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A standing priest in an orange-red turban and bare-chested orange-red dhoti with a shawl draped over one shoulder holds a lit oil lamp flame in both hands before a seated man. The seated man sits on an ornate silver-framed red throne with carved lion figures at its base, wearing an orange-red robe, multi-strand rudraksha malas, a gold necklace, bangles and a vibhuti forehead mark. A microphone stands in front of him. A decorative red and yellow canopy with a sun motif hangs behind them, and a pedestal fan and a small stage monitor sit in the foreground beside striped white and red steps.

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October 15 20172017-10-15A man in a saffron-orange turban and wrapped saffron cloth, bare-chested with a white beaded necklace and bangles, stands at left waving a small oil lamp (aarti) toward a seated man on a red and silver ornate throne. The seated man wears a saffron-orange robe, a long rudraksha mala and layered ceremonial gold necklaces, with a tilak on his forehead and long dark hair, and holds his hands together in his lap with eyes closed. A silver lion-like figure and a small silver statue sit at the base of the throne. Behind them stand a red-yellow fringed canopy, a yellow and red ornate decorated panel, a striped white and red platform and a desk fan. Two people are visible.2017-10-15A photo of an outdoor evening ceremony on a raised stage. On the left, a man in an orange-brown turban and orange-brown dhoti, with a beaded rudraksha mala and gold necklace, bare-chested, holds a small brass handbell in one hand and a lit oil lamp arati in the other, performing aarti. On the right, a bearded man with long hair, orange-brown garment, gold necklaces and gold armbands sits on a red and white throne-like chair, smiling. Two small silver lion figures sit on the platform, golden pillars stand behind, and a colourful fringed canopy hangs overhead. A microphone on a stand and a floor fan are in front.2017-10-15A night-time outdoor ceremony on a red-and-white striped stepped platform beneath a red fabric canopy with tassels. A shaved-headed attendant in a rust-orange turban and wrap, bare-chested with rudraksha beads and gold chain, holds a flame in a yellow ornamented fan-shaped umbrella before a seated man. A microphone stand, a standing electric fan, a flower-decorated brass plate and a red cushioned footstool sit on the patterned mat. Only two physical people are visible.2017-10-15October 15 20172017-10-15A photograph of a ceremonial arati at night. A standing attendant in an orange dhoti and yellow head wrap, with a rudraksha mala and gold chain, holds a flaming lamp on a stand toward a seated figure. The seated man, with long dark hair and a red tilak, wears an orange-red cloth over a gold ornate necklace and rudraksha mala, sitting on a red cushion before a gold lotus-petalled throne. A white electric fan and a yellow flower are visible; a flame rises from the lamp.2017-08-02Night outdoor ceremony at a temple-style courtyard lit by string lights. A bearded man with long dark hair, a vertical tilak and a gold necklace sits on a gilded throne with a large golden lotus-petal backrest and a red cushion, wearing a maroon-brown robe, with a gold armband. A devotee in a bright orange cloth with an orange turban stands with his back to camera, touching the seated man's arm while holding a brass plate. Other saffron-clad men with long locks and beaded ornaments stand nearby, one holding a brass plate, and a small fan and microphone stand sit in the foreground. Around 6-20 people are visible. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man on the throne, identified by the long hair, vermilion tilak, gold necklace and throne setting.2017-04-16April 16 20172017-04-16A photograph of a night-time ritual in a smoky hall. A man in white dhoti with a yellow head cloth and gold chains stands at left, holding a brass lamp with a flame and a small incense or ritual implement. Beside him stands a young priest in orange cloth with a rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead. At right, a seated man in red-orange robes, with long hair, a gold necklace pendant and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with both hands raised to his head in an act of blessing or reception. A fan and a row of colourful prayer flags are visible behind.2017-08-02August 02 20172017-08-02October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesApril 16 20172017-04-16