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Evening ritual in a hall lit by strings of small lights, with a large orange-and-white poster behind. On the right, a figure in orange robes and an orange turban raises a hand holding yellow flowers, seated on a red-cushioned gilded throne; a bald figure in orange robes sits beside, holding a silver tray. Five women in red and maroon saris sit cross-legged on the floor facing them, some with hands folded. A black stone deity murti with a flower garland stands at left, with brass oil lamps nearby and petals scattered on the floor. The poster shows photographs and text.

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October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual during a puja in a hall, with decorated deity murti and floral garlands in the background. Three women in red and pink saris with garlands sit with hands folded in prayer. A bald priest in orange-and-gold robes and a red turban stands at right, sprinkling water or petals from a metal bowl over the women, while an attendant in orange stands nearby. A golden kalasha-like ornament and ceremonial umbrella are visible at right. Several small figures are visible in the background. The scene reads as a blessing or abhishekam ritual, with a red-and-orange ceremonial banner on a golden staff.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesJanuary 06 20182018-01-06A seated figure on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions wears an orange saffron wrap and a long dark rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back, and gazes calmly ahead. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated in a dais setting. Around him, devotees sit on the floor: a shaved-headed man in white with an orange cloth at left, women in orange and maroon saris, and younger women in white with red and orange shawls at right. Some hold brass plates with flowers, and a woman in orange appears to be offering or tending a plate. Flower garlands and bananas rest on a small golden table beside the throne. A golden-framed wall, a red curtain and a mounted fan sit in the background.2010-10-26October 05 20112011-10-05October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesApril 01 20122012-04-01A night ritual in a decorated open pavilion lit with string lights and hanging ornaments. A man in white clothes with a yellow shawl holds a long implement and stands before a group of seated devotees in orange garments. A man in orange robes with a red-and-gold wrap stands near the center, beside a bright deity murti with a flower garland and a brass lamp in front. Several seated women and young people in orange clothes face the rite, with a plate of petals and brass vessels on the floor. Banana leaves and a palm-leaf canopy frame the scene. a person is visible in the orange robes with a red-and-gold wrap, standing among the ritual participants.2009-09-26