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February 16 2007

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A photograph of a shaved-headed man in white ritual cloth with an orange-yellow border, wearing rudraksha malas around his neck and arm, bending over a steel counter to handle fresh green leaves. Beside him, a second person in a rust-red robe and beaded rudraksha necklace sorts more leaves, and people in white shirts stand at the edge. Bowls and trays hold heaps of green leaves, a leaf is held in his hand, and a small white-and-green pile sits in a wooden tray. The man's appearance does not clearly match the page's claim, so the identity is left unsure and he is described by role.2017-08-26A photograph of ritual preparation. In the foreground, a bald man in a white cloth draped over one shoulder with a yellow border wears a long rudraksha mala and a ceremonial pendant, and is sorting green leaves with his hands. Beside him, a second man in an orange-red cloth wears a long rudraksha mala and beaded bracelets and handles more leaves. Trays and bowls hold fresh green leaves and a green fruit. Two other people in white shirts stand at the edge of the frame. The scene suggests a puja or ritual offering preparation.2017-08-26June 09 20092009-06-09 +1 copiesAugust 26 20172017-08-26A photo of several people in white ritual clothing preparing offerings at a steel counter. Three men wear white dhoti-style garments and rudraksha malas; the central man has a white cloth wrap and a gold bangle. Their hands are arranging fresh green leaves and herbs on a wooden tray beside dried leaf bowls. Other leaf bowls rest on a metal tray at right. Hands of additional people are visible at the edges. Four people are partially visible, so the count is in the 2-5 range.2017-08-26Two priests in white ritual dhotis sit on an orange mat performing a homa beside a brick-lined fire pit. The priest on the right, wearing a gold necklace and bangles, sits with palms joined in prayer before a microphone stand, a small flame rising from the pit. The priest on the left, with a rudraksha mala and a bare upper body, sits with hands near a brass plate of samagri and sticks for the fire. Behind them stand a stone temple structure with carved panels, a potted palm, and an orange cloth hanging on the wall, with a red-and-white striped backdrop.2011-12-28June 09 20092009-06-09Two women in white clothing prepare green leafy garland material on a light grey floor inside a hall. A woman kneels at left, wearing white with a yellow lanyard and glasses, sorting long strands of green leaves. An older woman with grey hair at right, in a white patterned outfit, bends forward to arrange leaves. Scattered green leaves lie on the floor, and a white canopy and wooden structure appear in the background. The scene suggests preparation of decorations for a ritual setting.2009-06-09A seated ritual scene on a red carpet with a row of devotees behind a metal railing. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl with a pink-bordered cloth, a rudraksha mala on his wrist and white tilak markings on his forehead and arms, sits cross-legged with hands joined over a paper, while a second shaved-headed man in white with spectacles sits beside him. On an orange cloth before them are brass plates holding red flower petals, vibhuti and small offerings, typical of a puja. Several people in white and orange clothing sit in the background near small oil lamps.2010-10-30October 12 20122012-10-12October 03 20112011-10-03June 09 20092009-06-09