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December 20 2006

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A photograph of a ceremonial exchange under a tented pavilion at night. A bare-chested man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching orange turban wearing a multi-coloured flower garland stands at right, extending a brass tray of flowers. Facing him, a man in a white dhoti and shirt holds out his hands to receive the offering, and a second man in a white dhoti stands beside him holding a folded red and gold silk shawl. Further left, a man in a checked shirt and a man in a beige shirt watch, and a man in a red silk dhoti with a garland stands in the middle. A seated crowd of children and men in white and yellow clothes sits in the background, with a young man in white and orange at far right. Hanging decorative fabric panels with elephant motifs frame the top of the pavilion. The scene suggests a temple honour or felicitation exchange.2006-12-20December 20 20062006-12-20December 20 20062006-12-20A photograph inside a decorated hall with a draped white ceiling and colourful striped pillars with orange tassels. A line of men in white dhotis and white shirts stands at left, several with hands folded in greeting. In the centre, a man in a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, with a rudraksha-style mala and a white paper in hand, stands before a line of devotees. Beside him, a monk in saffron robes holds a brass plate with offerings. Other saffron-robed monks and women in red and pink saris stand in the background, with a stage curtain of blue and gold behind them. Ceremony in progress.2011-03-05A ceremonial blessing line inside a decorated hall with a draped white and grey ceiling canopy and colourful striped pillars. A priest in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth, a white-and-gold shawl, a gold necklace and a white tilak on his forehead presses his palm onto the head of a standing devotee, holding a small folded paper in his other hand. Beside him, a bald man in an orange-saffron robe holds a brass plate with offerings, and another white-clad attendant holds a tray of flower garlands. Men in white shirts and lungis stand in a row with hands clasped or folded, and a few more people in colourful clothes wait behind. Projection screens hang on the walls behind the group. No identifiable a person figure is clearly distinguishable from appearance alone.2011-03-05 +1 copiesA photograph inside a hall with a draped ceiling and decorated painted pillars. In the foreground, a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a shaved head holds a silver tray toward a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with an orange shawl. Several men in shirts and trousers stand around, some with hands folded. To the right, people in white sit or kneel on a glossy floor near a decorated altar with flowers and lamps. The scene suggests a devotional reception of offerings.2011-02-02Photograph inside a decorated hall with a draped white ceiling canopy and tall pillars wrapped in coloured cloth. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold border and a sacred thread stands centre, with tilak on his forehead, placing his hand on the head of a man with folded hands. Another priest in a white dhoti holds a tray. On the right, a monk in a saffron-orange robe carries a brass tray and stands beside a man in white with a gold-and-saffron shawl. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand in line on the left waiting, and more devotees in saffron and white stand behind. Screens and a backdrop hang in the background.2011-03-05Indoor evening scene in a large tent with white plastic chairs and hanging decorative tassel panels overhead. A man on the left in an orange turban and orange robe, shown in profile, walks forward. In the centre, a man in a red ceremonial dhoti and shawl carries a metal bowl of offerings, with a gold-coloured item visible, while a man in a maroon checked shirt and beige trousers walks beside him. Behind them, men in white dhotis and white shirts with orange shawls follow along a yellow-marked floor lane. On the right, a young man in a white kurta with an orange shawl and a white dhoti walks past. The setting suggests a temple procession or ritual walk.2006-12-20A photograph inside a tent-roofed hall with draped white and grey ceiling fabric, colourful striped pillars and ceiling fans. A priest in a white dhoti and gold-trimmed shawl, holding a silver tray with offerings, touches the forehead of a devotee in white shirt and dhoti whose hands are folded in namaskar. A line of men in white and pale shirts stands behind them, several with hands joined in prayer. On the right, a monk in saffron-orange robes walks past carrying a tray. Another priest stands nearby in a white and orange garment. Devotees are seated or standing in the background.2011-03-05December 20 20062006-12-20December 20 20062006-12-20A photograph inside a decorated hall with a white tent ceiling and colourful cloth pillars hanging from above. In the foreground, a bald man in an orange saffron robe with a white shawl stands among devotees, while several men in white and dark striped shirts stand with hands pressed in prayer. A bald man in white dhoti with a red border and a bare upper body stands at right, and a man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads stands near the centre. A silver tray is held by a man in a dark striped shirt. Behind them, other white-clad figures sit on the floor and a golden decorative backdrop glows. No identity is attributed to any person in the scene.2010-10-19