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A seated man in orange saffron robes sits with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes lowered, with a gold ornamented necklace and rudraksha-style beads around his neck and white vibhuti marks on his forehead. Around him, men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies also sit with folded hands. On the orange cloth before him are a brass plate with a pink flower, brass cups, small oil lamps, a bell, a plate of sandalwood-like powder, and an open book, with plastic containers of coloured powder beside him.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with maroon borders, hands pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead and a wristwatch. Behind him, several men in white dhotis sit with their palms joined in prayer, one with white painted markings on his arm. In front of him on a red-orange cloth lie brass puja items: a plate of flowers and petals, a plate of sandalwood paste, a small brass lamp, a bell, a tumbler, and a white conch. An open ledger lies to his left, and blue and pink bowls sit nearby. The setting is a white tiled floor.2010-10-16November 23 20102010-11-23A bald man with glasses and a red tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on a white floor in orange robes with maroon borders, palms pressed together in anjali before his chest. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, with a gold earring and bangles on his wrist. In front of him on an orange cloth are brass vessels, a conch shell, a brass plate of yellow and red flowers, lemons, a bell, a small oil lamp and a pile of offerings, as in a puja setting. Behind him, two people in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls also sit with hands folded. A notebook and a mobile phone lie on an orange bag to his right.2010-10-16A shaved-headed man in an orange sleeveless garment with maroon borders sits cross-legged on an orange mat with palms pressed together in namaskar and eyes closed, white vertical tilak marks on his forehead and arms. Behind him seated devotees in white and yellow clothing sit on mats, and brass puja items including bells, lamps, a conch and a kumkum plate rest on a white cloth and green mat in front. The setting is a hall with a white floor and a tripod stand nearby. Physical people visible: the seated man and several partially visible devotees.2010-11-13Photograph of a seated group of men in a ritual setting. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes with a red border and a long gold bead necklace sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in prayer, eyes closed, white sacred ash marks on his forehead and arms. Behind him several men in plain white dhotis sit with hands folded in namaskar, some with white tilak on their foreheads. Brass plates and bowls lie on orange cloths on the floor, and a pink and a blue plastic container sit at the right edge. The setting appears to be a puja or satsang gathering.2010-10-16Photograph of a seated group of shaven-headed men in a bright hall performing a ritual with brass bells and small brass vessels on red mats. Foreground: a man in orange robes with a gold-bead mala and a white forehead mark holds a book and gestures with a bell; beside him another orange-robed man rings a brass bell over a brass plate of offerings. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and white shawls with red-gold borders sit with prayer books, some with palms joined, some holding small brass items. Several brass lamps and plates are arranged on the floor.2010-10-23A seated man in orange saffron robes holds an open notebook in one hand and a brass bell in the other, with a brass oil lamp (kuthu vilakku) at his side. He wears a gold bead necklace with a pendant, a white horizontal vibhuti stripe on his forehead, and a bangle on his wrist. Before him on an orange cloth are brass plates with flowers, fruit, a red cloth bundle, a small oil lamp and a cup. Behind him, devotees in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls sit on orange mats beside brass vessels and lamps, with a plastic container of white material in front. A camera tripod stands at left. The setting is a bright indoor hall.2010-10-23November 23 20102010-11-23A photograph of orange-robed priests seated on the floor in a hall during a ritual. In the foreground, three men in saffron and maroon-bordered orange garments sit on orange cloths. The man on the left, bare-shouldered and with his hands pressed together, sits beside a brass plate. The central man wears a rudraksha mala and a bindi and handles small items over brass plates and cups. The man on the right wears glasses and a mala, holds a paper and phone, and has his head shaved. Behind them, men in white dhotis with tilak sit at similar small brass arrangements. Brass lamps, bowls, a small bell and white flowers are arranged on red and orange cloths, and a book lies on the floor.2010-11-15A photograph of a seated puja in progress. Four men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with red borders sit on orange mats, holding small brass bowls and offering vessels; the foremost man wears a long rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and another wears a gold chain and bracelets. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and shawls, one with a purple head covering, sit and hold similar vessels. Brass lamps, brass kalasha-style vessels, flower petals and a thali with offerings lie on the orange cloths in front. A small open book rests on the floor. The scene reads as a pada puja gathering.2010-10-19October 23 20102010-10-23A seated priest in saffron-orange robes with maroon borders sits on a white marble floor during a puja. He has a shaved head and white tilak marks, wears a heavy gold necklace with a pendant and a rudraksha-style mala, and holds a small brass ritual implement over a plate of red and yellow offerings. An open book rests on his lap. Brass vessels, lamps and a plate of offerings lie on an orange cloth before him. Behind him, several men in white dhotis and white shirts with maroon-bordered cloth sit on the floor in rows, also with white marks on their bodies. The scene suggests a group ritual with white-clad participants and saffron-clad officiants.2010-10-23