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December 11 2009

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A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine with a stone platform and red-and-white striped drapes. A man in a saffron orange sleeveless garment with a red and yellow flower garland and a green leafy garland stands at the right, holding a brass tray of white flowers and marigolds. Beside him, two men in orange robes stand, one holding a brass tray with flowers, the other gesturing with his hand. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a woman with dark hair in profile stand with hands folded in respect. Behind them, a deity murti in orange cloth with gold jewellery and a gold lamp sit on a white-draped altar decorated with petals and garlands. Four physical people are visible in total.2008-08-07A photograph of a temple ritual with four men in the foreground. On the left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a brass plate of offerings, with a second man in orange beside him whose long dark hair, orange shawl and red-and-white flower garland are prominent. A bald man in orange robes on the right holds the same plate of bananas, flowers and fruit. Behind them a man in a white dhoti with bare chest and a rudraksha-style cord. A brass pillar with bells is visible at left. Lighting is warm and indoor.2010-08-09Outdoor temple shrine scene with a bearded man in saffron robe and tan vest performing aarti with a lit flame in a brass lamp over a plate of flowers held by a man in white. Behind them, golden and orange drapery, brass lamps and a deity murti with garlands. Several orange-robed monks stand by, one holding a notebook. Stone pedestal and red railing frame the setting.2009-12-11Photograph of an outdoor temple ritual where several men in saffron-orange robes gather before a shrine doorway with a tall green bamboo pole and maroon drape. The man at right wears a tall orange turban and holds a garland of white and yellow flowers, raising his other hand. In the centre a man in orange with an orange cap pours liquid from a small brass vessel. At left a man with wavy dark hair in orange clothing holds a sheaf of papers. Behind them a figure in orange and a standing attendant in a yellow shirt and white dhoti are visible. Ritual puja scene at a temple entrance.2007-12-30August 09 20102010-08-09April 22 20162016-04-22Outdoor temple procession scene in bright daylight. In the foreground, a man in orange robes and a maroon shawl holds a silver kalasha decorated with marigolds, white flowers and mango leaves, topped with a yellow coconut. Beside him, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe, a long white garland with red and orange flowers, and a rudraksha mala, extending a hand toward the kalasha. Behind them, men in white dhotis and orange-clad attendants stand near a red and gold ceremonial umbrella and a tall gold-topped staff. Palm trees and a bus appear in the background.2008-12-25July 21 20102010-07-21August 09 20072007-08-09December 11 20092009-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11 +1 copiesA ritual scene with four men in front of a large backdrop printed with a saffron-clad figure wearing rudraksha beads. On the left, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti holds a brass tray heaped with yellow and purple flower garlands. Beside him, a young man in a saffron-and-white shawl with red and orange beads holds a similar tray. At centre, a bearded man with white vibhuti marks, a saffron dhoti and rudraksha beads holds a bundle of green leaves. At right, a man in an orange turban and gold-bordered saffron shawl offers the leaves, appearing to conduct a padapuja or temple honouring.2011-11-26