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A photograph of a ceremonial ritual in a temple-like hall with gold and maroon silk drapes patterned with yellow motifs. A central figure seated on a raised seat wears a red turban, a white-and-red flower garland, and a red-orange garment; he is the a person (appearance cues: red turban, garland and ceremonial clothing, seated centrally as the focus). Beside him, a shirtless priest in orange dhoti holds a brass tray of offerings on a purple-draped table, and a younger attendant in white dhoti holds a flaming lamp at left. Several devotees in orange and white stand at left with hands joined, and a cameraman in white with a garland films at right. Smoke rises from a fire vessel in front of the table.

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A seated man in a red turban and orange-red clothing sits before a gold-and-maroon brocade curtain, his hands folded in greeting and a white-and-pink garland draped over his shoulders. A younger attendant in orange dhoti with a bare upper body and a gold necklace stands at right beside a tray with brass vessels on a blue cloth, while smoke rises from incense at left. Several bare-chested boys in white dhotis and girls in orange and green saris stand around the hall, some with hands together. The appearance of the seated man is consistent with the page's a person label, but the cues are limited to a turban, garland and orange clothing, so identity remains uncertain; he is described by role here. The scene appears to be a devotional gathering in an ashram hall.2017-01-01January 01 20172017-01-01A photograph of a ritual in progress before gold-and-maroon draped curtains. A person in a red turban and an orange garland of white and red flowers stands center with palms joined in greeting. To the right, a bare-chested young man in orange dhoti holds a silver tray with brass vessels on a purple cloth. In the foreground, a bare-chested boy in white dhoti swings a brass aarti lamp, with smoke rising. A woman in orange sari stands at left, and other attendants in orange cloth are nearby. Several people are visible in the scene.2017-01-01January 01 20172017-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial ritual in a temple-style hall with gold and maroon brocade curtains patterned with small figures. A smiling person seated at the centre wears a red turban, a white and red garland, bangles and a pink flower in one hand, and is raising a hand in blessing. Beside them stands a bare-chested attendant with a rudraksha mala and a shaved head, and a shaved-headed attendant in orange and white dhoti holds a blue-draped tray with gold vessels. On the left, a young boy in white dhoti with a sacred thread waves a flame, with smoke rising, and a few spectators are visible in the lower right.2017-01-01Evening puja inside an orange-draped tent hung with white fluorescent lights and tall painted banners. A smiling man in an orange-and-saffron dhoti-style garment with a red and white flower garland and a gold necklace walks forward holding a lit aarti lamp with a flame. Behind him a crowd of devotees stands, several in white dhotis and orange shawls, and some with hands folded in namaste. At right, a seated figure in saffron robes with a turban, red and white flower garlands and gold armlets sits on a raised seat, hands in anjali. A cameraman with a video camera films from the left. In the foreground a brass puja tray holds marigolds and a small lit lamp, and a table covered with a yellow cloth holds red flowers and offerings.2013-02-12A photograph of a ritual at a temple-style hall with gold and maroon shimmering silk drapes printed with small figures. A man in an orange-red turban and a long multi-strand flower garland smiles and raises his hands, standing centre-back. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange dhoti holds a blue-and-gold embroidered tray with brass pots, while another shaved, bare-chested attendant with a rudraksha mala stands behind. In the foreground, a young bare-chested priest in a white dhoti raises a lit oil lamp toward the group, with smoke drifting in the air.2017-01-01January 01 20172017-01-01A street procession in daylight. In the foreground a bare-chested young man in an orange dhoti and rudraksha mala carries a gold tray with two gold kalasha-style vessels, marigold and red flower petals, and an orange cloth draped over his arm. Beside him a man in white dhoti with a white forehead mark holds a large printed portrait of a smiling man in a maroon turban with a heavy garland of white and red flowers. Behind them, a woman in orange with a red bindi holds an orange pole, and bare-chested men in orange and white cloths walk in the background. A man on the right in white dhoti with gold borders and a rudraksha mala films with a camera. The portrait is a printed picture, not a physical person.2017-01-11A procession moves down a carpeted hall lined with onlookers in white and green clothing. In the centre, a young man in orange dhoti and bare chest, with white tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala, carries a brass tray holding flowers and two lit brass lamps. Behind him, a figure in a red turban and orange garments wears a long floral garland and raises a hand in greeting. A man with a shaved head and a child in orange follow, and a drummer in orange sits to the right. A tall red and gold ceremonial banner on a pole leads the group. Several people in white dhoti and shirt stand along the edges.2016-09-26 +1 copiesPhoto of a devotional ritual in a dim interior. A seated figure on the right wears an orange-red turban, a long-sleeved saffron robe, layered white and red flower garlands, and gold-toned armbands; they hold a silver trident-like staff upright and smile. a person is seated on the right, identified by a red-orange turban, swept-back hair, ornate gold armbands and layered garlands; the figure receives a flame and offerings. Around them, devotees with folded hands and saffron-clothed sannyasis press close, while a woman in a white sari with red blouse and a white-shirted man offer a flaming lamp with flower petals in a tray. A seated sannyasi in orange sits center-front, and an elderly man in glasses stands at back.2014-07-01A photograph of a festive procession under a red-orange canopy. A central figure in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing a saffron turban, a long white and magenta flower garland, a gold necklace and wrist bracelets, raises both hands in greeting and smiles. A shaved-headed attendant in orange robes and a gold chain stands beside him. Two cameramen with video cameras film at left, and a bearded older man in an orange turban and robes watches at right. A silver ceremonial staff topped with a finial rises behind the central figure. a person cues include the saffron turban, ornate gold ornaments and garland, though appearance is only partly visible.2013-02-12