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A photograph of a temple-style ceremony with a woman in a brown and gold sari with gold stripes and gold bangles standing at center, hands pressed together in greeting, facing an elderly white-bearded man in a saffron-and-gold garment with a beaded necklace. A young attendant in a white dhoti and pink cloth holds a tray of offerings. Beside them, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with garlands and a second man in a green cap and garland stand near a gold-framed throne with red and gold decorations. On the left, a bald man in saffron robes with a white forehead marking and a yellow sash stands near red cushioned seats. A fan and a microphone are visible. Five people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple ritual with gold-framed shrines behind, draped in pink and red fabric and decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands. In the foreground a smiling figure in a rust-brown and gold dhoti-style wrap, wearing a large gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads, gold armlets and a rust turban, stands at the front. Beside him a bald man with white forehead markings wears a brown wrap and beaded necklace. An older bearded man with white vibhuti markings and beads holds a brass plate of offerings, dressed in a yellow dhoti. Other men in white dhotis and bare chests stand nearby, and a woman in white with a pink cloth attends the shrine. Red carpet covers the floor, with a microphone stand at right and a golden stool bearing flowers.2013-07-18April 30 20152015-04-30A seated man in a red-gold dhoti and orange shawl, with a tilak and long dark hair, sits on a red tiger-striped throne while a bald man in white dhoti with an orange waist cloth bends forward to offer something from a silver bowl. Behind them stand a kneeling child, a bald boy in white with a gold border, and several women in orange and white saris. A silver-tipped staff leans against the throne, with an orange ornate canopy and a leopard-print cloth at the base. The setting appears to be a temple-like hall with red curtains and an air conditioner. The seated figure appears to be a person based on his long swept-back hair, tilak and gold-trimmed saffron clothing, presented as a throne-seated guru receiving padapuja-style honours.2013-12-27April 28 20152015-04-28A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a decorated hall. On the right, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron shawl and a large garland of red, yellow and green flowers, seated before a gold-and-red throne with a red cushion. On the left, a bare-chested priest in orange cloth with white ash markings on his torso and forehead holds a silver tray of fruit and offerings toward him. Beside them stands an attendant in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, and further left a man in white with a yellow shawl. A backdrop shows a deity image with flower garlands.2010-09-18A ritual scene inside a hall with a dark red curtain and a patterned grey carpet. In the foreground a smiling man in a rust-brown dhoti and matching shawl wears a red and white garland, a gold pendant and a rudraksha mala, with a rust-brown turban on his head; he stands before the altar and gestures with his hands. Beside him a man in a rust-brown dhoti with gold border holds a small plate and stands barefoot. To the left, several men in saffron and orange robes with white and orange turbans stand with hands folded near a gold-trimmed throne draped with marigold garlands. On the right, large decorated murtis of a divine couple are adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and gold jewellery. A low table holds brass vessels, a kalasha, banana, fruit and a small fire pit with flames, indicating a puja or homa.2015-04-30A photograph inside a pink-walled hall at an adheenam welcome. A long-haired man in a rust-brown robe with a yellow marigold garland and a rudraksha mala stands before a red-cushioned silver throne chair, bowing with hands raised. Facing him, a priest in white dhoti and orange shawl holds a silver tray with fruit and offerings. Bare-backed young men in white and yellow dhotis stand nearby, and a cameraman and other attendees are in the background. A silver chair with a lion carving and a red stool sit beside them, with a ceremonial umbrella at the upper right. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and a saffron-brown robe with a marigold garland.2017-02-03Photo of a temple ritual inside a hall with a banana-leaf arch and colourful hanging cloth banners. A figure in a black turban with a gold-and-flower garland stands with palms pressed together, while a bare-chested priest in a purple shoulder cloth and cream dhoti bends over brass vessels and a tray of red flowers. Another man in white dhoti and shawl stands beside a brass lamp stand, and a white-clad attendant in yellow cloth watches. Brass pots, fruits, bananas and marigold garlands fill the foreground on a red mat. Women in saris stand at the right edge. Five people are visible.2018-04-14September 28 20122012-09-28July 18 20132013-07-18April 14 20182018-04-14Photograph of a temple wedding ritual with a deity murti and decorated shrine behind. A man in a rust-coloured dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and wire-rimmed glasses holds a brass tray with a yellow object and white flowers. Opposite him, a figure in a red-brown turban, red and white flower garlands and gold armlet offers a tray in a similar gesture. At right a man in a white and gold turban wears a white flower garland. Two attendants in saffron and orange robes stand at left. Gold ornaments and floral garlands decorate the shrine.2015-04-30 +1 copies