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Outdoor ritual scene under a canopy with a golden throne on the left, its red cushions empty. In the centre, a man in orange clothing and a red turban is carried or walks forward holding a garland, with a pink cloth around him. A long line of people in orange robes stands behind him, several holding small hand drums and one holding a kalasha-like vessel. On the right, a priest in orange dhoti sits cross-legged beside a golden fire pit with a visible flame, with brass bowls, lamps and a ladle in front of him. Garlands of white flowers lie in the foreground, and colourful umbrellas and tassels hang overhead. Lush green trees surround the courtyard. A portion of the photo is watermarked and blurred. Relevant ritual: homa fire, aarti-style offerings, procession.

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Outdoor homa ceremony in a courtyard. A priest in an orange-red dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands at left, holding a plate of white cloth and flowers, beside a gold-framed red velvet throne-like chair. In the foreground a square stone fire pit holds a burning fire with smoke rising. Seated devotees in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and white tilak on their foreheads sit around the pit, and a man in white dhoti and shawl pours offerings with a ladle. Behind them, people in white and orange stand with hands folded in prayer. A red-and-gold shrine holds a deity murti with a crown and a painted backdrop, and a red and white kalasha with mango leaves and yellow flowers is placed at left.2013-09-09A photograph of a domestic pada puja at a home. On the left, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-toned sash, red and white flower garlands, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a beaded bracelet sits holding a tall silver staff with a silver top. Seated before him, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and beaded mala tends a brass plate with a lit oil lamp, flower petals and kumkum. A man in white dhoti and shirt and a woman in a white sari with red border and white jasmine in her hair hold petals and offerings. Behind them, other orange-clad devotees stand, with a shelf of brass items and bananas nearby.2014-06-22 +1 copiesOctober 26 20152015-10-26A seated man in an orange-saffron turban, orange robes and a gold necklace sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Garlands of white, pink and green flowers hang over his shoulders. Beside him, a man in orange robes with long dark hair and a beard holds a lit aarti lamp over a silver plate of offerings for the seated man. To the left, a shaved-headed devotee in orange robes watches, and at the right edge a woman in orange is partly visible with hands folded. Behind the throne are yellow flower decorations, a trident on the right, and blue-and-white striped drapery. Pancha arati-style lamp worship is in progress.2008-07-17Outdoor ceremonial scene under a red and white draped tent. Two standing men in white dhoti and shawl with orange-gold borders and garlands stand on either side of a golden throne-like seat holding three decorated statues in gold and saffron cloth with flower garlands. Men in orange robes sit at lower left beside brass puja trays and offerings. Ornate gold arch frames the setup. Water bottles and a steel container sit at left.2014-05-10A photograph of a homa fire ritual in a hall with a metal roof and red-and-green striped mats on the floor. In the foreground a fire pit of bricks blazes, with a priest in a red dhoti and bare chest, wearing a garland, stirring the fire with a long ladle. Beside him a man in an orange cloth holds a shallow bowl, and a bare-chested attendant in a yellow dhoti and gold chain holds a tray of pink flower petals. A seated young boy in white dhoti and garland sits at left with a brass vessel. In the background a figure sits on a gold throne with red cushion, wearing an orange robe and gold necklace, with another seated attendant in white nearby. A gilded arch and a decorated deity murti with flower garlands stand at right. Brass lamps, flower offerings and kumkum plates are on the floor.2015-09-19A seated man in saffron and orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing a saffron turban, a long orange-beaded necklace and garlands of white and red flowers. He smiles and holds a folded orange cloth. Before him, a second man in orange robes kneels and offers a hand to the seated figure. In front are a silver vessel, a silver pot, fruits such as apples, grapes, oranges and bananas, and a red-and-gold cloth draped on the floor. Flower garlands decorate the throne and walls. A watermarked archive copyright line appears at the bottom. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a saffron turban, orange robes and a beaded necklace on a throne, consistent with the page's Gurupoornima context.2008-07-17March 25 20082008-03-25August 02 20162016-08-02October 08 20062006-10-08A seated figure in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala and bare feet sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, a tall gold backrest and a shawl draped over the seat. Seated on the floor before him, a group of devotees offers padapuja-style service: a man in a white shirt and dhoti, a woman in a green sari, a woman in a red blouse, a young man in green, and others in front, several holding silver plates of flowers, fruit and yellow offerings. A brass bell and hanging oil lamps are visible above, and a painted deity murti stands at the left against a dark wall. Several people visible in the foreground, roughly six to ten in total.2015-02-01A photograph of a ceremonial pada puja at a red-and-white pandal. On the right, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold crown and layered floral garlands sits on a golden throne with a golden swan-like ornament, hands joined in greeting. Seated before him, a crowd of devotees with folded hands includes women in saffron and red saris, a man in white with a shawl, a turbaned man at left, and a man in orange kurta. Brass plates of flowers and offerings sit on a golden stand in front. Cooling units and microphones stand at the sides. The figure on the throne is a candidate for Swamiji (probable), identified by saffron robe, crown and garlands, seated in the role of guru receiving pada puja.2011-07-15