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A photograph of a woman in an orange shawl and a small red bindi, seated at a stone platform with her hands resting on a golden tiered Shiva Meru structure on a brass base, a ritual object used in a consecration. Behind her, a young woman in white with an orange shawl and mala looks down, and other devotees in white and orange stand and sit. A man in an orange garment bows near a white cloth on a wooden tray at right. The scene is lit warmly at night, with several people leaning in close around the sacred object.

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A photograph of a temple consecration scene at night. In the foreground, a young woman in a white sari with a gold border and a rudraksha mala rests her hand on a gold-coloured Shiva Meru, a stepped three-dimensional sacred structure, set on a square base over an orange cloth. Beside her, a young woman in an orange shawl over white clothes sits with palms pressed together in prayer. Behind them, devotees in orange and white garments sit and stand, including a woman in a white headscarf and a man in orange at the right edge. A white-covered cushion and a wooden tray lie to the right. Overall, the scene shows devotees gathered for the garbha consecration rite.2006-12-11A group of seated women in saffron-orange robes meditate with eyes closed in a hall. In the foreground a woman with shoulder-length light brown hair wears a saffron wrap and a dark bead mala. Beside her a woman with curly light hair and a red bindi sits in a similar orange wrap. Several others in orange sit behind them. At the left edge a gilded deity murti and a red floral offering are visible. The setting suggests a meditation or initiation session in a temple-like hall.2006-08-22A photograph of a ceremonial moment in an indoor hall. A man in white kurta and white head cloth kneels and bows low, placing his hands on a silver base beside a golden lion-form seat. A seated figure in orange robes and a red-patterned cloth, wearing a gold necklace and holding a garland, sits on a throne-like seat with a golden lion head. Standing behind them are people in orange shawls, a woman in a green sari with a red shawl, and attendants in white, many with hands folded in respect. Flower garlands hang near the seat.2008-07-17Photo of a ceremonial worship scene in a temple hall with red and white striped walls and an ornate gold throne at left. Two men in white dhotis with white forehead markings and wooden bead malas sit cross-legged at a low gold table holding silver trays of pink lotus flowers and offerings. A woman in a white and green-bordered sari with an orange shawl stands behind them, looking on. Women in white saris with orange shawls sit at the table's edge, and an orange-draped seat with red cushions appears at right.2010-10-30A seated woman in the foreground wears an orange saffron robe with red border, a dark wooden rudraksha mala with a small pendant, and has white forehead markings, looking forward in a calm, composed way. Behind her, rows of seated young women and girls in orange and red robes, many with white forehead bands, sit in a temple hall during a puja. A brass oil lamp, small brass bowls and ritual items sit on a low tray at the lower left, and a gold deity murti is visible in the background. Partial view of a second set of seated devotees in white and red clothing.2014-08-21A photograph of a monastic initiation ceremony in an indoor hall. In the centre, a man in a white shirt and an orange-saffron robe stands while a shaved-headed monk in orange robes and a beaded necklace leans in close to him. At right, several seated monks in orange robes, some shaven-headed, sit before a brass vessel and a ceremonial setup with scattered red petals. Other seated figures in orange and white are in the background, and portrait photographs hang on the wall above. The floor is covered with petals.2006-08-22A night-time ritual at a construction site, photographed from a low angle. In the foreground a golden kalasha-shaped vessel sits on an orange cloth beside a white-draped wooden object. A young man in white clothes and a dark red cloth on his shoulders kneels with hands pressed together in front of his face. Beside him a man in an orange shawl lies prone on the ground in devotion. Behind them a large group of devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls stand with hands folded, some holding small items, while others in orange and pink clothing stand further back. A wooden pole and a bright white light stand in the scene.2006-12-11A photograph taken from above of a night-time ritual at a stone-floored shrine. A central figure with long, dark, swept-back hair and an orange garment kneels or squats on the floor, hands extended toward a small golden yantra-like object set on a copper plate atop a stone platform. Around him, several young men in white kurtas and orange shawls kneel or stand, one leaning forward to tend the object, another with a grey stone slab nearby. A white cloth lies beside the platform, and bamboo railing is visible in the lower corner. The setting appears to be a sanctum-style space with a brick wall behind. The scene is consistent with a consecration rite, and the central figure shows distinctive long hair and orange clothing cues, so this may be Swamiji (probable) performing the ritual.2006-12-11A photograph of a group of women seated cross-legged in meditation, eyes closed, wearing saffron-orange draped robes and dark beaded malas. In the foreground a woman with long light-brown hair and a red bindi sits with hands resting in her lap, while others with dark and light hair sit beside and behind her. A gilded ceremonial object is visible at the upper left edge, and a potted plant appears at the lower right. The setting is dim, with a pale yellow tiled wall behind. Other orange-clad figures are partly visible in the background.2006-08-22July 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual food offering in a hall. In the foreground, an older woman in a rust-brown sari sits on the left, handing golden-yellow food from a large silver-rimmed brass tray. A woman in white with a white hairnet and rudraksha mala takes an offering from the tray. Beside her, a young person with long dreadlocked hair in a bun and orange saffron robes receives food with cupped hands. Behind them, several people in orange saffron robes stand, and a laptop sits on a purple cloth. No clear visible a person candidate is present.2019-01-01September 22 20142014-09-22