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Night photograph of an outdoor ritual at an evening aarti. Two shaven-headed men in saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders and orange-beaded shawls stand facing each other. The man on the right holds a silver lamp with several lit oil lamps (aarti) and speaks. The man on the left stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, his head clean-shaven with a white tilak. Behind them, women in orange and red saris with folded hands and rudraksha beads stand in a line, and men in casual shirts watch from the edges, one holding a tray. Dark background with a bright floodlight.

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Outdoor photograph of a group of devotees in saffron, maroon and rust-coloured robes with gold borders, standing before a red brick wall in bright sunlight. Most have palms pressed together in anjali mudra, and several wear rudraksha malas. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange cloth and beaded mala raises a small brass aarti lamp with a flame toward the sky, while another man beside him holds a small brass vessel. Trees and shadows fill the background.2013-11-15Two seated men in saffron-orange robes perform an aarti with lit oil lamps in brass dishes, their foreheads marked with white vibhuti stripes. The man on the left wears large rudraksha malas and a bracelet and holds his lamp toward the camera; the man on the right, wearing gold earrings and a rudraksha mala, lifts a lamp and a smoking incense stick. Behind them, young boys in red-orange cloth sit in rows, along with seated adults in white clothing and rows of red chairs in a hall with orange banners on the walls. The scene is a ritual gathering with lamps and incense.2013-11-26November 15 20132013-11-15A shaved-headed man in orange sannyasi robes and a long rudraksha mala holds a brass plate with three lit oil lamps and petals, with white vertical tilak on the forehead and a red dot between the brows. A small pendant with a portrait hangs on the mala. Behind him a seated person in white and another with a white forehead mark are visible, with a partially seen figure at the right edge. The setting appears to be an indoor ritual or satsang with aarti-style lamp offering. The man is a priest or sannyasi; appearance alone does not establish identity, so no a person candidate is asserted.2013-11-20 +1 copiesNovember 20 20132013-11-20 +1 copiesPhotograph of an indoor ritual gathering. In the foreground two shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes and dark rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on a mat, both with white vibhuti bands on their foreheads and bare shoulders marked with white ash. The man on the right has his eyes closed and hands held together in front of him, seemingly chanting. Behind them, younger boys in red and orange robes with white forehead marks sit in rows, and a few adults in white clothing are visible further back. Brass vessels and plates of offerings lie on the floor in front, and red chairs line the background.2013-11-26A photograph of a seated ritual gathering. In the foreground, two shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings hold oil lamps; the man on the right holds a lit lamp toward the viewer, and the man on the left raises a hand near his face. Around them, young boys and a girl in red-maroon robes sit on the floor, some wearing saffron shawls. Behind them, older men in white with red shawls and folded hands sit on chairs, and brass plates with offerings and small lamps lie on a white cloth. The setting is an indoor hall with red carpeting and white pillars.2013-11-19April 27 20082008-04-27November 17 20132013-11-17Night outdoor ritual before a crowd of devotees in maroon and saffron robes. At left, a man in an orange-and-maroon dhoti holds a long staff, and musicians blow long brass horns. In the centre, a woman in a red sari with a leopard-print blouse stands with palms joined. At right, a bald priest in a saffron-and-gold shawl, gold necklaces and a small mic holds a silver tray. In front, a girl in an orange robe with a tilak lights an incense stick and offers it over a wooden table holding a brass lamp, a kalasha and small vessels. An orange chair and a red carpet sit behind them, and a wall of illuminated devotees watches.2013-11-25A photograph of an indoor devotional gathering in the evening. A man in a red collared shirt sits with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, smiling. Beside him a shaven-headed monk in orange robes sits with hands folded near his chest. On the right, a person in an orange robe sits receiving a visitor, with a white-draped table behind holding a framed picture, a tray of flowers, cards and a rudraksha mala. A standing person in orange with a rudraksha necklace holds a tray nearby. Several men in white shirts and a woman with a flower in her hair are at the edges. A ceiling fan and a dark background complete the scene.2008-03-13Three bald men in saffron-orange robes sit side by side on a floor during a group ceremony, each with white sacred ash stripes on forehead and upper arms. The man on the right wears a long rust-coloured rudraksha mala and a saffron cloth over one shoulder, with hands folded. The middle man sits with eyes closed and hands resting on his lap, wearing a dark rudraksha mala. The man on the left wears a long rudraksha mala, a bracelet and glasses, with a cloth at his waist. Behind them, seated devotees in white and red clothing, a child in red and a row of red curtains fill the hall. Brass vessels are visible at the lower left. No identity is established from appearance.2013-11-26