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Outdoor photograph of a ritual offering at the Tiruvannamalai Aadheenam. A man in a rust-red turban and reddish-brown wrap, with long dark dreadlocked hair, a flower garland and gold ornaments, stands in profile and reaches toward a brass tray of red and yellow flowers held by a bearded man in orange saffron robes and rudraksha beads. Behind them a bare-chested young priest with white vibhuti on his forehead watches, and yellow flowering shrubs and a corrugated shed are in the background.

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A photograph of an outdoor devotional offering at a leafy setting with yellow flowers behind. A man in a maroon-red turban, maroon silk dhoti-style wrap and gold-toned ornaments with long pink and white flower garlands and beaded bracelets reaches toward a brass tray of red and yellow flowers held by a bearded man in saffron-orange cloth with a rudraksha mala and dreadlocked hair. A younger attendant in saffron with a sandalwood-marked forehead and rudraksha beads stands behind them.2018-01-14December 14 20162016-12-14A photograph of a ritual procession outdoors under trees. In the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-red turban with a pearl and gold ornament, a gold and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces, a gold pendant and matching armbands stands with palms pressed together in anjali. Behind him, a white-bearded elderly man in orange robes and glasses stands beside another figure in orange. On the left, a young man with a painted forehead and red-and-gold rudraksha malas holds a silver tray of flowers and offerings. Men in white dhotis with gold borders stand at the right. a person (saffron/maroon turban, ornate gold garland and jewellery, central role in the procession) is shown in person.2016-12-23A man with long dark hair, a rust-brown saffron-toned wrap and heavy gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads stands beside a white car, placing his hand on a large tray of red and white flowers. Beside him, a young man in an orange turban and orange wrap holds a green and gold decorated bundle with a flower-filled vessel on top, while a man with white sacred ash marks and a beaded mala stands behind. Several people in orange turbans are visible in the background near a covered walkway, with palm trees above. The scene suggests a padapuja or welcome ceremony, with Swamiji (probable) appearing as the man in the centre-right wearing the heavy gold necklaces and long swept-back hair.2017-09-02Outdoor ritual scene under a large tree with aerial roots. A man in a rust-red turban with gold ornaments, a red and multicoloured beaded garland, gold necklaces and a gold armband holds a small lit oil lamp on a stand while smiling; smoke rises from it. Behind him a second person in orange cloth holds a brass tray of flowers, and a third person in orange stands to the right, with a camera on a tripod at the edge. a person in the foreground based on the turban, beaded garlands and ornate gold adornments, performing an aarti-style lamp offering.2018-01-09Outdoor ritual procession under trees with many devotees in saffron and orange dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas and sacred ash on their foreheads. Center right, a bearded man wearing a rust-red turban with a jewelled ornament, layered gold necklaces, a long white and marigold garland, and a red-brown robe stands with hands held together. Beside him a younger attendant holds a brass lamp with a visible flame and a silver tray with flower petals, while another carries a tray of flowers. A tall golden ceremonial staff rises at the far right. An elderly man in white wearing glasses and an orange shawl stands behind them. The scene appears to be a temple-style ritual procession with aarti.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor ritual procession under green trees with many people in saffron and orange dhotis and shawls, some with sacred ash and tilak markings and beaded rudraksha malas. In the centre, a man in a rust-red turban with a silver ornament and a long dark beard stands holding a silver handbell and a small silver ritual vessel, with a thick white flower garland and layered gold necklaces. Beside him, a young man with white ash marks on his face and bare chest holds a silver vessel and presses his palms together. On the left, young attendants carry trays of flowers, and a microphone is visible. A man in a rust-red turban with a silver ornament stands at the centre, with a heavy floral garland and gold necklaces, drawing attention among the attendants. The scene resembles a temple procession or puja.2016-12-23Photograph of a ritual offering at an outdoor-style temple or pavilion setting during the Avatar Day celebration. A long-haired figure in a rust-orange turban, rust-brown cloth and gold-bordered dhoti and a long white-and-red floral garland faces away from the camera, extending a hand toward a silver tray of fruit, vegetables and a bundle of grain stalks. A bearded man in a green and orange silk shawl with a rudraksha and crystal mala holds the tray. Beside him, an older man with white hair and beard in a white and orange dhoti, and several other devotees in saffron-yellow garments, stand in the crowd. A golden trident-topped standard is visible above.2016-12-23Outdoor ritual scene with devotees in saffron and rust-coloured robes and rudraksha malas. On the left, a woman in rust-red sari with a white cloth hanging from a rope presses her palms together in namaskar, with a red kumkum mark on her forehead. In the centre, a young man with a leopard-print headband and bare torso holds a silver tray of flowers, small brass bowls and a spoon. Another devotee with a tall black dreadlocked turban in orange cloth stands to the right beside a flower-covered basket. Several other people in orange and rust robes stand behind, some with hands folded, under a fringed umbrella and palm trees.2018-12-22 +1 copiesOutdoor temple-style ceremony under a corrugated roof with palm trees behind. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron shawl, gold necklaces and gold bangles, stands centre holding a bunch of green leaves while a shaven-headed priest in saffron robes at left offers a silver tray. Behind them are rows of saffron-clad sannyasis with orange shawls and marigold garlands, several women in orange saris, and a crowd of onlookers in white. a person candidate is present, identified by long hair, saffron shawl and ornate gold adornments; he is in the centre, presiding over the ritual, with a few shaven-headed monks beside him.2013-03-10Outdoor procession under trees with a crowd of men in saffron and orange dhotis and red-orange cloth, many bare-chested with rudraksha malas and vibhuti marks. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-red turban with a jewelled ornament, wearing heavy gold necklaces, a long garland of white and orange flowers and gold armbands, holds a ritual bell in one hand and gestures with the other, smiling. Beside him a man holds a silver kalasha-style vessel and a brass tray of purple flowers. Another man raises a fist in the background. A probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the central figure, identified by his rust-red turban, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha-beaded procession setting; he is in_person. Several white-robed and saffron-clad devotees surround the procession.2016-12-23