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A dimly lit photograph of a smiling person with eyes closed, wearing a maroon turban with a gold ornament and a red bindi, holding a flaming oil lamp in cupped hands. Dense red and white flower garlands hang over a maroon garment, with gold necklaces, bangles and an ornate pendant visible. The lamp flame lights the figure against a dark background.

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December 05 20142014-12-05A person in a dim, dark setting holds a lit oil lamp cupped in both hands, the flame curling upward to the right. The person wears a red-orange turban with a small gold ornament, a red-orange garment, a heavy layered garland of red beads and white flowers, gold necklaces, a gold armlet and bangles. A red bindi marks the forehead, and the face is lowered in a gentle smile. Dark tree trunk and a stone ledge are visible behind. Whether this person is a person cannot be determined from appearance, so the role is described only as a devotee holding a lamp.2014-12-05Night photograph of a smiling figure in an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a red bindi, wearing a dark embellished garment, red and white flower garlands and gold necklaces. Both hands hold a dark bowl or kalasha from which a flame burns, with a small stick held nearby. The background is almost entirely dark.2014-12-05A photograph at night of one person holding a lit oil lamp in both hands, with a visible flame rising from the lamp. The person wears a red and gold turban with a gold ornament, a garland of red and white flowers over a red garment, gold armlets, and a gold chain with a pendant. A tree trunk and foliage fill the dark background. The person is smiling and appears to be performing an aarti or lamp offering. a person appearance cues include the ornate red turban, flower garland, and gold ornamentation, though the image is partly obscured by the lamp and shadow.2014-12-05Night photograph of a smiling person holding a lit oil lamp in both hands, the flame bright against a dark background of tree trunks. The person wears a red-orange turban with gold ornament, a red-orange shawl, a long red and white flower garland with gold beads, gold armlets and earrings, and has a red bindi and white markings on the forehead. Another person stands partially visible at the left edge.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05A smiling man in a red turban with a crescent-moon ornament and gold brooch stands at night holding a lit oil lamp in cupped hands. He wears a red garment, layered red and white flower garlands, gold-beaded necklaces and bangles. Behind him, a second man in white with a forehead mark holds a wooden staff. Dark foliage fills the background.2014-12-05Night-time photograph of a person in a red-orange turban with gold ornament and a red-and-white flower garland, holding a lit oil lamp cupped in both hands with eyes closed and a smile. The person wears a gold armlet, gold bangles, a rust-red top and gold lower garment, with a dark tree trunk and leaves behind.2014-12-05Night photograph of a smiling figure in a red-orange turban and matching saffron-red garment, wearing thick red and white flower garlands, gold chains, a gold pendant and gold armlets. The figure holds a lit oil lamp flame in cupped hands, lighting the face and chest. Blurred dark-clothed attendants stand at the edges, one in a gold-trimmed brown garment and another with a beaded headpiece. A trident is faintly visible at upper left against a dark background. Appearance-based candidate: a person, shown holding an aarti lamp with flower garlands in a ritual procession setting.2014-12-05Evening photograph of a smiling person in a red turban with a crescent-moon ornament and a gold jewel at the brow, wearing a red garment, heavy gold ceremonial necklaces, rudraksha-style beaded mala and red-and-white flower garlands. They hold a lit oil lamp in a clay dish with both hands. Behind them a second person with shaved head and white forehead markings stands beside colourful hanging tassels under a canopy, with a dark setting. Probable Swamiji cues: the ornate red turban, crescent ornament, gold necklaces and flower garlands.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05A smiling man in an orange-red turban with a jeweled ornament and a red bindi stands at night holding a lit oil lamp in both hands, the flame bright at lower centre. He wears a red-and-cream floral garland, a rudraksha-style mala, layered gold ceremonial necklaces, gold armbands and matching earrings over a deep red wrap. Behind him, a second figure in a light robe holds a tall metal staff or pole. Dark foliage fills the background.2014-12-05