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A photograph of a ceremonial scene in an open pavilion with a metal roof. A bald young man in glasses and a brown-and-gold dhoti stands at left, holding a woven basket of yellow and orange marigold flowers toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears a red-and-gold robe, layered red and white garlands, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, and sits on a red velvet throne with gold-carved armrests beneath an ornate gold-fringed canopy. Behind them stand a gold lion-headed throne, a silver trident, brass oil lamps and ritual vessels, with an attendant in white clothing in the background. The setting suggests a puja or samaya deeksha ritual, with the flowers being offered.

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A seated figure on a red and gold throne receives a woven basket of yellow and orange marigold petals from a shaven-headed priest in rust-brown ritual dress with a rudraksha mala and armbands. The seated figure wears layered red-garnet and bead garlands, ornate gold necklaces, a rust-orange robe and a gold-trimmed cloth, smiling. Behind them stand a golden lion-head armrest, a gold canopy, silver trident-topped standards and brass lamps on a draped table, inside a tent-like hall.2015-07-17Photograph of a homa-style ritual setting. A shaved-headed priest in orange-brown robes and a rudraksha mala, wearing glasses, holds a small silver tray with offerings toward a seated man in a red-and-gold garment, red floral garlands and a gold necklace. The seated man has long swept-back hair, a crown-like headpiece, and extends a hand over the tray. Behind them stand a large ornate gold throne with a deity murti draped in red and yellow garlands, a silver staff, gold kalasha and brass lamps.2015-07-17A seated man in a rust-orange robe with a gold-and-beaded necklace and a gold-bordered orange wrap sits on a gold-trimmed red throne with a red cushion. He wears a white tilak on his forehead and lowers his eyes as a bare-chested attendant in an orange-and-yellow dhoti drapes a red and white flower garland over his shoulders. Behind them a gold-fringed ceremonial umbrella and a wall of multicoloured marigold and rose flowers frame the scene, with a gold lion-shaped figure on the throne.2015-07-16A photograph of a ritual at a temple-style hall. On the right, a man seated on a red-cushioned throne wears a long red-and-orange garland, rudraksha-style beads, a gold necklace and an orange-red shawl, and gestures with one hand over a brass tray. Standing on the left, a shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti and bead necklace holds a brass plate or tray with a small lamp-like vessel. Behind them is a gold-framed altar with deity murti, flower garlands, a silver staff, a golden ceremonial banner and brass oil lamps. A third person is partially visible at the far left edge. The setting suggests a samaya deeksha homa.2015-07-17A ceremonial scene inside a decorated pavilion. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti, with a dark brown shawl and rudraksha mala, holds a brass plate with offerings toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears a red and orange garland of beads and flowers, gold jewelry and a saffron-toned robe, and sits on a red throne-like seat beneath a golden arch. Behind them stand gold-clad deity murti with floral garlands, and ceremonial brass lamps and a tall silver staff stand nearby. A young attendant in orange kneels at the left edge.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A standing man in an orange-brown robe with gold border, a long gold-and-yellow flower garland with red pompom accents, and a tilak on his forehead smiles while handing a bundle of red flowers to a bare-chested devotee kneeling before him. The devotee wears a red rudraksha mala and an orange cloth. Behind them is a floral backdrop of yellow, orange and red blooms, a golden trident, and an ornate gold umbrella. The scene suggests a ritual offering in a temple-like hall. a person: the standing man has a tilak, orange-brown robe and garland, but the appearance cues are only moderately distinctive, so the identity is uncertain.2015-07-16A photograph of a ritual scene inside a decorated hall with a golden throne and deity murtis behind. A seated man on the right wears a red and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, and holds a small object while smiling; a man on the left in orange-saffron cloth and rudraksha mala holds a silver tray or bowl toward him. Silver staffs, brass oil lamps and gold-framed ceremonial fans surround them, and a red-draped seat is in front. A partially visible attendant sits at the far left. The setting suggests a samaya deeksha ritual, with a homa-related context implied by the page title.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 09 20152015-07-09A seated figure on an ornate gold-framed throne draped with red, yellow and white floral garlands sits before a standing attendant. The seated person wears an orange turban, orange-saffron robes, a gold chain and a red-and-white garland, and holds a hand near the garland. A standing man with a shaved head, bare upper body and red headband wears a white dhoti and a yellow shawl with brown patterns, and holds a tray of marigold garlands. A gold lion-form armrest and silver trident-topped staffs flank the throne against a deep red wall. The seated figure matches a Swamiji (probable) appearance through the orange turban, saffron robes and ornate gold necklace on the throne, with the attendant as a priest.2015-07-13October 12 20152015-10-12