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Night photograph of a ceremony at a temple-like shrine. A bearded man in a dark turban with a white crescent ornament and tripundra forehead marks stands barefoot on a colourful striped cloth, wearing a maroon dhoti and a tiger-print sash, with a long pink and white flower garland and rudraksha bracelets. He is being guided by the hand by a second man in orange robes at the right edge. Behind them are rows of dark seated deity murtis draped in yellow and white flower garlands, and a striped yellow-and-white decorated arch. Silver ritual vessels sit on the left.

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A smiling man stands barefoot on a draped platform in front of a row of black stone deity murtis adorned with yellow and white flower garlands. He wears a tall dark turban with a red tilak and white forehead markings, a maroon dhoti-style drape with a tiger-striped waist cloth, and a long white-and-pink flower garland reaching to his knees. Rudraksha bands are worn on his arms, waist and across his chest.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31A photograph of a ritual stage lined with black stone deity murti decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and pink flower garlands. In the centre, a bare-chested man with long dark dreadlocks, a crescent ornament in his hair and a white forehead mark stands wearing a rust-red dhoti with a tiger-striped waist cloth, rudraksha bands on his arms and a long pink flower garland around his neck. Beside him, a younger attendant in a saffron-orange shawl and rudraksha mala holds a folded red cloth. Silver ritual vessels sit near the front, and a brass lamp stand appears at left.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31December 07 20162016-12-07A bearded man in a brown turban with a jeweled brooch stands smiling on a red carpet, wearing a brown draped garment, a leopard-print wrap, brown trousers with gold trim, a long pink and white flower garland and layered rudraksha malas with a gold pendant, and gold armlets. Behind him a shirtless young man in an orange dhoti holds a tall yellow staff. Colourful striped mats and a black carved figure are at the left edge, with trees and a fence under lights at night. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: ornate gold necklace, rudraksha malas, distinctive turban and garland) appears in person as the central figure.2016-12-07A bearded man stands barefoot on a red floor mat at night, smiling, wearing a brown turban with a jewelled ornament, a brown wrap and leopard-print cloth around the waist, and layered garlands of pink flowers and gold-coloured beaded necklaces with rudraksha beads. Gold bangles and rudraksha bracelets adorn his arms and wrists. Behind him, a second man in a yellow garment and white forehead markings stands near a yellow wooden structure. Colourful striped woven mats lie on the right. a person appearance cues: the swept-up turban, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha malas are present, though the person's identity cannot be confirmed from the image.2016-12-07Night photograph of a bearded man standing on a stage in front of a backdrop of black stone deity murtis garlanded with yellow, orange and purple marigold flowers. He wears a dark twisted turban studded with red beads, a white-and-red vibhuti/tilak mark on his forehead, a sleeveless rust-red robe with a draped red shawl, several long strands of rudraksha beads across his chest, a rudraksha band on his upper arm, and holds a rudraksha mala in one hand. His gaze is turned to the side and he smiles. A microphone stand is visible at the lower right.2018-03-03A bearded man stands barefoot on a red floor with striped woven mats, eyes closed and smiling. He wears a brown turban with a jewelled ornament, a leopard-print garment over a brown dhoti, a gold pendant, and long garlands of pink petals and rudraksha beads, with white and pink flower strands at his waist. Behind him a younger shirtless attendant in an orange cloth holds a tall yellow pole. A dark carved stone figure and flower garlands appear at the left edge, with bright colourful mats at right.2016-12-07January 31 20182018-01-31December 20 20172017-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20172017-12-20 +1 copies