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A ritual photograph inside a decorated tent with a red carpet and gold-hued pillar. In the foreground, a man in a deep red robe and a garland of orange and white flowers holds a small bronze vessel and a pink flower, performing a worship offering. Behind him, a figure in a white dhoti with a red sash holds a bell or vessel, and other attendants in red and white stand nearby. At right, an ornate gold and red throne or seat holds a decorated deity murti garlanded with white flowers. A brass lamp stands on a red-draped table, and a golden canopy hangs above. Visible people number about five.

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A photograph inside a canopied ritual tent during a puja at Kumbh Mela. A man in red robes, wearing a dark turban with a crown-like ornament, a long gold-and-orange garland, bangles and a gold necklace, holds a small bell and flower while standing before a deity figure. Behind him a priest in white dhoti and red-bordered cloth holds a bell and offers worship. The deity murti sits on an ornate gold throne draped with striped and orange-blue fabric, flanked by a red cloth-covered altar, a brass lamp, gold decorative pillars and draped fabric. a person is visible in the foreground as the man in red with turban, garland and crown-like cues, shown performing worship; a priest in white assists nearby.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph inside a decorated tent with a red carpet and gold-trimmed pillars. In the foreground, a man in a rust-red robe and a garland of orange flowers stands with hands folded in namaskar, holding a small ritual item. Behind him, two men in white dhotis with bare upper bodies stand in prayer. On the right, a large deity murti in orange and silver embroidered garments and a crown is seated on a gold throne, with a smaller deity figure on a cushioned seat in front. A gold kalasha-style ornament and oil lamps are nearby, and a red-draped table holds offerings.2016-05-24A photograph inside a decorated temple tent during a ritual. In the left foreground a man in a rust-red saffron robe and a dark turban with gold ornaments holds a brass oil lamp in both hands, with a long gold-beaded garland on his chest, and wears gold bangles. Behind him a man in white dhoti and a woman in red sari stand with palms pressed in prayer. On the right, a large ornate deity murti wears an orange and silver-embroidered garment, a bejewelled crown and a silver necklace, and a smaller decorated figure lies on a striped cushion beside it. A tall golden lamp stand, a brass kalasha, brass oil lamps and a red-draped table stand nearby, with a gold-framed chair and ornate pillars behind.2016-05-24A figure in a saffron-red robe and a red-and-gold headdress stands at the left, wearing layered garlands of orange-yellow flowers and a rudraksha-style mala, holding a pink floral offering and bending over a bowl at the lower left. Beside him, a man in white dhoti with a red shawl holds a brass vessel and pours liquid, and a woman in red sari stands at the far left edge. The centre shows a gold-pillared shrine with a large decorated deity murti on a striped cloth, adorned with white flower garlands, green leaves and a colourful cloth backdrop, with a brass lamp stand and gold ornate canopy behind. Setting is a red-carpeted tent with gold tinsel hanging overhead.2016-05-24A photograph of a temple puja inside a decorated shrine with a red carpet. A man in a deep red-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a long gold garland, a rudraksha-style gold necklace and gold armbands, stands at the centre, performing an offering beside a silver-and-gold lamp stand and a round brass tray with a lit ghee lamp. Behind him, two attendants in white with folded hands and an attendant in orange hold a tray of red petals. A carved gold throne holds a deity murti draped in orange and red garlands and a striped cloth. Brass oil lamps and bowls of flowers surround the scene. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), in a ritual pose, by his long swept-back hair, crown-like headdress, gold garland and ornate saffron-red clothing.2016-05-24A photograph inside a decorated tent with a red carpet and gold-fringed canopy at an ashram ritual. A man in a saffron-orange robe and a tall orange turban, wearing a marigold garland and ornaments, holds a brass oil lamp and a small vessel while walking past a carved golden pillar. Behind him, attendants in red and orange garments stand with folded hands, one holding a tray of red petals. On the right, a large deity murti is dressed in an orange and blue embroidered garment with sequins, and a smaller seated figure in a striped cloth is garlanded with white and pink flowers. Brass bowls and a white vessel sit on the floor in front, indicating puja offerings.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24Inside a red-carpeted tent during a temple-style ritual, a smiling man in a maroon-red dhoti and wrap, wearing a large gold-coloured garland and a dark red-and-gold turban-style headwear, stands on the left holding a small brass object. Nearby, devotees in red and white garments and a standing figure with hands pressed together in namaskar attend. On the right, an ornately dressed deity murti sits on a throne decorated with orange, blue and silver embroidered fabric and garlands, with a golden kirtimukha-style arch. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, a red-draped table and hanging gold decorations surround the scene.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a puja at a temple-style hall with red floor and red draped backdrop. A man with long dark hair swept up in a crown-like headdress, wearing a deep red-orange dhoti, a heavy gold necklace and a gold armlet, stands before a golden throne-like seat (peetha) holding a small deity murti draped in orange-and-blue cloth and garlands; he holds a flame over the murti. Gold lamp stands (oil lamps) and a brass tray of rose petals stand nearby, and two standing attendants in white with rudraksha malas press their palms together at left. a person cues: long swept-back hair, crown-like headdress, ornate gold necklace and saffron-red clothing, performing pratyaksha padapuja in the Kumbh Mela context. A large lit oil lamp sits on the floor below.2016-05-24A photograph of a temple puja in progress on a red-carpeted floor. A standing man in a red dhoti and red shawl, wearing a long gold-beaded garland and gold armlets, holds a ritual implement and faces a richly decorated golden throne-like seat (peetha) on which a deity murti is placed, dressed in orange and blue garments and a crown-like head ornament. Small brass bowls of offerings and rose petals sit on a red cloth before the murti, and brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) stand on either side. In the background, a man and women in white and cream attire with folded hands join in worship, and a brass kalasha-style vessel sits on a red cloth before the altar.2016-05-24