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Four young men in orange and saffron dhotis with gold-bordered cloth stand in a row outdoors before a red-painted building, facing upward toward a tree. The leftmost holds a lit oil lamp on a stand, the man second from left holds a flame-lit lamp or aarti vessel and a silver bowl, and the man second from right holds a silver thali with offerings. The rightmost figure, with long dark hair and a gold necklace, holds a silver vessel. Some wear rudraksha-style necklaces and white forehead markings. Leaves are scattered on the ground, a red metal door and window are behind them, and a green cloth lies on a low ledge. The scene suggests an evening aarti or puja performed by sannyasi-attired devotees.

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Evening outdoor scene in front of a red-painted building with a red metal door and barred window. Several young male devotees in saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders stand in a row. The foremost man, bare-chested with long dark hair, holds up a lit oil lamp on a metal stand while another devotee beside him carries a silver bowl and a tray with offerings on green leaves. A young boy on the left holds a leaf plate, and a figure in the background wears a saffron dhoti. This appears to be an aarti being performed.2016-10-31Outdoor evening scene in front of a red-painted building with a red metal door and grilled window. A tree trunk with rope tied around it stands at left. Several young men in orange and saffron dhotis with gold borders stand in a group, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas. In the centre, a man with long braided black hair and a shaved-looking head holds a silver bowl of flowers and offerings, and a standing man at right holds a small silver cup and bell during what appears to be a ritual preparation. Dry leaves cover the ground.2016-10-31A night-time photograph outside a red-painted building with a metal lattice door. Four young men in orange dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies stand in a line on a step, carrying ritual items. The man at left holds a lit oil lamp on a leaf plate, the second holds a tray with a banana leaf and offerings, and the front-right man carries a silver bowl and plate. They wear rudraksha malas, bangles and white forehead markings, and one has long hair. Other attendants stand behind them.2016-10-31October 31 20162016-10-31October 31 20162016-10-31A group of young men in saffron-orange dhotis and wraps stand outdoors before a red-painted building with a barred door and window. One man in the foreground holds a silver bowl and a small silver dish in his left hand while raising his right arm to throw a pink flower petal into the air. Another man in front wears a long black braid, a bead necklace and ornate arm bands and holds a silver bowl, and others wear rudraksha malas and gold-bordered cloth, some holding green leaf plates. Scattered petals and dry leaves cover the ground near a tree trunk wrapped with rope. The scene suggests an offering or puja at dusk.2016-10-31October 31 20162016-10-31Outdoor evening scene beside a red brick wall and green metal gate, with a tree and hanging vines. Four ascetic men in saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders stand under the trees. The nearest man on the left holds a flaming oil lamp aloft, his face lifted upward. Behind him, a bare-chested man with a white forehead mark and beaded necklaces holds a silver plate or vessel. On the right, a man with long dreadlocked hair and white body markings on his shoulder faces away, holding a green leaf, while another man with a shaved head and glasses stands at the edge. The setting suggests an aarti or puja performed at dusk.2016-10-31Photograph of an outdoor evening ritual beside a red-painted wall and green metal gate, with a large tree and hanging vines. A young man in orange dhoti with gold borders, bare-chested and wearing beaded necklaces, raises a lit oil lamp toward the tree. Beside him, another man in orange dhoti and red-orange cloth holds a silver tray with offerings and a small bowl. On the right, a figure with long matted dreadlocks, bare back marked with white horizontal stripes, and a folded green leaf plate, stands facing away. Further right, a bald man with glasses wears an orange-red shawl. The setting is dim dusk with dry leaves on the ground.2016-10-31October 31 20162016-10-31Evening photograph of a ritual procession in a narrow courtyard beside a red brick wall and a green metal gate. A young man in orange and gold-bordered dhoti holds a lit oil lamp aloft with a flame, while a companion in orange dhoti carries a silver tray. A figure in the right foreground, shown from behind with long dreadlocked hair and white painted body markings, carries a green leaf-wrapped offering. Several other men in orange cloth and rudraksha malas stand nearby under tree branches. Background shows a bare tree and climbing vines.2016-10-31October 31 20162016-10-31