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February 14 2013

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A seated elderly man in a white kurta with a saffron-and-cream shawl sits in a red chair, holding small items in his hands during a ritual gathering. Around him stand devotees with palms pressed together, including a robed man in grey jacket with white tilak, a woman in orange sari, and a man in orange-and-cream dhoti. In the foreground at lower right, a man with grey hair offers folded hands. A brass pot, fruit, flowers, banana, orange, coins and money sit on a cloth in front.2013-02-14Photograph of a seated ritual reception in a thatched pavilion. A white-haired elderly man in white dhoti and shawl with saffron edging sits on a red plastic chair, receiving a woman in an orange-brown sannyasi robe who gestures with her hands. Standing around them are men in white and cream clothing, a man in a brown jacket, and a man in a green-striped shawl. In the foreground a tray holds marigold garlands, bananas, grapes, an orange, apples, currency notes and a copper pot, indicating an offering or puja.2013-02-14February 14 20132013-02-14Photograph of an indoor gathering where a seated elderly man in white dhoti and kurta with an orange-and-gold shawl, glasses and a vertical tilak on his forehead cups yellow flower petals in both hands. Beside him, a younger person in an orange robe with a gold-edged shawl and a red bindi sits with hands cupped, also holding petals. On the left, a man in a grey jacket with palms pressed together stands in namaskar. Behind them, several people in white and orange clothing stand, and a metal bowl of yellow and orange petals sits at the bottom right. The scene suggests a devotional offering of flowers.2013-02-14A seated elderly man in white dhoti and kurta with a yellow-bordered shawl holds his hands over a brass aarti tray of lit oil lamps with red flowers, receiving the flame during a ritual. Beside him a woman in an orange sari with gold border and gold bangles stands with palms pressed together. A standing man in a black argyle sweater and green sash holds a microphone, and a man in beige with a pearl mala and a tilak on his forehead looks on. A bald white-bearded man in the lower right and a man with a red chair behind are also visible. The setting is an open outdoor camp area.2013-02-14July 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual in progress. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red sari and a thick garland of yellow and purple flowers, sits cross-legged on a patterned mat and holds a brass tray of fruit, bananas, coconut pieces and lit camphor-like offerings. Beside them, a man in orange robes with a shaved head and gold neck ornaments sits with palms joined. Several people in white dhotis and white kurtas stand behind with hands folded, some wearing yellow shawls and rudraksha or bead necklaces. A bare-chested priest in the foreground with a green bead necklace extends his hand toward the tray. The scene suggests a puja or aarti at a temple, with devotees watching attentively.2010-01-08February 14 20132013-02-14A photograph of a ritual scene in a dimly lit hall. A seated man in an orange-saffron cloth with an orange head covering sits on a white-covered chair, with a rudraksha mala visible, while an elderly man in white kneels before him and extends a hand toward a tray of flower petals. A young man in white on the left holds a metal tray heaped with pink and yellow flowers. Behind them a man in white with a mala and a woman in a white sari stand with hands folded, and a woman in a purple sari kneels in the lower right foreground. Floral garlands and a small lit area with offerings are visible in the background.2007-09-30A seated man in a red-orange turban and rust-red robe, with a rudraksha mala and red arm bands, hands an orange fruit to a man in a white shirt who leans forward with cupped hands. Behind them stand women in orange and white saris, one wearing a rudraksha mala, and an older woman in a teal sari with gold border. Potted green plants and gold-garlanded deity figures fill the background. Gold-plated items, orange fruits and a wooden tray sit in the foreground.2016-02-02 +1 copiesA padapuja-style ritual in a decorated room. An elderly woman with white hair, wearing a white sari with gold border, kneels and pours liquid from a small vessel over the feet of a seated figure dressed in saffron-orange cloth, while she holds a brass plate with fruit and offerings. Garlands of white flowers and red blooms lie beside the feet. Behind her, a young man in a white dhoti with gold border sits with a rudraksha mala, and several young men in orange robes with rudraksha malas sit watching. A shaved-headed man in orange and a woman in a purple sari sit at the left edge, with pink and orange flower petals on the floor.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJune 27 20142014-06-27