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Night-time ceremony in an open tent with a golden throne at left. A man in an orange-brown robe and a rudraksha-style garland sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat beside a gold lion figure, with a red bindi, extending his right hand toward a priest. The priest, bare-chested with white ash markings on his arms and chest, wears a yellow shawl, white dhoti and green-bordered cloth, and holds a blue, white and orange patterned kalasha pot. A flower garland hangs on the pillar behind them, and seated devotees in saris watch from the right. A bowl of flowers sits on the low platform in front. a person appearance: the seated man wears saffron clothing, a garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, but the appearance is uncertain.

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Outdoor evening ritual photo beside a gold lion-armrest throne covered in leopard-print cushions. A seated man in a rust-orange robe with a white tilak, long dark hair and a beard, a multi-coloured flower garland around his neck, reaches out to accept a long white and red flower garland from a standing priest. The priest is bare-chested with white ash markings, wears a yellow dhoti and shawl, a gold wristwatch and carries a silver plate. Behind them stands a black deity murti with a trident, a tall garland pillar of marigolds and roses, and a gold box. a person is the seated man in orange robes and garland, seated on the throne. Priest and devotee roles are described from visible actions.2016-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 15 20162016-12-15 +2 copiesDecember 15 20162016-12-15Outdoors at night, a man with a full dark beard and long dark hair sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne with flame-like carved backrest. He wears an orange-brown shawl over orange clothing, a multi-strand white and pink flower garland, and a red thread on his wrist, with white forehead markings. He holds a bundle of green grass or kusha to his head as a priest, bare-chested with white ash markings on his arms and wearing a yellow and green dhoti, pours water from a colourful painted kalasha held in his hand. Gold lion figures, a trident-topped staff, flower decorations and a seated audience are visible in the background.2016-12-15A seated saffron-robed figure with long dark hair, a full black beard, white vibhuti on the forehead, and a white-and-pink flower garland sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat with gold lion-armrest carvings. He holds a silver kalasha-style vessel of water, pouring from it toward a kneeling, bare-chested devotee with white tripundra, gold necklaces and a white dhoti who presses his palms together in namaskar. Behind them stands a tall pillar wrapped in yellow, white and red flower garlands, a golden box-like container and dark deity murti statues. Bags labelled with a festival name sit at the lower edge. Probable Swamiji cues: long hair, saffron robes and garland; he is seated at the ritual centre as the officiating figure.2016-12-15February 21 20172017-02-21A seated man in an orange-brown saffron robe with a pink and white flower garland and a long rudraksha-style mala necklace sits on a gilded throne with leopard-print cushions, smiling with palms pressed together in greeting. Facing him, a priest with bare upper body, white sacred ash markings on his arms and chest, yellow shawl and green silk waistcloth holds up a brightly painted kalasha pot with mango leaves and a coconut-like top. Golden lion-head armrests and a dark night backdrop with floral decorations surround the scene. a person is identified by the page as present; the seated figure shows distinctive saffron robes, flower garland and mala cues.2016-12-15February 21 20172017-02-21Evening ritual photo under a white tent with coloured lights and flower garlands. A seated bearded man in an orange-saffron robe with a white-and-green garland and a red bracelet sits on an ornate gold throne with a sun-shaped golden backrest, leopard-print cushions and a golden lion at its base. A bare-chested priest with white vibhuti markings and a bald head stands behind him. In front, a man in a white dhoti with a green-and-gold border and a white sash applies a rudraksha-style mala or offering to the seated man from a brass table holding a small tray. A crowd of seated devotees, many in saris and white, watches from the right.2016-12-15Night outdoor photo of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a leopard-print cushion and a golden lion figure beside him. He wears a maroon-red turban with a gold emblem, a maroon-red cloth, a heavy gold necklace, gold armbands and bracelets, and has a white forehead marking and a full dark beard. He appears to be receiving an offering: a shaved-headed woman in orange with a dreadlocked hairstyle, bare-shouldered with white body markings, bends forward holding a white cloth bundle with flowers. Another woman in orange with a long gold-beaded necklace stands at right. Gold sunburst-style carvings decorate the throne and strings of lights hang overhead. Two physical people are visible, plus a partially visible third woman in the background at right.2017-02-21February 21 20172017-02-21December 15 20162016-12-15