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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head covering, wearing clear-framed glasses and a gold-toned necklace of beads. He has white horizontal marks on his forehead and rests two fingers against his nose in a meditative posture, eyes lowered. Beside him sits a person in white with a yellow shawl, and behind them another person in white with a yellow shawl leans over ritual items. A brass oil lamp stands at upper left, and at right a brass vessel holds a potted green plant beside a kalasha-style pot with flowers and a cloth-covered tray. The background is bright and outdoors under a canopy.

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A seated man in orange saffron robes with a draped orange head covering and a maroon border sits on a red cushioned seat during a ritual. He wears rimless glasses, a white tilak on his forehead, a gold-bead necklace and a wristwatch, and holds his right hand to his nose in a breathing or meditative gesture. Beside him, young men in white shirts and yellow shawls are seated or standing. In the foreground a brass kalasha-style vessel and a small potted plant sit on a cloth-covered table, with a brass lamp visible above. Appearance-based probable candidate: a person, seated in the centre wearing saffron robes, gold-bead necklace and tilak, though no printed name identifies him. Four people are clearly visible.2009-09-25 +1 copiesSeptember 25 20092009-09-25A seated man in orange saffron robes and a matching orange head covering sits cross-legged in a ritual setting, eyes lowered, one hand raised to his nose in a meditative gesture while his other hand rests palm-up on his knee. He wears a gold-beaded necklace and a gold bracelet and thin-framed glasses. Beside him on the left, a person in white clothing with a yellow shawl sits with hands folded. Behind them, a brass oil lamp and a tall orange-draped figure stand near a potted green plant, flowers, and a glass vessel with offerings on a low table in front. A white canopy and fan appear in the background.2009-09-25A seated man in orange saffron robes with a matching orange head wrap sits at a ritual setting, touching his forehead with his right hand. He wears wire-rimmed glasses, a red-and-gold beaded necklace, a silver bracelet, and a white tilak mark on his forehead. Two people in white and yellow sit beside him: on the left, a person in white with a yellow shawl, and behind him, another in white with a yellow shawl. A brass oil lamp, brass vessels, marigold flowers and a potted green plant stand in front of the seated figures, under a white canopy. Fans and a microphone stand are visible at the right edge.2009-09-25Outdoor ritual setting under a white canopy at a Chandi Homa. A shaved-headed man in orange saffron robes with a maroon border sits cross-legged in meditation, hands in a mudra on his lap, wearing a gold bead necklace, a red forehead mark and white urdhva tilaka lines. Beside him to the left, a man in white with a yellow shawl sits with hands folded, and a seated man in orange with glasses is behind him. A brass oil lamp with yellow flowers stands in the background, a potted green plant sits in front, and a microphone and fan are visible on the right.2009-09-25A seated man in saffron orange robes sits outdoors at a ritual site, his right hand raised to his ear in a devotional gesture. He wears a tilak on his forehead, gold-toned beaded necklaces and a gold bangle, and thin-rimmed glasses. Beside him to the right, another man in white with a yellow shawl and glasses sits with eyes lowered. To the left, a man in white with a yellow shawl looks toward the centre, and a second orange-robed figure sits partially behind. A brass lamp with yellow flowers stands behind, and a decorated altar with marigolds, leaves and offerings lies in the lower right foreground under a white canopy.2009-09-25A photograph of a seated ritual scene outdoors under a white canopy. A man in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron head wrap, wearing a multi-strand gold bead necklace and a gold bangle, sits with his right hand raised to his forehead in a gesture of reverence with eyes lowered; a tilak is visible on his forehead. A person in white with a yellow shawl sits to the left, and a brass oil lamp with yellow flower garlands stands behind. A potted green plant, bamboo poles, a fan and offerings with flowers and fruit are nearby. The swami-style appearance is consistent with the page's label, but the face is not used for identification.2009-09-25A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap, gold beaded necklace and gold bangle, touching his forehead with his right hand while his left hand rests open in his lap. A small plant and a brass oil lamp stand nearby, with marigold flowers and red flowers on a tray. To the left, a younger person in white clothing with a yellow shawl sits beside him. Behind them hang white tent fabric and a seated figure draped in orange cloth. The setting looks like a ceremonial tent with a fan and bamboo poles.2009-09-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head cloth performs a ritual, his right hand raised in a mudra near his chest while his eyes are lowered. He wears a heavy gold necklace of large beads and a rudraksha-style mala, a red bindi and white tripundra marks on his forehead, and wire-rimmed glasses. Beside him to the left, a person in white with a yellow shawl sits with hands folded. Another man in white with glasses sits behind him. In front are brass vessels, a brass oil lamp, flower petals, a small green plant and a tall white-capped offering cake, under a canopy with a microphone stand at right. The setting suggests a homa or puja ceremony.2009-09-25A photo of a ceremony under a white canopy. A man in saffron-orange robes with a maroon-edged shawl sits cross-legged, touching his left ear with one hand and resting the other in his lap; he wears gold beaded necklaces, a gold bangle and round glasses. Beside him on the left, a person in white with a yellow shawl and dark curly hair looks toward him. Behind, another figure in orange sits. In the foreground are green leafy branches, a brass lamp stand, and marigold and rose flowers. A fan and sound equipment are visible at right.2009-09-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits with palms pressed together in namaste at chest level, eyes closed, with a gold bead necklace and a red-and-gold bangle on his wrist. He has a shaved head with a sandalwood tilak and a small red bindi, and wears thin-framed glasses. Behind him, a second man in a yellow and white garment and glasses sits with eyes closed. A large brass oil lamp topped with yellow marigold garlands stands on the left, and green leaves hang from a bamboo pole on the right. In the foreground, a silver tray holds flowers and ritual vessels. a person appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity from appearance alone.2009-09-25A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head covering, wearing thin-framed glasses and a tilaka mark on his forehead. He wears a long gold-bead mala necklace and a bangle, and sits cross-legged behind a low altar table decorated with yellow marigold garlands and brass plates. Two other people in white and yellow sit at the edges of the frame beside the ritual table, which holds offerings. A banana leaf and a light wall form the background.2009-09-25