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Indoor ritual scene with devotees seated on orange cloth on a tiled floor. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in orange robe and a woman in orange sari kneel over a steel bowl of cooked rice and vegetables, serving food with their hands. A framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes, adorned with a garland of yellow and red flowers, stands on a white-covered stool behind them. Other devotees in white and orange clothing sit nearby, one with a gold necklace, and a woman at left in white holds a bowl of food. A wooden carved stool and a microphone stand are visible, with a white plastered wall behind.

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A photograph of a devotional offering in a plain tiled hall. A framed portrait garlanded with orange and red flowers stands on an orange cloth, with a smaller framed picture and a white cloth on a chair beside it. In the foreground, a woman in orange robes sits cross-legged on an orange cloth, scooping food from a steel bowl. A figure in orange robes with a shaved head kneels at right, holding a portion of food. Two women in orange saris sit nearby, and other devotees in white and orange stand and sit in the background. A carved wooden peetha-style seat is at left, and banana-leaf plates are on the floor at right.2011-03-05A photograph of a ritual food offering inside a plain room with white tiled walls. In the centre, a shaven-headed man in orange robes kneels and offers rice from his hand to a seated woman in orange, while another woman in an orange sari kneels at left beside a steel bowl of rice. Behind them a large framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes, garlanded with marigolds, stands on the floor. Men and women in white and orange clothing sit on mats at right and rear, with a wooden carved stool and a white cloth on a chair at left. Plates of food lie on mats nearby.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.2011-03-05Indoor photo of women in orange and white garments preparing food offerings on the floor of a hall with orange-tiled flooring. A woman in an orange sari on the left presses rice from a steel bowl, while a younger woman in white kurta with an orange shawl and mala beads kneels beside her, both reaching toward the bowl. Behind them, a large framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and beaded necklaces rests on the floor, decorated with flowers and ribbons, and a small framed picture sits on a white draped chair. Several devotees in orange and white stand or sit in the background, and a wooden carved chair appears at the left edge.2011-03-05A photograph of a ritual meal being served inside a temple-like hall with white walls and white tiled floor. In the centre, a bald man in saffron robes kneels and reaches toward a woman in orange sari seated on an orange cloth and striped mat, who holds a rice ball near a brass plate of food. Steel bowls of cooked rice and a curry-like dish sit on the floor, and a brass tray of small oil lamps lies in the foreground beside banana leaves with food. Other people in orange robes and white dhotis and saris stand along the back. Nearby sit a wooden stool and a white-draped chair. The scene suggests a community food offering.2011-03-05 +3 copiesJuly 20 20112011-07-20 +1 copiesA 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 puja inside a hall with a maroon velvet curtain backdrop. In the foreground, a woman in orange sari with glasses sits on a carved wooden seat, taking grains from a steel bowl of cooked grain. Opposite her, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl with a red border holds grain and a rudraksha-style bead bracelet. Behind them, a standing woman in orange and white attire watches. A framed portrait garlanded with orange and pink flowers sits on a cream throne-style chair, and pink flowers decorate the seat. A brass vessel and small cup sit on a mat. The scene appears to be a ritual offering of grain.2011-07-20 +1 copiesIndoor 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 seated man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and long dark hair sits on a red cushioned throne draped with white and red flower garlands, extending his hand toward a bowl of rice on a banana leaf. A woman in an orange sari with a red blouse bends forward and offers food to him with both hands. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and orange cloths sit or stand in a pink-walled hall, with a fan, a small table covered in yellow cloth, and a red hanging visible. A gold-framed picture sits at the lower right. The man on the throne has distinctive long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, a probable match for a person in an appearance-based sense.2011-11-07Photograph 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.2011-03-05November 07 20112011-11-07