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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe performs a fire ritual, holding a ritual object near a tall brass lamp with a bright flame at the top. He wears a long gold-coloured bead mala and a flowing white garland over one shoulder. A silver bowl, small silver cup and pink flowers sit on the altar in front, and haze or smoke fills the background. The scene resembles a homa or yagna. A purple logo appears at upper left.

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July 17 20062006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17Photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron robe draped over his shoulders, with long dark curly hair and a heavy gold beaded necklace with a small gold pendant. He sits behind a microphone on a stand, holding a flaming oil lamp or ritual flame at his left shoulder in a smoky, misty setting. Before him is a silver bowl and a small metal cup on a dark platform, scattered with pink flowers, and a garland drapes his shoulder. The scene suggests a fire ritual with offerings.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17Photograph of a yajna fire ritual. A figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron garment and a long gold-beaded necklace with a pendant, plus a gold bangle, and sits behind a microphone on a stand. Holding a metal ladle or spoon-shaped vessel with a flame rising from it, they bring the hand near the face. A silver-coloured bowl and small metal cup sit before them, with pink flowers at the bottom edge. Smoke fills the background, and white jasmine-like garlands hang over the shoulder.2006-07-17A seated man in an orange-saffron robe performs a fire ritual at night, smoke drifting around him. He wears a long gold-coloured mala necklace and a jasmine garland over his shoulder, and holds a short ritual stick or ladle in his right hand while his left hand rests on his knee. In front of him are a silver offering bowl, a small metal cup and scattered pink flowers, with marigold petals on the platform below. A microphone stand is at his right. The background is dark with blurred figures in orange robes behind him. The purpose of the homa and the identity of the man are not established from the image.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A photo of a person seated in smoke at a fire ritual. The person wears an orange-saffron robe draped over one shoulder, a long gold-beaded necklace and a green-white flower garland, with long dark hair swept back. A microphone stand with a microphone is beside the head. In front is a silver bowl and a tray with pink roses and an orange marigold border, while the hands make an offering over the flames. a person appears to be the figure performing the homa, based on the long swept hair, saffron robe and gold ceremonial necklace.2006-07-17Photograph of a yajna fire ritual in smoky surroundings. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe with a long gold-toned bead mala and a gold bangle sits cross-legged behind a low altar, holding a brass ladle over a silver bowl. A microphone on a stand is near his face. Marigold and rose petals sit along the altar edge, and a small metal vessel is beside the bowl. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate gold necklace, shown performing the fire offering.2006-07-17