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A photograph inside a decorated tent with a red carpet and gold-trimmed pillars. In the foreground, a man in a rust-red robe and a garland of orange flowers stands with hands folded in namaskar, holding a small ritual item. Behind him, two men in white dhotis with bare upper bodies stand in prayer. On the right, a large deity murti in orange and silver embroidered garments and a crown is seated on a gold throne, with a smaller deity figure on a cushioned seat in front. A gold kalasha-style ornament and oil lamps are nearby, and a red-draped table holds offerings.

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May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph inside a decorated temple tent during a ritual. In the left foreground a man in a rust-red saffron robe and a dark turban with gold ornaments holds a brass oil lamp in both hands, with a long gold-beaded garland on his chest, and wears gold bangles. Behind him a man in white dhoti and a woman in red sari stand with palms pressed in prayer. On the right, a large ornate deity murti wears an orange and silver-embroidered garment, a bejewelled crown and a silver necklace, and a smaller decorated figure lies on a striped cushion beside it. A tall golden lamp stand, a brass kalasha, brass oil lamps and a red-draped table stand nearby, with a gold-framed chair and ornate pillars behind.2016-05-24A photograph inside a decorated tent with a red carpet and gold-fringed canopy at an ashram ritual. A man in a saffron-orange robe and a tall orange turban, wearing a marigold garland and ornaments, holds a brass oil lamp and a small vessel while walking past a carved golden pillar. Behind him, attendants in red and orange garments stand with folded hands, one holding a tray of red petals. On the right, a large deity murti is dressed in an orange and blue embroidered garment with sequins, and a smaller seated figure in a striped cloth is garlanded with white and pink flowers. Brass bowls and a white vessel sit on the floor in front, indicating puja offerings.2016-05-24A ritual photograph inside a decorated tent with a red carpet and gold-hued pillar. In the foreground, a man in a deep red robe and a garland of orange and white flowers holds a small bronze vessel and a pink flower, performing a worship offering. Behind him, a figure in a white dhoti with a red sash holds a bell or vessel, and other attendants in red and white stand nearby. At right, an ornate gold and red throne or seat holds a decorated deity murti garlanded with white flowers. A brass lamp stands on a red-draped table, and a golden canopy hangs above. Visible people number about five.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24Inside a red-carpeted tent during a temple-style ritual, a smiling man in a maroon-red dhoti and wrap, wearing a large gold-coloured garland and a dark red-and-gold turban-style headwear, stands on the left holding a small brass object. Nearby, devotees in red and white garments and a standing figure with hands pressed together in namaskar attend. On the right, an ornately dressed deity murti sits on a throne decorated with orange, blue and silver embroidered fabric and garlands, with a golden kirtimukha-style arch. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, a red-draped table and hanging gold decorations surround the scene.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a temple puja inside a decorated shrine with a red carpet. A man in a deep red-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a long gold garland, a rudraksha-style gold necklace and gold armbands, stands at the centre, performing an offering beside a silver-and-gold lamp stand and a round brass tray with a lit ghee lamp. Behind him, two attendants in white with folded hands and an attendant in orange hold a tray of red petals. A carved gold throne holds a deity murti draped in orange and red garlands and a striped cloth. Brass oil lamps and bowls of flowers surround the scene. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), in a ritual pose, by his long swept-back hair, crown-like headdress, gold garland and ornate saffron-red clothing.2016-05-24A man in a rust-brown dhoti and draped cloth, wearing a red and white flower garland and a gold chain, stands at a golden pillar holding a silver lamp or ritual vessel over a flame in a shrine. A second man in orange clothing stands behind him at left. Beside them, a deity murti is decorated with a gold-and-silver embroidered blue and orange cloth, floral garlands and ornaments, seated on a striped throne-like cushion. Red cloth draped over a shrine structure, brass bowls of offerings sit in the foreground, and a brass lamp stands at right. The setting appears to be a temple or puja room with red carpeting.2016-05-22A photograph inside a canopied ritual tent during a puja at Kumbh Mela. A man in red robes, wearing a dark turban with a crown-like ornament, a long gold-and-orange garland, bangles and a gold necklace, holds a small bell and flower while standing before a deity figure. Behind him a priest in white dhoti and red-bordered cloth holds a bell and offers worship. The deity murti sits on an ornate gold throne draped with striped and orange-blue fabric, flanked by a red cloth-covered altar, a brass lamp, gold decorative pillars and draped fabric. a person is visible in the foreground as the man in red with turban, garland and crown-like cues, shown performing worship; a priest in white assists nearby.2016-05-24A photo of a ritual inside a red-draped hall with a red carpet. A man in a long-sleeved red-brown robe and red dhoti, wearing a heavy gold garland and bangles, stands with palms together holding a small brass vessel and lamp. Behind him, a robed attendant in white dhoti and red shawl stands with hands folded. On the right, a deity murti sits on a golden peetha throne draped in orange and blue embroidered cloth, with garlands and a shiny gold-coloured canopy. A brass lamp stands nearby, and a white-filled bowl sits on a red cloth in the foreground. The scene suggests a pushpabhishekam and padapuja style ritual.2016-05-24A photograph of a ritual scene on a red carpet. A man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a maroon dhoti, a gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, and holds a brass lamp or bell near a golden pillar. Beside him, a younger man in an orange dhoti and gold necklace stands with his hands together. On the right, a deity murti is dressed in a richly embroidered blue and orange silk garment with a silver-trimmed shawl and decorated with white and orange flower garlands. Nearby stand a brass lamp, a brass kalasha-style vessel with flowers, small brass bowls and scattered petals, a pink cloth hanging, and an engraved stone tablet on a pedestal. The setting is an indoor stage with gold-framed decorations and red drapes.2016-05-22