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Night ritual scene with smoke drifting in the background. A person seated on a red and gold throne wears a red-orange garland of flowers and a gold necklace, with a white tilak on the forehead and eyes closed. Beside the throne, a priest in orange-brown dhoti with gold border holds a silver bowl and wears a gold pendant and a tulasi-style rudraksha mala; a second priest in similar orange robes stands behind, hands folded. On the right, an older man in white shirt and white dhoti stands with hands joined, facing the group. Silver and brass kalasha vessels sit on a stone ledge.

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Night outdoor photo of a ceremonial scene beneath a large banyan tree. A figure seated on an ornate red and gold throne wears a brown-orange robe with gold borders, a red and white flower garland and a gold-beaded necklace, with gold armbands and bangles. Two shaven-headed men kneel in brown robes with gold trim and rudraksha malas, one pouring or tending near a silver vessel on a purple cloth. A standing man in orange-brown robes with a flower garland holds offerings, and a young man in a red polo shirt with a visible badge stands at right.2013-04-24A photograph of four men in orange-saffron robes with white vibhuti markings on their foreheads and arms, taken in dim, dramatic lighting. In the foreground, a man seated on an ornate red and gold throne wears a red and white flower garland and gold bangles, his hand resting on the armrest. Beside him, a bald man in orange cloth wears rudraksha malas and gestures with an open hand toward a shallow dish of ash or powder. Behind them, two standing attendants hold a silver trident and wear beaded necklaces, with a large tree root hanging in the background. The scene suggests a ritual or ceremonial gathering.2013-04-24Night outdoor photo under a large tree trunk at a ritual. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a red-brown dhoti with gold borders, a red-and-gold garland and a gold necklace, extends his hand toward a bald man in a rust-coloured dhoti and a rudraksha mala, who bows. Other saffron-robed attendants with white forehead markings stand behind, and a gilded throne-like chair with orange cushions sits at left. A trident is visible at the top. At right, an older man in a white shirt and white trousers bows and touches the platform beside a brass bowl of offerings.2013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24Outdoor photo beneath a large tree with a smoky haze in the foreground. A man seated on an ornate red and gold throne wears a rust-orange robe, a red and white floral garland and gold necklace, and holds a small incense or ritual stick while his other hand rests on the armrest. Around him stand five men in rust-orange robes with gold borders, white forehead markings and rudraksha malas; several hold their hands in anjali, and one holds a silver trident. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of ornate throne, garland and orange robes, so the a person candidate is noted here with the throne and garland as qualifying cues.2013-04-24Night ritual outdoors beneath a large tree. A figure in a red-garlanded rudraksha-style necklace of red beads and an ornate gold pendant stands at left, dark hair swept back, holding a lit flame over a small oil lamp with both hands; a person candidate by visible cues (long swept hair, red and gold garland, ornate clothing) and seated on a gold-framed red throne. Behind him, shaved-headed priests in brown-orange dhotis and white forehead markings hold a metal tray and stand with hands folded in prayer. A white-clad devotee at right also joins palms. Smoke rises from the flame under a spotlight.2013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24A man with swept-back dark hair and tilak markings sits on an ornate red and gold throne outdoors beneath a large tree, wearing an orange-brown dhoti and shawl with a red and white flower garland, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala. A trident stands behind him. Around him, several saffron-robed men with shaved heads and white tilak stand with palms joined or hands folded, some wearing gold and beaded necklaces. Sunlight filters through the scene. The seated man has distinctive long hair, a gold necklace and saffron clothing, giving an appearance-based candidate of Swamiji (probable) on the throne.2013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24Night outdoor ritual under a large tree. A long-haired central figure in rust-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a red and yellow flower garland and gold armband, stands with head bowed beside a gold-trimmed red throne. Around him, men in saffron-orange robes with white forehead bands hold a silver trident, rudraksha malas and gold pendants. On the right, an elderly man in white shirt and dhoti stands with hands lowered. A bright light illuminates the scene.2013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24