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A night-time ceremony in an ornate temple-style setting. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown saffron-toned cloth and a lavender-white flower garland, sits on a throne-like seat draped with a leopard-print cloth and framed by a large blue, green and gold embroidered backdrop covered in yellow marigold garlands. He holds out a gold tray bearing a red cloth and a small golden object toward a man in a plain white dhoti with a yellow-bordered cloth and white shawl, who presses his palms together in respect. Behind them, a smiling man in white with a white shawl and flower garlands stands near a golden ornamental canopy, and several women in red, pink and maroon saris with gold jewellery and garlands stand beside them. Banana leaves and a silver ceremonial staff appear in the foreground, and a gold lion-head ornament sits at lower left.

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Night-time temple ceremony photographed at close range. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style garland and white forehead markings sits on an ornate throne with a heart-shaped backrest of green, white and red embellishment, covered with a leopard-print cushion and framed by a bright yellow marigold arrangement. He holds a brass tray with a decorated offering and a small golden lion-faced ornament. Beside him a bare-chested man in white and gold wears a flower garland, and a woman in a white sari with a striped border, a garland and white marks stands at right holding a tray. Other devotees in gold-trimmed clothes and garlands stand behind, and a golden kalasha-style canopy and banana leaves are visible.2016-12-19Night-time temple scene in front of a heart-shaped ornate throne covered with yellow marigold garlands and silver-green embroidered backing. A bearded man with long hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a lavender-and-white garland, sits on a leopard-print seat smiling toward devotees; the figure is a Swamiji (probable) by long hair, saffron robe and ceremonial garland cues. Beside him sits a golden lion-faced seat, and around him women in saris and gold necklaces, a man in white dhoti and shawl, and a young girl in a green dress stand or sit with flower garlands. A bare-chested man in a dhoti stands at right, and a devotee in white holds a brass plate with flowers, offerings and a red cloth-wrapped item.2016-12-19A seated man in a brown-orange sannyasi robe with a purple-and-white garland sits on an ornate golden throne with leopard-print cushions and carved gold lion armrests, flanked by a heart-shaped backrest covered in yellow marigolds and jewelled borders. Beside him, a priest in saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl, with a rudraksha mala and white-painted body markings, holds a lit aarti lamp with flame and smoke. Two attendants in orange dhotis stand behind, one holding a tray of offerings, another wearing flower garlands. Woven rugs and banana leaves frame the night setting.2016-12-19A night-time ceremony under a tent with a large ornate golden throne set with a cobra-hood canopy of red, green and blue beadwork and yellow marigold garlands. A bearded man with long hair wears a saffron-orange shawl and a white-and-pale-garland, seated on a leopard-print cushion while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold border kneels before him presenting an offering on a plate. Several men in orange and saffron robes with flower garlands and rudraksha malas stand behind the throne, and a woman in orange and rudraksha beads stands at right near a decorated deity murti with a golden arch framing a garlanded image. Banana leaves, hanging marigold strings and oil lamps decorate the setting. Depicted presentation of a seated figure with distinctive hair, saffron shawl and garlands is consistent with the page's a person reference, but identity remains uncertain from appearance alone.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A seated man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate throne with leopard-print cushions, in front of a heart-shaped backdrop of yellow and orange marigold garlands and a decorative beaded panel. He wears a dark turban, a long gold necklace and a large gold pendant, and holds his right hand raised in greeting while smiling. Around him, several shirtless men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange shawls sit or stand, some clapping or holding small oranges, and some wear microphone headsets. Garlands drape the pillars at the sides. a person is the seated figure, identified by the saffron robe, turban, gold necklaces and throne, with a role as the seated central figure. Several men wear white dhotis and headsets as event staff.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14December 02 20162016-12-02Night ritual photograph at an outdoor ashram setting with string lights and smoke in the air. A bearded man in a rust-orange robe with a large white and red flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his hands extended to receive a ritual offering. Before him a man in a white dhoti with a gold-trimmed cloth and a bright red sash bends forward presenting a red-and-white cloth-wrapped object. Behind them stand bare-chested men in white dhotis, one with white tripundra marks and rudraksha malas, another with a brown shawl and gold pendant, and a long-haired woman in an orange sari. A brass trident-topped ritual vessel stands nearby. Behind the group, many devotees are seated, and a canopy of colourful tassels hangs overhead. Many people are visible; the count is approximate.2017-03-16 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesDecember 15 20162016-12-15