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A seated person in a rust-orange and gold-bordered sari with a thick flower garland of red and white blooms and gold necklaces performs a fire ritual with a lit camphor flame held over a silver offering dish. A silver kalasha vessel on a stand, a silver bowl of white flowers, and a tray of red flowers and small objects sit on a red-gold cloth. A gold lion-throne backrest stands behind. The person has a red bindi and vibhuti on the forehead and wears gold bangles. Arati is being performed. a person: the person wears a flower garland, gold necklaces and orange clothing, and the page indicates a person at this event.

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Photo of a seated person in a rust-brown and gold-bordered garment, with a red-and-white flower garland, multiple gold chains, gold armlet and bangles, and a red bindi on the forehead, performing a ritual. They hold a small burning lamp or flame over a silver bowl while a silver kalasha with a spout and a small metal figure stand on the right. A tray with flowers, fruit, and small offerings sits on a red cloth-covered table, and a silver bowl of white flowers is at the left edge. A gold ornate chair and dark maroon curtain frame the background. The person is smiling and looking down at the ritual.2013-08-19A photograph of a person seated at a ritual table performing an aarti with a lit flame in a brass lamp, holding the lamp near a small metal vessel. The person wears an orange-and-gold saffron-toned garment, a red-and-white flower garland, gold armlets and necklaces, and a tilak on the forehead. Behind them are large garlands of yellow and red flowers, a gold-patterned panel and a magenta drape. On the table are a silver kalasha, a plate of flowers, a small metal murti and a tray of offerings. Whether the person is a person cannot be determined from appearance, so the identity is marked unsure.2013-08-19August 19 20132013-08-19Photo 11735964 +1 copiesAugust 19 20132013-08-19 +1 copiesPhoto 11735983A seated person in a rust-orange and gold sari with a gold-bordered blouse arranges pink and white flowers on a gold-decorated object in their hands during a worship setting. They wear layered garlands of pink and red flowers with gold beads, gold bangles and earrings, and a tilak on the forehead. Before them on a red-draped table are a silver kalasha-style vessel on a stand, a silver bowl, and trays of pink and red flowers and fruit. Gold-carved thrones and deep red velvet curtains frame the scene. Flowers and a puja arrangement suggest an offering ritual.2013-08-19August 19 20132013-08-19August 19 20132013-08-19A seated person in a rust-orange and saffron robe, wearing a red and pink flower garland with gold-toned beads, gold armlets and bangles, and a red bindi with white forehead markings, holds a small lit oil lamp and a silver bell at a ritual setup. A silver kalasha-style vessel and a gold-accented seat stand beside, with a maroon velvet curtain behind and a small silver bowl and flowers in front. Overall a puja-style ritual with an oil lamp, bell and offerings.2013-08-19A seated person in a rust-orange and gold garment with a gold border holds a small spoon over a flame in a silver bowl, performing a ritual fire offering. A red-and-white flower garland hangs around the neck and gold bangles and an upper-arm band are worn. A silver kalasha on a stand, a small metal deity murti, rose petals and a silver plate of flowers sit on an orange cloth table. Behind, a gold-carved panel, a magenta drape and a green skirted altar are decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands.2013-08-19A seated person in a rust-orange and gold sari-style wrap lights an oil lamp with a flame at a ritual table. They wear long pink and white flower garlands, a gold-and-rudraksha necklace, gold bangles and earrings, and a red bindi on the forehead. Behind them a golden carved throne with lion motifs is visible. On the table sit a silver kalasha with a stand, a small silver figure, a silver bowl of rice or flowers, scattered red and orange petals, and offering plates with fruit. Ritual puja or aarti setting. Swamiji (probable) appears in the ceremonial pose, with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces.2013-08-19