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A night-time ritual photograph at an open-sided pavilion. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a pink and green border and a yellow-and-white shawl bends forward offering a silver plate of fruit and flowers. Seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion is a long-haired figure in saffron-red robes, rudraksha-style beads and a gold ceremonial necklace, wearing a marigold garland, with both hands raised to the head in reverence. Behind them stand a woman in a blue sari and a man in an orange shawl. A white pedestal fan stands nearby, and a multicoloured flag is visible in the background. Swamiji candidate appearance is probable: long swept-back hair, saffron-red robes and ornate gold necklace are visible on the seated figure.

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August 02 20172017-08-02August 02 20172017-08-02July 03 20162016-07-03March 16 20172017-03-16 +1 copiesA ceremonial moment in a hall. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a blue and gold border stands at left, holding a silver tray of fruit including oranges, a pomegranate, bananas and grapes. Seated on a gold-and-brown throne at right is a figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, wearing a maroon-brown shawl and white and red flower garlands. He raises both hands to his head in a gesture of blessing or reception. Behind them a portrait of a seated figure hangs on the wall, and a gold lion-head ornament is at the throne's side. Devotees in white and saffron sit in the background. Appearance-based identification is probable: a person, seated, receiving the tray in a ritual offering.2016-06-30A 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.2017-08-02A night-time ceremony at an outdoor shrine lit by string lights. A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a pink-and-white flower garland wears a deep maroon robe, gold necklaces and a tilak on his forehead, and is touching the head of a kneeling elderly man in a white dhoti with gold border. Beside them stand several bare-chested men in orange-red dhotis wearing rudraksha malas and forehead markings, one holding a woven basket. Fruit, possibly limes, sits on a tray in front, a golden trident stands behind the throne, and incense smoke rises near a striped fabric canopy.2017-02-23Outdoor ceremony under palm trees. A seated man in rust-brown robes, a white flower garland and a gold-toned rudraksha-style ornate necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaskar with eyes closed. Two priests in white dhotis with gold borders, one bare-chested with a sacred thread, stand at left and centre. The left priest holds a red and gold brocade cloth over a tray of yellow flowers and fruit. A large gold trident stands beside the throne, and a white cooling unit is behind. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the ornate gold necklace, long swept-back hair and ceremonial robes.2016-10-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual scene at night. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a yellow headband and gold-beaded necklace holds a lit camphor flame in a silver lamp and waves it toward a seated figure. The seated figure, on a red cushioned throne with a large gold carved backrest, has long dark hair and wears a rust-red robe and multiple rudraksha malas with a gold pendant, with palms pressed to the forehead. A white fan and a second attendant in orange cloth stand nearby, with smoke rising through the air.2017-08-02Outdoor evening ceremony under strings of multicoloured lights and rising smoke. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a brown-orange robe, a white and pink flower garland, and a red thread on the wrist; he raises a hand to his forehead. Facing him, a bare-chested man in a maroon dhoti with a green-and-gold sash and a red rudraksha-style bead necklace holds a brass plate of flowers and offerings. Seated devotees in white and orange garments watch on a striped mat. Fresh red powder lies on the platform. Suggests a puja or aarti offering.2017-04-28Evening outdoor ritual at night under strings of coloured lights. A long-haired figure in rust-brown and orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a golden peacock-fan canopy, wearing a pink and white flower garland and a gold necklace; he raises one hand to his forehead. Standing before him, a bare-chested priest in a red dhoti with a red flower garland holds a silver tray of fruit, flowers and a small bowl. Seated devotees in white and saffron clothing sit on striped mats in the background, with a woman in white among them. Small red flowers lie on the ground in front of the throne.2017-04-28March 16 20172017-03-16 +1 copies