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A hall with cream walls and framed photos at the top; several young people in saffron-orange garments with gold borders stand in a row holding brass lamps and handbells during an aarti. A cameraman with a tripod and a LIVE sign stands behind them, and a row of lit oil lamps is on the floor. Women in saris and other attendees in white and orange watch from the back. Visible readable text is the LIVE sign and the a person TV logo on the camera stand. Ornate rudraksha-style beaded necklaces are worn by the foreground figure, who has a bun and glasses.

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July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19Four young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments and rudraksha mala necklaces perform an aarti ceremony in a hall. Each holds a silver multi-wick oil lamp, with flames lit; the two at right raise lamps overhead while the others hold them forward, and several hold small silver handbells in their other hands. Behind them stands a tiered pyramid of brass bowls or lamps, and framed photographs hang on the cream wall above red curtains. A camera on a tripod and a LIVE broadcast overlay indicate the ceremony is being streamed. Mostly cool, warm-lit interior with orange robes dominating.2016-07-19March 18 20172017-03-18A hall with pink walls and a ceiling of square tiles, lit by fluorescent lights. Rows of young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand holding brass aarti lamps with flames aloft, while other devotees sit on striped mats behind them. A standing man in the foreground wears a white forehead mark, rudraksha and bead malas, and a shawl, and raises a lamp with both hands. Seated participants at the right wear white and orange clothing, and a video camera on a tripod records the scene. Red curtains hang on the walls, a projection screen glows at left, and photo panels are mounted on the back wall. This appears to be an aarti offering in a puja hall.2017-05-12May 20 20162016-05-20A tented hall with red floor covering and a green-and-blue runner shows several young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with gold borders performing aarti. Each holds a tiered brass lamp with flames aloft, with white ceremonial paint on their arms and foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks; long hair is worn in matted locks. A cameraman in white stands behind on a tripod, and a seated priest in white dhoti sits at the back. Colourful paper decorations hang from the ceiling, with a golden sun-shaped backdrop and brass lamps in the foreground.2016-05-02Four young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments and orange shoulder cloths stand in a hall, each raising a silver aarti lamp overhead with one arm while holding a small handbell in the other hand. They wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and arm bands, and their hair is styled in tall topknots. Behind them stand rows of polished brass kalashas, and a videographer on a tripod films at the right. Framed photographs hang on the cream walls, and a wall air conditioner is mounted above them.2016-07-19Photograph of a ritual aarti at an indoor tented hall. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, with matted hair in top knots and rudraksha malas, stand in a row holding ornate brass aarti lamps with flames and handbells. A woman in a saffron sari and other devotees in white and pink stand behind, a small child sits on the red carpet, and a long metal offering table lies at left. Ceremonial padapuja-style worship with lamps.2016-05-20March 18 20172017-03-18May 12 20172017-05-12May 24 20162016-05-24