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A photograph of a ceremonial scene under a decorated tent at night. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a heart-shaped back covered in yellow marigold flowers, purple and white garlands, and a golden lion-form armrest wears a saffron-brown robe and a lavender garland; he holds a small tray with a red cloth. Beside the throne, a man in white dhoti and a white shawl offers a tray. To the right, a shirtless man in white dhoti wears a long garland of white and maroon flowers, and a woman in an orange sari stands nearby. A decorated deity murti with a silver face and a flower garland sits in an ornate shrine at right, and a shaved-headed devotee in the foreground sits with long braided hair. Striped mats cover the floor, with banana leaves and marigold garlands overhead.

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December 19 20162016-12-19A night-time ceremonial scene in front of a golden shrine decorated with marigold garlands and a banana plant. A man with long dark hair and a dark beard, wearing an orange-brown robe and a purple-and-white flower garland, sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne draped in yellow marigolds and holds a tray with a book. Several people in white dhotis, saffron and maroon garments stand behind him, some with flower garlands and rudraksha malas; a man in a white dhoti and a bare-chested man bow with folded hands in front of the throne. A gold kalasha-topped structure and a deity murti adorned with garlands are visible, along with a brass plate of turmeric and a clock on the right.2016-12-19A ceremonial photograph inside a temple-like hall decorated with yellow marigold garlands. A man with long dark hair, a beard and an orange-saffron robe with a lavender-and-white flower garland sits on a leopard-print throne covered with yellow flowers, the carved gold lion-head armrest in front of him, while holding a tray with a small wrapped gift. Another devotee in a white dhoti with orange-brown shawl kneels before him and offers a tray. Behind them a man with a shaved head wears a rudraksha-style necklace and a red top, and a standing man in a white dhoti and shawl with a garland stands at right near a decorated deity murti and a silver ceremonial staff. Banana plants and a kalasha-like decorative arch frame the scene, with turmeric in a brass plate on the floor.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A night-time ceremony under a tent with a large ornate golden throne set with a cobra-hood canopy of red, green and blue beadwork and yellow marigold garlands. A bearded man with long hair wears a saffron-orange shawl and a white-and-pale-garland, seated on a leopard-print cushion while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold border kneels before him presenting an offering on a plate. Several men in orange and saffron robes with flower garlands and rudraksha malas stand behind the throne, and a woman in orange and rudraksha beads stands at right near a decorated deity murti with a golden arch framing a garlanded image. Banana leaves, hanging marigold strings and oil lamps decorate the setting. Depicted presentation of a seated figure with distinctive hair, saffron shawl and garlands is consistent with the page's a person reference, but identity remains uncertain from appearance alone.2016-12-19February 20 20162016-02-20 +1 copiesDecember 19 20162016-12-19A photograph inside a temple hall during a ritual event. A seated man on a silver throne in front of a large heart-shaped ornate backdrop covered in yellow marigold garlands wears a black turban and a red-and-white flower garland, with a dark shawl and ornate clothing. A woman in a white and gold-bordered sari kneels before him with hands together, while women in orange saris and a woman in a blue sari stand nearby. On the left, a bare-backed man in orange cloth wearing white body markings and beads stands with his back to the camera, and a man in a patterned shirt stands at the edge. A pedestal fan and red carpet are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated man on the throne wears a black turban, a garland and a dark shawl, with ceremonial dress and a central seat, matching the page's note that he is present.2018-04-14A night-time temple ceremony under a canopy strung with coloured lights. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a large gold sun-shaped backrest and lion figures, his eyes closed. Probable Swamiji by appearance: long hair and orange robes, with a garland, seated on the throne. Before him, a bald priest in a white dhoti and tan sash performs a ritual, holding a flower and gesturing toward the seated figure. Young boys in orange cloth stand beside them, and a cameraman stands nearby. Behind are a deity murti dressed in saffron with flower garlands, a golden kalasha, an umbrella-style canopy, and a brass trishul on the right; flower garlands and white and yellow blossoms decorate the scene.2016-12-15December 19 20162016-12-19Night-time temple ceremony photographed at close range. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style garland and white forehead markings sits on an ornate throne with a heart-shaped backrest of green, white and red embellishment, covered with a leopard-print cushion and framed by a bright yellow marigold arrangement. He holds a brass tray with a decorated offering and a small golden lion-faced ornament. Beside him a bare-chested man in white and gold wears a flower garland, and a woman in a white sari with a striped border, a garland and white marks stands at right holding a tray. Other devotees in gold-trimmed clothes and garlands stand behind, and a golden kalasha-style canopy and banana leaves are visible.2016-12-19