji appearance is uncertain from the image alone; the figure matches several presentation cues in saffron robes, long hair and gold necklace, so this is probable Swamiji being garlanded.2011-12-20A seated figure on a richly decorated golden throne is garlanded with yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves, with a large floral backdrop behind. He wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and has long dark hair with a red tilak on his forehead. Standing before him, a bare-chested priest in a golden-yellow shawl and white dhoti with a green border drapes a garland over his shoulders. At left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a beaded mala stands with palms pressed together. In the foreground, brass plates hold red apples, flowers and offerings. Seated devotees in white and colourful saris watch from the right, and a carved wooden window frames the wall behind.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A photograph of a temple ceremony. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a yellow shawl, rudraksha mala beads and gold necklaces stands smiling in front of a golden throne decorated with yellow, orange and red marigold garlands. Facing him, a person in a gold-yellow shawl and white dhoti bows with hands raised. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands beside the throne. Seated devotees in white and green saris and white clothing watch at right, and a brass tray holds offerings on the floor. A wooden window with yellow panes is visible on the wall behind.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A photograph inside a temple hall decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a red carpet. A seated person in an orange-red sari with a long garland of yellow, pink and red flowers receives attention at a golden throne-like seat decorated with a golden kalasha-style finial. In front of the throne, a man in white dhoti and a golden-yellow shawl stands with a fold of paper, facing the seated figure. To the left, a shaved-headed boy in a pink-and-white checked wrap and white dhoti stands with hands folded, beside three men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas; one holds his hands in namaskar. On the golden tray in front are brass plates of offerings with red fruits and lamps. Devotees in white and orange saris kneel on the right, some with hands joined. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the seated figure's cues are too uncertain to confirm identity.2011-12-20A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on a golden throne decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands and red flowers. He wears a long gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads, and gold armbands, with long swept-back hair, and looks to his left. Seated devotees in front hold their hands in anjali, and women wear white and green or pink saris. Brass thalis with oil lamps, red fruit and pink flowers sit on the floor before the throne. Behind them a man in white clothes stands holding a small child in pink, beside a window with yellow panes and a white cooler. a person is the seated figure in orange on the throne, receiving devotees during a puja-style offering. Trees and a wooden fence appear at the right.2011-12-20