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2003 - Sacred collection UncategorizedA photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a matching orange turban, wearing a long rudraksha mala, performing a ritual on a dirt ground under trees. Brass puja vessels, a bell, a kalasha-style vessel, a tray of fruit, flowers and a brass lamp sit on a white cloth before him. Around him, several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with hands folded in reverence, one holding a notebook, and one man in a striped shirt and grey trousers stands at the right. The scene reads as an outdoor puja with offerings.July 13 20032003-07-13A person in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap kneels before a small shrine-altar, performing a puja. Long dark hair falls behind, and a dark rudraksha-style bead mala hangs on the chest. Lit oil lamps and small flames sit on a decorated brass tray with fruit, a copper vessel, flowers and offerings. Behind the altar stand a gilded framed picture of deities, a carved wooden shrine cabinet and a chair. The person is the central figure, with hands held over the offerings. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), with the saffron robes, orange head wrap, long hair and rudraksha mala as cues; he is the priest performing the puja.2003-08-01A seated man in an orange robe and orange turban pours offerings into a fire pit beside stacked white blocks, performing a homa. A second man in white clothing with a rudraksha mala holds a brass plate of grains beside him, and a wooden ladle lies near the flames. An orange and gold ceremonial umbrella and a person in white stand behind, with a lattice window in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated homa performer wears an orange turban and orange robe with white sacred markings on his arms, and a microphone is clipped to his shoulder. Sacred fire and offerings suggest a homa ritual.2004-07-02Outdoor ritual scene at a sandy site beside white stepped structures. A man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head covering sits cross-legged on a low wooden platform with palms pressed together in prayer, eyes closed, a red bindi on his forehead and rudraksha beads on his chest. Behind him, a man in white with an orange shawl and a tilak on his forehead also sits with hands folded, and another in white with a yellow shawl and white forehead markings sits with palms joined. Further right, a seated person in white is partly visible. Brass bowls holding powder sit on the ground, a brass kalasha-style vessel stands at left, and ash or embers lie on the ground in front.2010-07-03 +1 copiesOutdoor evening gathering at night with devotees seated on the ground. In the foreground a figure in a bright orange robe and matching orange head wrap sits with palms pressed together in prayer, a rudraksha mala hanging on the chest, eyes lowered. Around them men and boys in white dhotis and orange shawls sit with hands folded, and a man in an olive uniform stands at the left edge. A woman in a white sari and gold ornaments appears in the background, and a red-and-white basket sits beside the seated figure. The page indicates the a person is present, but the visible cues are a saffron robe and turban alongside several other devotees in similar orange, so the identity is uncertain.2008-01-02Outdoor ritual scene at a homa-style offering setup with brass vessels, marigold and flower petals on a white-draped table, and a tall brass lamp stand at right. A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes with a vertical tilak and a gold bead necklace sits centrally with hands pressed together in a devotional gesture, wearing wire-rimmed glasses. To his right, a man in white with a yellow shawl and mala beads sits behind the table. Two women in orange saris sit in the foreground, one with hair in a long braid, and another orange-robed figure is partially visible at right. Banana leaves and green foliage fill the background, with laundry hanging on a line.2009-09-25 +1 copies2003 - Sacred collection UncategorizedA photograph of an outdoor ritual at a dirt-floored open-air site under a yellow canopy. In the foreground a young man in white clothes and a yellow shawl holds a silver bowl of flower petals. Centre, a shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. Around him, men in white dresses and yellow shawls kneel, one holding a tray of small bowls and another a tray with a silver vessel and lamps. Banana leaves, brass vessels and a green plant are visible behind them. The swami in saffron has no distinctive a person cues strong enough to confirm identity, so he is described by role.2009-09-262003 - Sacred collection UncategorizedJanuary 02 20082008-01-02