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A ceremonial scene in a tent with a green mat floor. On the left, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a red border, a green checked cloth over his shoulder, a pink headwrap, and a beaded necklace holds a woven basket-like kalasha with green leaves while another hand reaches toward it. On the right, a seated man with long dark hair, a red-and-maroon wrap, a white flower garland, and gold bangles sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, extending his hand toward the kalasha. Behind them, several men in orange-saffron robes and rudraksha beads stand or sit, and a gold ceremonial staff rises at centre. Water-based abhishekam or ritual purification appears to be underway. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, distinguished by long swept-back hair, gold ornaments, and saffron-maroon clothing.

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A photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A man on the left in a bare-chested state wears a purple and maroon head wrap, a white cloth draped over his shoulder, a white dhoti with red border, and beaded necklaces; he holds a white woven-covered metal pot (kalasha) and bends toward a seated man. The seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a rust-red shawl, gold necklaces, beaded bracelets, a sandalwood tilak, and long dark hair with a beard; he reaches out to take a green leafy sprig dipped from the pot. Behind them hang orange and gold drapes and potted plants, and a small wooden stool holds the pot.2017-02-26A ceremonial abhishekam-style ritual on a golden peetha throne backed by a golden arch and red curtains. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a purple-and-gold turban pours liquid from a white vessel while standing at the left. Seated on a red-cushioned gold throne at right, a bearded man wears a maroon turban with gold ornament, a maroon robe, layered gold necklaces and a gold pendant, and raises a sprig of green leaves. A golden trident stands at upper left, a small deity murti with flower garlands sits on the throne back, and brass lamps and a kalasha are placed around the stage.2017-02-22January 06 20182018-01-06A ritual scene during a sacred ceremony in a hall with a golden throne. A man on the left, bare-chested with a pink and purple headcloth and white dhoti, holds a woven pot with a silver rim, and beside it a stool. A seated figure on the right wears a rust-brown shawl, rudraksha malas on the arms and chest, gold necklaces and earrings, with long dark hair and a full beard; he holds a bunch of green leaves over the pot, as in an abhishekam or purification rite. Gold-embroidered drapery and a red cushioned seat are behind, with a small potted plant and a microphone stand to the right. Appearance-based a person, seated on the throne, presiding.2017-02-26January 06 20182018-01-06February 26 20172017-02-26February 22 20172017-02-22A photograph of a ceremonial puja in a temple-style hall with red drapes and a gold throne. A seated man wears a rust-brown turban and brown robe with an ornate gold necklace and a rudraksha-style gold pendant; he holds green leaves in one raised hand. Standing beside him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a lavender shawl pours liquid from a clay vessel, and an attendant holds a tray. Behind the throne stands a gold deity murti with a crown and a trident, with yellow kalasha-style decorations, potted plants and oil lamps nearby. A probable Swamiji appearance with rust-brown turban, brown robe and ornate gold necklace is seated on the throne during abhishekam-style offering.2017-02-22February 26 20172017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26A photograph of a ritual at an outdoor courtyard setting with potted plants and a metal lattice frame behind. A shirtless attendant in white dhoti and a red headband pours liquid from a small metal vessel into a woven wicker basket held in his hands. Beside him, a seated figure in a saffron-red wrap and an ornate gold necklace with a rudraksha mala raises one arm holding a green leafy sprig, while a gilded throne with carved gold backing sits behind. Visible people: two. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with long dark hair, a red-orange shawl, a gold necklace and gold armlets, receiving the offering.2016-07-18A photograph of a temple ritual in a stone-pillared hall. On the right, a seated man in a rust-red shawl and robe, wearing a heavy gold ornamental necklace, rudraksha bracelets and a red-brown vibhuti mark on his forehead, holds up a bundle of green leaves over a white netted coconut-like vessel. A younger man on the left, bare-chested with a pink headband and white dhoti with gold border, stands bending over the vessel, pouring or offering. Behind them are carved stone pillars, a brass lamp stand and a gold-and-yellow draped deity backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a gold ceremonial necklace and rudraksha bracelets, consistent with the page's Navaratri temple setting.2017-09-26