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A photograph of a ritual meal scene indoors on a white tiled floor. In the foreground a man in saffron-orange robes kneels low with his forehead bowed to the floor, with a steel bowl of food before him. Beside him a woman in an orange sari-style garment with hair in a bun reaches toward a steel bowl of rice and a plate of food on a purple-and-orange cloth. A seated man in white dhoti and shawl sits with hands folded. Standing behind are other figures in orange robes and white sarees and dhotis, one holding a small steel vessel and a gold-coloured item, and a woman in a green-bordered white sari. A banana leaf with offerings of grains, sweets and fruit lies at the lower left, and steel bowls sit nearby on a table.

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A photograph of a devotional offering inside a hall with white-tiled floor and orange mats. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sari sits cross-legged and hands food to a girl in white with an orange shawl and beaded necklace, who holds the offering out. A steel bowl of cooked rice sits between them, and another steel vessel is visible at left. A bald person in orange robes bends forward at lower right. Behind them, a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and garland stands beside a white-draped chair with flower offerings, and several people in white dhotis and orange shawls kneel or stand at right. A large carved wooden plate hangs on the left wall.2011-03-05Photograph of a devotional ritual in an indoor hall with white floor tiles. In the left foreground, a woman in an orange sari with dark red border sits on an orange cloth beside a steel bowl of cooked food, mixing or serving it. In the centre, a young girl in a white sari with gold border and a red-orange shawl kneels on an orange mat, holding yellow flowers in her cupped hands. Behind her, a woman in an orange sari kneels, and several people in white dhotis and orange cloths stand or kneel. In the right foreground, a man in an orange robe with maroon border bends forward in full prostration, forehead to the floor. A framed portrait with a garland of flowers stands at the left edge, and metal cups and banana-leaf offerings sit on the floor near the back.2011-03-05Indoor ritual scene in a temple-style hall with a white tiled floor. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in orange robes kneels on a mat, leaning forward to take an offering from a woman seated on a low wooden seat. The woman wears an orange sari with a red border and bangles, and holds a small brass or gold vessel. A steel bowl of yellow-brown food sits on the mat between them, with another steel bowl of white rice nearby. Several standing figures in orange robes and white dhotis and saris stand in the background, along with a pair of steps. A steel plate holding small brass oil lamps sits in the lower left, and a banana leaf with food is visible at the edge of the frame. The scene suggests a puja or annadan offering.2011-03-05A photograph inside a plain whitewashed room with pale tiled floor. In the foreground, a bald man in orange robes kneels on an orange mat beside a woman in an orange sari, both handling food from metal bowls. Behind them, young women in white saris with red-orange shawls stand, and framed photos with marigold garlands and a white draped cloth stand on a low table. A banana leaf with food and steel cups sits at right. The kneeling man shows no clear a person cues such as long hair, crown, or rudraksha malas, so his identity is uncertain.2011-03-05A photograph of a devotional food offering on a cream tiled floor. In the centre, a bald saffron-robed man in orange with a maroon border kneels and reaches into a large steel bowl of cooked rice and spices, while a woman in orange sari with maroon border, seated at left, also presses rice from a bowl. Behind them, a large framed portrait of a woman in orange robes is garlanded with red and white flowers, and a smaller framed image sits on a white cloth-covered chair. Other devotees in white and orange sit on mats along the wall, one in white with a gold chain and another in orange, with a microphone stand visible. A round carved wooden stool stands at left.2011-03-05A photograph inside a plain room with pale tiled walls and a small microphone stand. Several saffron-robed men stand on an orange cloth. The bald man in the centre wears an orange shawl over his shoulder and has his back to the camera. A man in white dhoti kneels with his head bowed on a white cloth. A woman in a cream saree with a red border sits cross-legged on the floor, holding betel leaves, and a silver plate with green leaves sits in the foreground. On the left, a woman in an orange saree stands near a man in orange wearing a gold-beaded necklace. The scene suggests a ritual offering with betel leaves.2011-03-05A photograph of a meal offering ritual indoors on a mat-covered floor. A man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a red-brown shawl over a dhoti, sits cross-legged with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, holding food near a large steel bowl. Nearby, a bald man in saffron robes sits on the floor, and a woman in orange sari with a red blouse stands with food in hand. Several people in orange and saffron clothing stand and sit around, with banana leaves of prepared food laid out in front. A framed portrait labelled with a name on a small table is shown beside an orange cloth, a red cloth draped over a chair, and a wall behind. Around 8 people are visible in total.2012-10-12A photo of a ritual feeding in a plain cream-walled hall. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing orange cloth and a beaded necklace, sits on a red and gold cushion behind a small offering plate and a brass tray of food. Standing and kneeling devotees in orange and red saris and saffron dhotis stand around, some holding food. Several seated people on the floor face green leaf plates loaded with food. A framed photograph and a draped cloth stand on a table at the left. A person in a teal sari sits in the lower right. Pale orange and saffron tones dominate the scene.2012-10-12A photograph of a ritual in a plain white-walled hall with a tiled floor. A framed portrait of a long-haired woman in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace, garlanded with red and orange flowers, stands at right on an orange cloth, labelled as a portrait of Swamiji's picture. In the foreground a man in an orange robe bends over a metal pot beside a low wooden seat. Seated devotees in orange robes with beads and necklaces sit cross-legged on mats, some with small brass cups before them, and leaf plates hold food offerings. Standing behind them are people in white dhoti and saree-style garments, one woman in a green-bordered white saree, and a man with a white shawl. Bright lamp lighting fills the room.2011-03-05A indoor ritual scene in a plain hall with white tiled walls and orange cloth laid on the floor. In the centre, a man in an orange robe bends low over a plate of food placed on a banana leaf on the floor, beside a small bowl. To the right, a large framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes and beads, garlanded with white and orange flowers, stands on the floor as the focus of the offering. Behind, a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a vessel and a woman in a white sari with a green border stands nearby. On the left, several seated people in orange and white clothes, some with rudraksha malas, sit on the floor with brass vessels and cups in front of them. A large steel pot sits on the floor and a tray of leaves is in the foreground.2011-03-05A ceremonial scene in an indoor hall with dark red draped curtains and potted green plants. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sari with a red-and-gold border bends forward, offering yellow flowers or grains from her hands into a silver bowl set on a red-and-gold cloth draped over a low table. Beside her, a young boy in orange cloth kneels with his hands near the bowl. Behind them, a large gold ornamental backrest or throne piece stands out. A man with a shaved head in orange and saffron robes and a rudraksha mala stands on the left, with other people in orange and white attire around the area, some seated on white cloth. Steel vessels and a green leaf sit on the floor nearby.2014-12-28December 28 20142014-12-28