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A dimly lit room with white walls and an orange-brown lower wall, where a ceremony is taking place. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a long beaded necklace sits cross-legged on a white-covered platform at left. Seated on the floor in front are several people in orange and white clothing, one holding a ritual implement, and brass vessels and lamps are arranged on the floor. At right, a covered body lies on a table decorated with flower garlands, and a man in a light shirt films with a camera on a tripod. Tall ceremonial staffs with fabric banners stand in the room.

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Indoor ceremony in a plain room with white walls and a pink-tiled lower wall. A person in orange robes with long dark hair sits on a white-sheeted bench on the left, and several orange-robed sannyasis sit on the floor in front of brass vessels and pots. A figure in white stands at the right beside a glass-sided case draped in white cloth and decorated with a flower garland, while long staffs with red tops are held upright. A video camera on a tripod records the scene at the right edge. Several onlookers in white shirts and dhotis sit in the foreground.2005-11-13Indoor ritual scene in a plain whitewashed room with a wooden-framed window and a framed portrait on the right garlanded with fresh marigold and orange-flower garlands. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a white-covered cot at left. Seated on the floor in front are several men and boys in orange and saffron cloths, with brass vessels and flower-filled dishes at their feet. A glass-topped box or casket draped with flowers and white cloth sits in the centre. A man in white clothing stands near a microphone stand, and a cameraman in a light shirt films beside a tripod at right. Bright light flares across the frame.2005-11-13A dim indoor room at night where a ceremony is taking place beside a garlanded body on a low raised table draped with a white cloth and surrounded by purple and yellow flowers. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style mala sits on a white bed at left, his face lit by a bright light above. A man in an orange robe stands at far left holding a small oil lamp, and seated devotees in orange robes sit on the floor in front with long ceremonial staffs. Several white-clad people sit along the back, and two men in white shirts stand at right near a video camera on a tripod. Brass vessels sit on the floor at the bottom. A framed picture hangs on the back wall.2005-11-13November 13 20052005-11-13Indoor ritual scene in a small room with white walls and a tiled lower band. Several people in saffron/orange robes sit on the floor around brass plates, bowls and small offerings, with a kalasha-like brass vessel set among them. A seated figure with long dark hair and a saffron garment sits left beside a white-covered bench. A man in a white shirt operates a video camera on a tripod at right, and a glass-sided case draped with white cloth and marigold garlands stands at right. Several women in white saris are seated behind the group, and a standing man in white holds a long wooden staff upright near the centre. A ceremonial rite of the final ceremony type is in progress.2005-11-13A dim indoor room with white walls and a bright light flare at top centre. A long-haired man in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha-style beads sits cross-legged on a raised white platform at left. Several saffron-robed men sit on the floor in front of a glass-covered casket draped with white cloth and banked with flower garlands, possibly a ceremonial funeral setting. A man in white clothes stands at centre near a stand fan, and a man in a light shirt operates a video camera on a tripod at right. A large framed portrait wreathed in marigold garlands hangs on the back wall, showing a bearded figure in a white turban. Brass items and offerings sit on the floor near the casket.2005-11-13November 13 20052005-11-13A dim indoor room during a final funeral rite for an enlightened soul, with a glass-sided bier draped in white cloth and garlanded with flowers at the right. Several saffron-robed sannyasis sit on the floor at the lower left and centre, with ritual brass vessels and offerings in front of them. A man in a white dhoti stands near the centre holding a long wooden staff with a red tassel, and another long staff with a red tassel rises at the right beside a person in a grey-and-white shirt operating a video camera on a tripod. Women in white saris sit near the back wall under a bright light, and a standing fan stands near the centre. A framed picture hangs on the back wall at upper right.2005-11-13Indoor ritual scene in a plain whitewashed room with a wooden-framed window and a lit bulb glowing overhead. A man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron shawl sits cross-legged at left, hands pressed together in prayer. Several seated figures in orange robes and white clothing sit on the floor around brass puja vessels and a tray of offerings. A standing man in white clothing holds a long wooden staff or ceremonial rod. At right, a glass-enclosed body rests under flower garlands of orange and white blossoms, with a red-trimmed cloth draped over the shoulder of a person beside it. Several devotees in white and a child sit along the back wall. The mood is solemn, consistent with a memorial or final rite.2005-11-13November 13 20052005-11-13Indoor ceremony in a plain whitewashed room lit by a harsh flash. A bearded man with long hair and a rudraksha mala, wearing saffron robes, sits cross-legged on the left, facing a glass-covered wooden coffin-like box draped with white cloth and garlanded with marigolds and roses. Several saffron-robed men sit on the floor in front, brass vessels and oil lamps set before them. A man in white stands at the back holding a long pole with a cloth banner, a cameraman films beside a tripod, and white-clad attendants stand nearby. On the wall right, a framed portrait of a smiling man in a white turban with pink garlands is decorated with marigold garlands. Six or more people are visible.2005-11-13Indoor ritual scene in a plain white-walled room lit by a harsh flash. A glass-topped case holds a shrouded body draped with white cloth and surrounded by flower garlands. Several people sit on the floor in orange and saffron robes, including a man on the left with long dark hair and an orange wrap, and a bearded man in orange at centre. A man in a white shirt stands behind a video camera on a tripod, and another person in white stands near a tall staff with a dark tassel. Brass puja plates and oil lamps sit on the floor in front, and a framed portrait with a garland hangs on the right wall. Women in white saris sit in the background.2005-11-13