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A seated man in a gilded ornate chair, wearing a black turban, saffron-red dhoti and wrap, a rudraksha mala, and ceremonial gold necklaces, has his feet being washed or honoured. A older man in a purple checked shirt, black trousers and a red lanyard bends forward to touch the seated man's feet, while a bowl of betel leaves and two covered brass containers rest on a white cloth in front. Behind them, two men in white dhotis with gold borders stand near a row of steel cooking pots and dishes on a counter, with a red sofa at the right edge.

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December 20 20152015-12-20December 20 20152015-12-20December 20 20152015-12-20December 20 20152015-12-20A photograph of a seated man on a gold-and-red throne with carved gold backrest, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a long rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, a bindi-style mark on the forehead, and dark swept-back hair. He sits with eyes closed and hands resting on his lap. Facing him, a man in a white shirt with a red shawl kneels by a white counter holding a steel bowl of cooked food and bowls of prepared dishes. Behind them, several people in white dhotis with red shawls stand, and a red sofa and basket sit at the right. In the foreground are a basket of green leaves and a bowl of conch-like shells. Steel vessels, pots, and bottled condiments are scattered on the counter, consistent with food preparation for an offering.2015-12-20A photograph of a kitchen-style ritual setting with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. The seated man wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a long rudraksha-style mala and an orange-and-gold necklace, and has long swept-back hair and a yellow forehead mark. A bald man in a grey t-shirt and red-and-white shawl kneels on the right, handing a small item across a white cloth toward him. Behind them a standing man in white dhoti with a red-beaded mala watches, and another man in white and yellow garments stands near tall steel pots, bowls of food, jars and a plate of green leaves. A red sofa and blue curtain are in the background.2015-12-20Photograph of a seated figure on a gold ornate throne with red cushions, wearing an orange-red saffron cloth draped over the body, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, long dark hair swept back. He hands a small offering to a man seated on the floor in a blue plaid shirt and glasses, who extends both palms to receive it. Behind them, people in white dhotis with gold-striped borders move among steel cooking pots and trays of food on a white-covered table; a bowl of green leaves and a bowl with a small white item sit in front. Tiled floor, red sofa at the right edge. Two people in white dhotis are partly visible in the background.2015-12-20December 20 20152015-12-20December 20 20152015-12-20December 20 20152015-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20152015-12-20A photograph of a ritual food offering in a hall with a red sofa and blue drape. A man with a dark turban and rudraksha mala, wearing an orange-red dhoti and gold-trimmed shawl, sits cross-legged on a gilded throne-like seat with a golden backrest. Beside him a tray holds green leaves and small brass bowls. A woman in a white top and white dhoti bends over a steel pot to serve rice from a large silver bowl. An older man in a dark outfit with an orange shawl kneels on the floor, hands extended over food. Standing behind are men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and a woman in a red dress with a red stole and visitor badge.2015-12-20