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A person in a maroon-red turban with a gold ornament and red-and-white flower garland smiles while holding a lit oil lamp on a brass tray in both hands. Gold-stiffened bangles and a gold armlet adorn the bare upper arm, and a red cloth wraps the body. A gold-carved throne with green cushions sits behind, with brass hanging bells and lamps. Another person's hand reaches in from the right beside a basket. Swamiji (probable): the turban, ornate gold jewellery, flower garland and throne are consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, a presentation-based label rather than a confirmed identity.

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December 05 20142014-12-05A photograph of a bare-shouldered person in a rust-red turban and matching red-brown cloth, wearing a long red and white flower garland, gold bangles and gold earrings, holding a lit oil lamp or fire vessel with both hands while another hand reaches in from the right. A gilded ornate throne with a golden backrest and cushions stands behind, with a brass bell hanging at the top left and flames rising from the lamp. Visible ritual ceremony with aarti-style lamp offering.2014-12-05A person in a rust-red turban and bare-chested red-brown garment, wearing a red and white flower garland, gold armlets and bangles, holds a lit oil lamp on a brass tray in front of an ornate gold throne with a chair-like seat and carved backrest. Another hand holds a lit lamp at the right edge, and a woven basket holding a lit diya sits at lower right. Dark background with hanging brass bells. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears a red turban, rudraksha-style garland and gold ornaments, presiding over the lamp offering as a priest-like figure.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05A photograph inside a dark temple sanctum with a gilded ornate throne behind them and hanging brass bells and lamps. Two people perform an aarti with lit oil lamps on a brass tray. On the left, a person in a deep maroon head wrap and maroon garment wears a red and white flower garland and gold bangles, holding a lamp plate. On the right, a bare-chested shaved-headed priest in an ornate embroidered cap and a gold-bordered orange shawl holds a wicker basket of lit lamps. Brass bells hang from chains above, and an orange-red cloth lies on a chair.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05A smiling person in a rust-orange turban with a gold crest and a red-orange shawl holds a lit oil lamp in both hands, the flame bright at right. A long garland of red beads and white flowers hangs across the chest, with gold ceremonial necklaces and a gold armlet. A large painted deity statue with raised hand stands at the right edge, and draped maroon curtains and a gold-toned lamp stand fill the background. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues include the ornate turban and gold necklaces, consistent with a ceremonial aarti.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05