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A night-time outdoor procession at an ashram grounds, lit by string lights and a street lamp. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange dhoti-style cloth, a red-and-yellow marigold garland, a gold necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, while holding his hands together near his side. To his left, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes and rudraksha malas carries a silver vessel. Behind them, white-clad devotees follow. A black stone deity murti stands on a red-and-white striped pedestal beside a tree, with small lamps placed around it.

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June 03 20122012-06-03Outdoor evening ritual under dense trees beside a dark stone murti mounted on a red and white striped pedestal. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and a long red-and-gold garland raises a bunch of green leaves toward the murti. Beside him, a shaven-headed man in orange holds a clear glass vessel and wears a rudraksha mala. Onlookers in white and pink stand around, some wearing necklaces, and a warm orange glow is visible behind the trees. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam at a shrine. The central figure has long hair, saffron robes and a garland, and is presented on the page as Swamiji (probable).2012-06-03June 03 20122012-06-03Night-time outdoor photograph beneath a leafy tree at an ashram-style site. A man in orange robes with long swept-back hair, a red bindi, a rudraksha-style necklace, gold chain and a red-and-white floral garland stands smiling in the centre. Facing him from the left, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes holds a folded cloth or offering. Behind them a dark bronze deity murti stands on a red-and-white striped pedestal. Devotees in white saris and ordinary clothes stand nearby, including a woman in a white sari with orange border on the right, and a man in orange robes at the left edge.2012-06-03June 03 20122012-06-03June 03 20122012-06-03June 03 20122012-06-03Night procession of saffron-clad devotees on a dark polished floor scattered with flower petals. At centre, a woman in a deep red-orange sari with a gold-bordered hem, layered gold necklaces and a long multicoloured garland walks beneath a silver ceremonial umbrella, smiling and holding a small object in one hand. Beside her a man in orange robes and a red-orange shawl carries a brass tray of flowers and offerings. Around them, many devotees in orange and saffron garments with white forehead bands, rudraksha malas and ceremonial staffs and pennants line the procession, with a tree and dim lamplight behind.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A nighttime procession under trees on a dark stone floor, with scattered yellow petals. At centre, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold trim wears a long red and multicolour garland and a gold chest ornament; he stands beneath a silver ceremonial umbrella and his forehead bears white tilak. Around him, a line of saffron-robed devotees with white forehead bands and rudraksha malas carry ritual items: a tall silver staff, a brass aarti or puja plate, and a small lamp. On the right, a bald priest in saffron holds a tray of offerings. Some devotees carry long poles and a curved horn.2013-07-22Night outdoor scene on a paved courtyard. A man in the centre wears a rust-red dhoti with gold borders, a thick rudraksha mala with a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace, gold armlets and bracelets, and a tilak on his forehead; he has a long swept-back hairstyle and stands looking to his right. Beside him, a young attendant in orange-red cloth with white forehead and arm markings carries a woven basket of flowers, fruit and a coconut-like offering. Behind them, other figures in orange and white stand in the dark, and a plastic chair and a gold-framed doorway with red drape are visible at right. Visible physical people: three in the foreground, several in the background.2013-07-17December 30 20062006-12-30