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Four shaved-headed men in white dhotis with red borders sit cross-legged on a woven mat, chanting from printed booklets placed before them. Each wears a gold beaded necklace and the man second from left has his hands folded in prayer. Microphones on stands are in front of them, and a brass bell rests on the mat. Behind them stands an ornate gold throne with a red cushion against an orange wall, with a black board of names and white-and-red striped steps at right. The scene suggests a pada puja chanting session. No candidate is clearly recognizable as a person, so the figures are described by role and dress only.

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A photograph of four shaven-headed men in white dhotis and shawls with red-and-maroon borders sit on an orange mat before an orange wall and a draped table decorated with red and white flowers. Several wear gold beaded necklaces, and most have white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads. The man second from left wears glasses and holds his hands together; the man third from left holds a printed sheet and sits before a microphone on a stand. Two brass bells lie on the mat in the foreground, and a woman in a yellow-trimmed garment is visible at the bottom right. This looks like a pada puja or chanting gathering, and the men appear to be priests or disciples.2010-08-26Four priests in white dhotis with maroon borders sit cross-legged on an orange mat during a chanting session in a hall with orange walls. Each wears heavy gold beaded necklaces; the two front men hold small brass handbells, and the man at right reads from a printed book placed before a microphone stand. Behind them, a gold-carved throne and a framed portrait on the wall show a figure in orange robes with a long garland, above a copper bowl on a shelf. A tiered wall at the far right has red and white stripes. Papers lie on the floor in front of the chanters.2010-08-25Three men in white dhoti and shawls with red-bordered cloth sit cross-legged on a floor mat during a chanting session. Each wears a gold-bead necklace with a pendant, and white vertical marks are painted on their foreheads and arms. The man at centre holds a small clip microphone and chants, while the man at right also holds a microphone. A brass bell lies on the mat in front, and a notebook is open at the lower right. Behind them, a figure in orange robes sits near an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of an orange wall with a red-and-white striped panel and a black board with white lettering. Nobody in the background is identified.2010-08-21A photograph of a group of shaven-headed priests in white dhotis and white shawls with red and maroon borders, seated on the floor of a temple hall. Several wear heavy gold-beaded necklaces and white tripundra marks on their foreheads. Three in front chant from open books on a stand covered with an orange cloth, with microphones before them, and a brass bell rests on the floor. Behind them other white-clad men and a woman in orange sit, with smoke rising at the right. A gold carved throne with a lion-head motif stands at left, and a board listing names and times hangs on the orange wall.2010-09-14Three shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit cross-legged on an orange cloth before microphones. Each wears a long gold bead necklace and white forehead markings. The man on the left rings a handbell, while the centre priest reads from a sheet of printed paper and the right priest chants with eyes lowered. Behind them a man in a yellow shawl stands near a red-cushioned gold throne against an orange wall. A small framed picture is visible at the lower right edge. The scene suggests a chanting ritual such as a puja.2010-08-28August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesThree priests sit cross-legged on a woven mat during a Vedic recitation in a plain hall. The central priest, shaven-headed with white tilak and wire-rimmed glasses, rings a brass handbell and wears a gold beaded necklace over white dhoti and shawl with maroon borders. The priest at left holds a small brass bell and reads from printed sheets, also in white with gold beads. A third person sits at the right edge. Behind them stands an ornate gilded throne-style bench with a red cushion and lion-head armrests, beside white plastic chairs against an orange wall. Printed text on a striped cloth reads NITHYANANDAPEETAM.2010-09-06Two shaved-headed men in white dhotis with maroon and red borders sit cross-legged on an orange and striped mat in a hall. Both wear gold bead necklaces and have white and red markings on their foreheads and arms. The man on the left, eyes lowered, sits with hands folded and a brass bell placed before him. The man on the right holds a microphone near his mouth and a sheet of paper, speaking while reading. Behind them stands an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and carved lion-head arms, set against a red wall.2010-08-19Four men sit cross-legged on a floor mat in front of a red-orange wall during a chanting session. The central figure wears an orange robe and eyes closed, hands folded in his lap, with white and red tilak marks on his forehead. To his left, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with red borders and gold necklace sits with eyes closed. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold necklace and red bindi looks ahead. On the right, a man in white dhoti with red borders and gold beaded necklace holds a small lapel microphone, reciting. A brass bell rests on the mat in the foreground.2010-09-03A photograph of a seated group of shaved-headed men in white dhotis with maroon-and-white borders and white upper cloths, many wearing gold bead necklaces, sitting on an orange cloth in an orange-walled hall. The man at centre holds a microphone in one hand and a small book is open on the floor before them. Several men have their eyes closed and hands folded in meditation or chanting, and a man at right presses his palms together in greeting. Behind them, a small pale-orange cloth and red railing frame a doorway with greenery beyond. Five men are prominent, with more visible at the back, all in ritual white clothing typical of a pada puja. No one is identified as a person.2010-08-06A photograph of four shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and shawls with red borders, seated cross-legged on a floor covered by an orange cloth, chanting at microphones. Each wears a large gold-coloured necklace and has white and yellow tilak marks on the forehead and arms. Open books with printed pages rest before them, and a small brass bell sits on the floor. Behind them, a golden ornate throne with a red cushion stands against an orange wall. Several other seated people in white and orange clothing are visible further back, and a wall sign lists text. The scene suggests a puja recitation session.2010-09-14August 02 20102010-08-02 +1 copies