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A festive ritual scene in a decorated shrine room. A bearded, long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe and a lavender-and-white garland sits on a leopard-print-covered throne with a gold lion-head armrest, and a silver staff stands beside him. A man in a white dhoti and a rudraksha mala holds a brass plate while a woman in a magenta salwar kameez with a garland receives something from it; a woman in a purple outfit kneels on a striped mat and smiles, and other people in saffron, orange and white stand around in garlands. Behind them are gold-decorated shrine structures, deity murti garlanded with yellow and orange flowers, banana leaves and a wall clock, with scattered petals and fruit on the floor.

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A photograph of a ceremonial puja at an outdoor temple-style setting decorated with yellow marigold garlands and ornate golden shrines. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown robe and a pink-and-white flower garland, sits on a leopard-print seat and receives a brass tray holding a red cloth-wrapped offering from a woman in a bright orange silk saree with a flower garland. A man in a white dhoti and shawl with a white flower garland sits nearby, and a woman in a green saree and a woman in a purple-and-green outfit stand behind. Red and orange flower garlands adorn a deity murti on the right, and a wall clock, fruit plates and a striped mat sit in the foreground.2016-12-19A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a decorated hall with yellow marigold garlands and a golden deity shrine behind. A bearded man with long dark hair, orange-brown robes and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a leopard-print throne, smiling and gesturing toward a tray with a red cloth and offerings held by a woman in a green sari and garland. Around them, people in saffron and maroon clothes with white forehead markings sit or stand, some wearing rudraksha beads and flower garlands. A wall clock, fruit, a brass plate and striped mats are visible. Several people are seated on the floor, and a man in white dhoti kneels at the lower right. Seven people are visible, and the seated figure on the throne appears to be a person based on his long hair, orange robes and throne-like seat with rudraksha-style garland.2016-12-19A photo of a ceremonial scene before ornate deity shrines decorated with marigold and flower garlands. A bare-chested man with long, swept-back hair and a rudraksha-style beaded mala sits on a leopard-print seat, wearing a pink and lavender flower garland and an orange cloth, and holds a red tray with a book toward a standing man in white dhoti and white garland who bends forward to hand it over. A woman in a black top and red-patterned skirt kneels with palms joined and a white garland. Other attendants in saffron and orange clothing stand behind. Fruit, yellow sweets and brass plates sit on a striped mat. A golden lion-headed armrest and a wall clock are visible.2016-12-19A photograph of a ceremony in a decorated shrine area with bright flower garlands. A bearded man with long hair, bare-chested and wearing a saffron-orange cloth and a multicolour flower garland, sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat with a golden kalasha-like vessel at his feet. A woman in a red sari with teal and blue border and a garland bends forward holding a red-lidded tray. Another woman in a pink-and-green sari and garland stands behind, and a man in white with a garland is partly visible at the back. Behind them are large deity murtis dressed in white and decorated with marigold and rose garlands, a silver trident stands on the left, and a wall clock and a plate of fruit sit on a striped rug. The setting suggests a puja or darshan offering.2016-12-19A photograph of a temple ritual in an ornate shrine decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and gold-framed deity murti. A long-haired bearded man in an orange-brown shawl and a multicoloured garland sits on a leopard-print seat, receiving a tray of offerings from a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti kneeling on a striped rug. Another man in an orange cloth and a white-garlanded priest kneel nearby, a woman in a teal sari stands behind the offering tray, and a wall clock, fruit plates and a standing brass lamp are visible. Several people stand at the back in orange and white garments.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair and a full beard, wearing an orange-brown saffron robe and a pink and lavender flower garland, receiving a brass plate with offerings from a kneeling bald elderly man in white dhoti and an orange-trimmed shawl, who wears a white flower garland. He sits on a leopard-print cushioned chair in front of a large display of yellow marigold flowers. Behind them stand several people in white and gold clothing with garlands, a bare-chested man with a sacred thread, and a decorated deity murti with flower garlands. A silver trident stands at left, and a round clock and striped mats are visible on the floor. The seated man has distinctive long hair and orange robes, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate; the scene shows a ritual offering.2016-12-19A ceremonial puja scene in a richly decorated shrine hall draped with marigold and yellow flower garlands. A man with long dark dreadlocks, an orange-brown cloth and a pink-and-blue flower garland sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat, smiling and receiving a red-wrapped offering on a brass tray from a woman in a green silk saree with gold border and a white flower garland. Behind them a bald man in a white dhoti and white flower garland stands, and a woman in a maroon saree and a woman in pink sit nearby. Gold lion figures, a wall clock, fruit trays and a striped mat complete the setting. a person is probable: the seated man has long swept-back dreadlocks, a pink-and-blue garland and an orange-brown robe, though the appearance cue is not fully certain.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph of a ceremonial puja at an outdoor temple-style shrine decorated with yellow marigold garlands and gold-framed deity murtis. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown shawl and a purple beaded garland, sits on a leopard-print throne-like seat holding an open book. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and white garland stands before him, offering or receiving items. A young girl in an orange and yellow sari stands beside a wall clock showing about 10:10, fruit plates sit on the mat, and several people in colourful traditional dress with garlands stand behind near the shrine. Background includes ornate gold arches and a flowered tree.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19