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Photograph of a ritual under a thatched bamboo pavilion decorated with orange and green pennant flags and banana leaves. A long-haired, bare-chested figure in orange-red cloth and gold necklaces and bangles sits cross-legged at a low ritual platform with eyes closed, one hand resting on a white cloth. A young man in orange robes kneels beside him holding the cloth, and a man in white dhoti with orange shawl and rudraksha stands behind a microphone beside an electric fan. Brass vessels, a small oil lamp, a plate of red flower petals and yellow marigolds lie on the platform.

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September 29 20062006-09-29Outdoor homa ritual on a blue tarp beside a dirt ground. A central figure with long curly dark hair and a white forehead mark wears an orange saffron wrap bare-shouldered and is sitting behind a microphone on a stand, adjusting a thin string or thread over a white brick fire altar decorated with orange marigold petals. Two young men flank him: on the left a young man in white kurta and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala; on the right a young man in white kurta and orange shawl reading from a paper. Brass plates, a brass kalasha, a silver goblet, and a bowl of red flowers sit on the cloth. Trees are behind them.2006-09-21A photograph of a darshan-style gathering indoors in front of a dark red curtain. A long-haired man in saffron clothes with a rudraksha mala and a bare upper body holds his hand out, gesturing toward a kneeling man in a white shirt who joins his palms in añjali. Behind them a monk in orange robes with a red sash holds a tray of offerings. Other devotees in white and orange stand to the left, and a man in a red shirt and glasses stands at the upper right. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears with a rudraksha mala, long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, in the act of giving blessing to a devotee.2008-03-23Outdoor photo of a seated ritual on a blue tarp over dry ground with a tree behind. A man with long dark hair, a red bindi and white forehead markings sits in the centre wearing an orange saffron robe and an orange shawl, speaking into a microphone on a stand, with one hand raised in gesture. a person by appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and forehead markings, though the cues are not fully distinctive. Two young men flank him in white kurtas with orange shawls; the left one wears a rudraksha mala. Before them are white blocks strewn with yellow flowers, a brass bowl, a small plate and a lamp, consistent with a homa or puja setting.2006-09-21Outdoor homa fire ritual under a tent with bamboo screening and a blue tarpaulin. A long-haired man in orange robes and gold necklaces holds a brass aarti plate raised toward a flame burning on a red-draped altar. Beside him another orange-robed person sits with a rudraksha mala. In front, a young man in orange with a beaded garland sits with palms joined in prayer. A man in white on the left and a figure in red behind them watch. Brass vessels, a kalasha, fruit, bowls of offerings and marigolds lie on the ground. A small fan stands on the right.2006-09-30Indoor homa at a brick fire pit lined with white stone and decorated with flower petals of orange, pink and purple. A man in white dhoti and an orange-saffron shawl leans over the pit on the right, offering into it. A central figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a shaved head holds a long metal tool over the fire, smoke rising around them. Other people in white and red-orange clothing stand behind, and a red-and-gold cloth hangs near the pit. Brass vessels and a plate with offerings sit at the left edge, and a wall fan and orange drapes are visible in the background.2007-12-25A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receiving a devotee. The seated man has long dark hair, a tripundra mark on his forehead, an orange-red shawl over his shoulders and a beaded rudraksha-style mala necklace. He reaches out with his right hand toward a standing devotee in a white kurta with a red-and-orange shawl and a white forehead mark, who holds his palms together in a respectful gesture. Brass oil lamps stand behind the throne, and a white floor fan is visible. Several women in saris, one in pink and cream and others in red, stand in the background among a red-draped stage.2016-04-28A homa fire ritual in progress on a brick fire pit with flames rising at the lower right. A long-haired man in orange robes with a gold necklace sits cross-legged on a striped mat, reaching toward the offerings. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and bead bracelets tends the pit. A man in cream clothes and a red-and-gold turban kneels at the left holding a bowl of yellow flowers. Brass bowls of grains and offerings, a kalasha pot, flower garlands, and a fruit plate surround the fire. Behind them, seated devotees in white and orange clothing listen, with a microphone on a stand. a person: the long-haired figure in orange with a gold necklace matches the page's claim, though the cues are moderate.2009-07-09A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron cloth seated at a fire ritual, his bare right arm extended over smoke as he holds a small object in his palm. He wears heavy gold necklaces and a gold bangle, and a microphone stands beside him. Behind him a second person in orange clothing sits partly visible, a red cushion or seat is at left, and a brass vessel with yellow flowers and incense sticks sits in the lower left. A metal fan and a blue backdrop are visible at right. a person appearance is a probable candidate based on the long swept hair, saffron clothing and gold ornaments, seated in an officiating role at the fire offering.2006-09-29A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing an orange sleeveless robe and a long rudraksha mala, with long dark hair, hands folded in lap. A man in a white kurta kneels before the throne, placing a yellow cloth on a red cushion on a gilded stool, while a young man in orange with a garland sits to the left and a woman in yellow sits at the lower right. A microphone stands at the right, with flowers and a small fan in the background against black drapery.2009-07-07A seated figure in orange saffron robes with long dark hair falling past the shoulders sits on a white cushioned chair with gold-bordered cloth draped over its back, a silver-topped walking cane leaning beside him. A devotee in a white t-shirt bows deeply, pressing his forehead to the seated figure's feet while the seated figure smiles and rests a hand near the devotee. Behind them an older bearded man in an orange shawl smiles, and a microphone stand stands at left against a carved stone wall. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, a darshan scene where he receives a devotee's pranam.2007-07-28Night-time ritual photograph under a white tent canopy at an outdoor puja site. A man with long dark hair, sandalwood-paste markings and a red bindi wears saffron-orange robes and a long gold-bead necklace, seated cross-legged and holding a round brass plate with both hands. A second seated man in orange robes with a similar necklace sits behind a low yellow-brick altar holding a small silver vessel. Fruit, bananas, incense sticks, flower-garlanded pots and marigold petals fill the foreground, with colourful striped and floral hangings on poles behind.2010-02-12