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Photograph of two smiling men in front of a gold-framed altar with garlanded deity murti on either side. On the left, a clean-shaven man in white kurta and orange-red shawl with a tilak on his forehead holds a small folded white packet. On the right, a man wearing an orange-red turban, a rudraksha mala and garlands of white, yellow and red flowers, with gold ornaments and a gold necklace, laughs broadly and reaches out to receive the packet. Large garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses decorate the deity figures behind them.

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Indoor temple-style ceremony in a warm-lit hall with a deep red backdrop and gold-framed ceremonial elements. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands at left, smiling and holding a small silver cup or dish toward a central figure. That central figure wears a bright orange-red turban, an orange-brown robe, a white-and-red garland and a tulsi-like floral garland, and is smiling broadly. A woman in a rust-red sari with a rudraksha mala stands at far left holding a silver tray or dish. At right, a large deity murti with a golden crown and jewelled garlands sits on a red-draped platform decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, flanked by a smaller seated figure. A silver ornamental stand and brass vessels sit in front.2015-07-13January 17 20162016-01-17Photograph of a ceremonial moment on a stage before a richly decorated deity murti adorned with gold jewellery, garlands of white and orange flowers, and a gold prabhavali. Two men stand close together: the man on the right wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklaces, a red and gold shawl draped over the shoulder and bare chest, and a bracelet, and holds a small ceremonial rod; the man on the left wears a cream turban, a red garment and layered silver-toned necklaces. A dark red curtain forms the backdrop. Appearance-based cues on the right figure are distinctive (orange turban, rudraksha, ornate gold necklaces), so a probable identification is noted by role as a presiding figure in a temple-style ceremony.2015-04-30July 13 20152015-07-13A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne backed by a large floral arch of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine strands. The central figure wears a rust-orange turban, an orange-saffron robe, layered gold necklaces and a long rudraksha-style beaded mala with red flower garlands, smiling while holding a small brass bowl. Beside them a shaved-headed man in orange-saffron robes, bare-shouldered with a sash, wears spectacles and a brown beaded necklace and gestures with one hand toward the bowl. Golden lion-head carvings and a golden staff appear at the right edge, with a dark red cloth behind. Two people are visible.2015-07-13A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe receives a garland and offering at a decorated altar, smiling broadly. The figure wears layered garlands of white, red, yellow and green flowers and a rudraksha mala with gold beads. A man in a white kurta and glasses, seen from behind, extends a hand holding offerings toward the seated figure. A gold vessel and small lamp stand on the altar, with a second devotee in a yellow cloth and a priest with white forehead markings at left. Yellow marigold garlands fill the background.2015-07-31A photograph of a ceremony in a gold-hung shrine room. A smiling man with long dreadlocked hair, a dark red-brown cloth and a large multi-coloured garland of yellow, white, red and green flowers sits on a red cushioned seat. A priest in white dhoti with a gold border and orange shawl leans forward and offers him an item with both hands. Behind them stand other attendants, one wearing a rudraksha mala, and a large floral garland hangs on the wall with green leaves and a gold trident-shaped ornament at the left. The seated man has distinctive dreadlocked hair and garlands, but the appearance is not clear enough for a confident identification.2016-07-19July 13 20152015-07-13A photograph of a smiling person seated on a red cushioned throne before an ornate gold carved backdrop. The seated figure wears an orange turban, an orange-saffron garment, white and red flower garlands with gold beads, a gold armlet and a white tilak. Beside them a man in a white kurta stands bending forward with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a garland of orange-yellow marigolds and a rudraksha-style mala. Green plants and gold lamp stands are visible in the background.2015-04-26May 02 20162016-05-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange robes with a thick multi-coloured garland of yellow, white, red and green flowers, smiling broadly on a throne-like seat backed by a large floral arrangement. A man in a white shirt with his head bowed bends toward a golden kamandalu-style vessel or ornate golden object, with hands folded near his face. Behind them stands a man with a white vibhuti line and red kumkum mark and a rudraksha mala, also smiling. Gold and brass ritual items and a small brass bird figure sit on the altar edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, saffron robes, rudraksha beads and a floral garland, fitting a distinctive ceremonial presentation, and the page names Swamiji at this event.2015-07-31February 19 20162016-02-19