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Outdoor temple-courtyard ritual under a corrugated roof decorated with hanging paper lanterns and mango-leaf garlands. A bearded man in a rust-brown dhoti-style garment, a matching brown-orange turban and a long flower garland stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind him, a man in a white shirt and white trousers holds a decorated umbrella. In the foreground, a long-haired sadhu in saffron-orange cloth with white body markings and rudraksha malas holds a ritual tray, while a young attendant in orange holds a flaming oil lamp beneath a colourful striped canopy. Other devotees in orange, white and green stand in lines, and a brass ceremonial stand is visible at left. Puja arati offering scene.

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October 11 20162016-10-11A festive procession scene under a pavilion. A long-haired man in a rust-brown garment with a long dreadlock-style braid and a large white-and-red flower garland faces away from the camera, receiving honour. A young attendant in orange dhoti with a gold-toned ceremonial rod holds a large ornate yellow-and-green umbrella above him, with red and blue umbrellas beside. Devotees in orange and saffron robes stand with palms pressed in namaskar, while women in white saris and a woman in olive-green dress with flowers observe. A crowd stands behind. The swami-like central figure is not clearly identified in the image; no a person identification is made from appearance.2016-10-08A photograph of an outdoor ritual under a corrugated roof. A bare-chested man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-red dhoti, a long red-and-white flower garland and a gold pendant, stands at the edge of a stone fire pit with hands folded in namaste. A man in a long rust-red robe and a rudraksha-style mala holds a tall ceremonial parasol. Around them, many devotees in orange and saffron robes, a woman in a purple sari, and a woman in white stand with folded hands; some carry brass plates with flowers and offerings. Colourful decorated umbrellas and fringed banners frame the scene. The man with the long hair and gold pendant matches the page's Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, ornate clothing and mala, and is shown as the central figure receiving honour during the procession-style ritual.2016-08-27A festive outdoor procession under a decorated canopy hung with paper lanterns and leafy garlands. In the centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown dhoti and an orange-red turban, with a long garland of red and white flowers draped over his shoulders, stands with his hands folded at his chest. Facing him, a long-haired sadhu in an orange dhoti and bare chest with white sandal marks receives him, and another attendant in an orange dhoti and rudraksha mala holds a silver tray of offerings. A cameraman in white stands at left filming, and a crowd in orange, white and teal clothing watches. A silver trident and an ornate silver umbrella stand nearby, and a fire is visible at right. Several people are visible, roughly six to twenty.2016-10-11 +1 copiesOutdoor ashram procession under a corrugated roof beside palm trees. A man in dark maroon dhoti and a long white flower garland walks forward at centre. Behind him, a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti carries a decorated umbrella with a multicoloured fringed canopy, and a second umbrella with red and gold mirror-work stands at right. A crowd of devotees in saffron and orange robes, several in white with rudraksha malas, stand with hands folded. A cameraman with a shoulder-mounted camera films at far left, and a young boy in white with an orange lanyard stands at right. A devotee in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha beads stands with palms pressed together, and an orange tray of offerings sits on a table at left.2016-09-26Outdoor procession under a canopy of ornate decorated umbrellas in red, green, yellow and orange with fringed tassels. A man in a maroon-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing a long white and pink flower garland and gold ornamental necklaces, stands with his arms raised overhead and his face lifted upward. Behind him a bare-chested attendant in an orange dhoti holds up a yellow-shafted umbrella. Around them a dense crowd of devotees in orange and saffron robes, some with palms pressed together in namaskar, others photographing with a camera at the left edge. Trees and bright sunlight fill the background.2016-10-08October 11 20162016-10-11Outdoor procession on a brick-paved path under trees. In the foreground a man in a maroon-red turban, gold necklaces, a long flower garland and gold armband holds a lit oil lamp, with flames rising, and extends his other hand in blessing. Beside him a shirtless young man in orange dhoti and rudraksha mala carries a brass thali of flowers. Behind them a colourful canopy with garlands is held aloft over the path, and devotees in orange, white dhoti and pink saris stand with palms pressed together. A cameraman in orange robes films on the left. a person: the turbaned man in red-maroon with gold necklaces and a long flower garland, performing aarti with a lamp, is an appearance-based candidate.2016-12-14January 01 20172017-01-01September 05 20162016-09-05Outdoor 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.2013-03-10March 01 20162016-03-01