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A photograph of a hallway inside a temple-style building, with a digital wall clock showing 10:01 and framed pictures on the walls. On the right, a bald priest in a saffron-and-red dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a flower garland carries a silver tray holding an ornate decorated kalasha with green leaves and pink cloth. Beside him, a man in an orange robe with a yellow-and-green striped shawl holds a yellow booklet. On the left, two men in white dhotis and shawls stand with palms pressed together in namaste. Several other people in orange and white clothing walk in the background toward an open doorway.

Indoor photo in a hall with white tiled floor, wall-mounted air conditioners, red curtains and framed pictures. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala holds a plate. Center, an older man in orange robes and orange head wrap carries a brass tray with a decorated deity murti garlanded with yellow and white flowers and green leaves, and a pink cloth. Right, a shaved-headed man in maroon and orange robes with a rudraksha mala and white horizontal tilaka stripes on his arms carries a ritual tray. Other attendants in white and orange stand behind, one holding a ceremonial ritual item.

2014-11-01 +1 copies

November 01 2014

A photograph inside a temple-like interior with glass doors and a bright window background. In the centre, a standing woman in an orange sari with a red-beaded mala and orange garland presses her palms together. Beside her, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers holds a brass tray with a woven basket-like offering while two men in white dhotis with dark mala beads, one with a white thread across his chest, reach toward it. Behind them a man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style mala stands with others in orange. On the far right a cameraman in a dark jacket films the scene. Hanging brass bells and a wooden pillar are visible at left.

October 01 2011

2011-10-01 +1 copies

A ritual scene inside a hall with a golden peetha throne draped in red and gold behind, and a gilded ornamental figure to its left. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a headband, long hair, and multiple garlands of beads and flowers, stands barefoot holding a small silver plate, his hand extended in a gesture of blessing. Around him, several men in white dhotis with maroon borders stand barefoot; the nearest hold yellow cloths and one has palms pressed together in namaskar. Some wear rudraksha malas and white markings on their arms and faces. A video camera on a tripod at right records the proceedings, and a screen is mounted on the back wall.

A procession moves down a white-walled hall with a red carpet, decorated with hanging green leaves, coconuts and colourful cloth at the doorway. In front, a man in saffron robes with a dark red shawl, rudraksha-style gold necklaces and white tilak marks carries a silver vessel with white flowers and a yellow fruit. Behind him, saffron-robed sannyasis wear flower garlands and gold chains, and a man in saffron with a white turban and long hair walks at the centre, with a trident and ceremonial staff raised ahead. Men in white dhotis and shirts, some with lanyards, walk on the left and in the background. Banners in red and gold hang near the doorway.

July 21 2010

A photograph of an indoor hall with tiled floor and white walls, where a procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walks toward a doorway. The central figure in front wears an orange robe and a long white garland with red beads, with a rudraksha mala at the neck, and walks barefoot. Behind him a bearded sannyasi in orange holds a tall ceremonial staff, and others follow in saffron. On the right, two men in white dhoti and shirt stand with palms joined in greeting. A display board on the right reads DHYANAPEETAM VEDIC TEMPLES with photographs of temples. Through the open doorway, colourful tent or pandal decorations are visible.

A photograph of a room interior with cream walls, gold swagged curtains, a wall clock and a chandelier. A framed portrait on the left shows a figure in red and pink ornate garments with a garland, labelled as a printed portrait. Five or six men move through the room: a bald man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl in the right foreground opens a carved wooden door, a man in white kurta with a dark rudraksha mala walks beside him, two men in orange-red dhotis wear gold-coloured necklaces and a man in white dhoti and shirt walks in the background, while a man in a white shirt stands at left. Their bare feet are on a polished white marble floor.

A photograph of a room in a devotional setting where several saffron-robed sannyasis gather. A bald man in a brown dhoti and shawl, with a red-and-white garland, holds a tray of flowers and garlands. Beside him, a long-haired bearded man in dark brown robes, wearing rudraksha beads and a garland, reaches toward the tray. Another man in a white and gold shawl stands behind them. On the right, a man in orange robes holds a red-and-orange bundle with garlands, and an older white-bearded man in orange sits on the left with a red turban. A framed wall poster shows a temple collage, and framed deity paintings hang above. Three men on the right wear dark garlands and orange clothing. Description includes a person as the long-haired man in brown robes with rudraksha beads and a garland, presenting the garland tray.

July 13 2009