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A photograph of a ritual in progress outdoors under a canopy, with an audience seated on mats behind. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace sits cross-legged at centre, reaching toward a silver tray of offerings held by a second man in orange robes with a red tilak on his forehead; a microphone stands between them. A small brass lamp with a flame and a flower-decorated kalasha are visible at the lower right, along with a bowl of yellow liquid and a fire pit with flames at the bottom edge. To the left a shaved-headed man in orange and a striped sash sits with a rudraksha mala. Behind, a cameraman with a tripod and many seated devotees in orange, white and yellow clothing sit, some playing wind instruments. A white fan stands at the top centre. The scene suggests a puja or homa with offerings.

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A photograph of a ritual ceremony on a mat-covered floor. A central figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe, a gold bead necklace, and sits before a silver plate holding offerings while adding something with his hand. Beside him, a man in an orange dhoti and shawl with a red tilak sits with hands joined near a microphone stand. Behind them, several women in white with yellow sashes and men in white sit in rows. Foreground shows brass vessels, a bowl of yellow liquid with a wooden ladle, pink flowers, a broom-like bundle of grass, and a row of yellow-wrapped blocks or offerings. Marigold garlands and a basket of red flowers lie nearby.2009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09A homa fire ritual in an open courtyard. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing saffron robes, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style gold pendant, sits on an orange cushion and pours offerings from a flower-filled plate into a fire built from white bricks. Two saffron-robed assistants sit beside him: one on the left holds a bundle of sticks, and one on the right, wearing a gold chain and a wristwatch, tends a brass plate of flowers and ritual vessels. A microphone stand is positioned near the central figure. Behind them, seated devotees in white, saffron and yellow clothes watch, one holding a framed photograph. A small brass lamp and a vessel of yellow powder sit at left. Several people are visible in the scene.2008-12-26July 03 20082008-07-03Night outdoor homa ceremony with a large orange-painted brick fire altar, adorned with white jasmine garlands, fruits, flowers and small brass vessels. A figure in saffron robes with a shaved head and tilak sits beside the altar holding a brass plate of offering sticks, while a second figure in saffron cloth with long dark hair, a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and a shawl sits at a microphone, hands joined over a brass tray. Seated devotees in white clothes fold their hands in prayer behind them. Oil lamps burn on the altar, and the crowd fills the dim background.2010-02-12December 26 20082008-12-26A photograph of a homa or yagna ritual at an outdoor pavilion with a fire pit of bricks and flames at lower right. A bald-headed man in orange robes and an orange turban-style cap, with gold beads and a gold necklace, kneels at left, leaning toward the ritual with his hands extended. Beside him, a person with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange robe, a white and orange flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, sits cross-legged holding a brass plate of food with a ladle, facing a microphone stand. Marigold and yellow flowers lie on plates and the floor, and a brass vessel sits near the fire. Behind them, devotees in white and orange clothing stand and sit, and a row of orange and white floral garlands hangs at right. Swamiji appearance cues are present: long swept-back hair, orange robes and a rudraksha mala, so the seated figure is a probable match for the Swamiji candidate.2009-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesJuly 03 20082008-07-03Outdoor ritual photograph at a temple courtyard. In the foreground a woman with long dark hair, saffron-gold clothing and a long beaded garland sits on a yellow cloth with palms pressed together in prayer. Beside her, a shaven-headed young man in orange robes and a white tilak sits with hands folded, and a man with long hair in white dhoti and shawl kneels at right, also in prayer. A standing figure in orange cloth stands behind them. Brass plates with grains and flowers and small bowls sit on the cloth. Crowds of devotees in white watch from behind, and a pink temple wall with columns is visible.2010-12-29Outdoor ritual photograph at a temple-like courtyard with a crowd of devotees behind. In the foreground, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a forehead tilak sits cross-legged on an orange cloth, wearing an orange saffron-coloured shawl and dhoti and a large necklace of gold beads. Before him stands a silver plate holding gold beads and yellow flowers, and small bowls with offerings. Behind him, several people in orange and white robes sit in prayer with palms joined, and a man in white garments stands at left. a person appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold bead necklace, seated in a ritual setting.2010-12-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold beaded necklace sits on a woven mat before a silver thali holding a red-bound book, yellow turmeric-tinted items and a red-bordered sheet. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders and his bare arm is visible. Beside him, a second man in orange dhoti and shawl with a red border gestures and holds a microphone on a stand. Ritual items surround them: a silver kalasha-style vessel, brass lamp, bowls of flowers and a broom-like bundle of grass. Behind, white-clad and yellow-scarfed participants sit in the background. a person (appearance-based label: long swept hair, saffron clothing and gold beaded necklace). The scene appears to be a ritual with a microphone set up.2009-07-09