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A seated man in a rust-red robe with a gold-edged border sits on a low wooden stool, smiling and holding a thin stick over a round metal tray filled with red powder, into which his bare feet are dipped. He has long dark hair, a beard, and a white vertical mark on his forehead. Three shirtless men in white dhotis sit behind him on a stone step, one with a gold necklace and rudraksha mala, one wearing a cloth around his head. Other devotees in orange cloth and a wooden tray with a small brass vessel are at the edges. Pink water bottle, fan and a wall with a glass case are visible in the background.

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November 09 20162016-11-09A photo of an outdoor ritual. A long-haired bearded man in an orange-red shawl and dhoti sits on a low wooden stool, his bare right foot resting in a shallow dish of red kumkum powder while he holds a small brass or gold-toned instrument. A tilak mark is on his forehead and a red wristband is visible. Around him, several shirtless men in white dhotis with rudraksha and beaded necklaces sit on the stone step, one with a sacred Om pendant. A small wooden tray holds a lit oil lamp, a folded pink towel rests on a wooden stool, and a black microphone lies on a towel. Other people in orange and teal saris and orange robes are at the edges of the frame.2016-11-11 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor ritual on a stone platform beneath a covered veranda. A bearded man with long dark hair and a tilak on his forehead sits on a low wooden stool, wearing a rust-red robe with gold border and holding a stick or incense-like object in his hand, his left foot resting in a silver bowl of red kumkum. Behind him, a visible probable Swamiji figure with long swept-back hair and red robes is the central presence. Two shirtless young men in white dhotis wearing rudraksha-style necklaces sit cross-legged to the left, one with an Om tattoo on his chest. Behind them, several people in orange and saffron garments sit or stand near a low wooden desk with papers and a bottle of water. A small wooden tray with a red cloth sits in the foreground.2016-11-09November 11 20162016-11-11 +1 copiesOutdoors on a stone step, a bearded man with long dreadlocked hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on a low wooden stool, wearing a rust-red sleeveless wrap and gold-bordered dhoti. He has one bare foot pressed into a silver-rimmed plate of red kumkum powder, and holds a small brass vessel or pen-like object in his hand. Behind him, a shirtless man with an Om symbol painted on his chest and white dhoti sits, and several people in orange robes and rudraksha malas stand near a wooden table. A microphone rests on a wooden tray at right. The scene suggests a ritual foot-ceremony with kumkum.2016-11-11 +1 copiesNovember 09 20162016-11-09November 09 20162016-11-09November 09 20162016-11-09Outdoor ritual scene under a covered porch with pillars. A central figure with long dreadlocked black hair, a light forehead mark, a short beard, and a rust-orange dhoti and shawl sits on a low wooden stool beside a red-and-orange towel, holding a small brass tool over a silver bowl of red kumkum powder. A lit oil lamp sits on the ground. Several shirtless men in white dhotis sit on a stone step, one wearing rudraksha-style beads and necklaces. Behind them, a group of young people in orange and saffron garments and bead malas stand watching near a wooden table with papers. A water bottle and a small brass vessel rest nearby.2016-11-09A seated man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl with a tilak on his forehead sits on a stone step, holding a lit wick or lamp flame in one hand and a microphone in the other. His long dark hair falls down his back and he has a full beard. Beside him, two shirtless young men in white dhotis and gold chains sit with eyes closed, one with an Om tattoo on his chest. Behind them, a woman in orange and another person sit under a thatched open pavilion. In the foreground are bowls of red kumkum powder and yellow turmeric or rice powder.2016-11-09Outdoor courtyard scene with a seated man in rust-red robes and a red-orange shawl, with long dreadlock-style hair, bare feet and a vertical tilak on his forehead, sitting on a low wooden stool with his feet placed in a shallow brass bowl of red kumkum powder. He holds a small stylus or brush. Around him, shirtless men in white dhotis with ash and sandalwood markings sit on the stone floor, one with a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, while women in orange saffron garments with rudraksha malas sit at right. A metal refrigerator-like cabinet, a standing fan, a pink water bottle and a small table with papers and cups form the background. The scene suggests a foot-anointing ritual (padapuja) with kumkum.2016-11-09Outdoor ritual on a stone platform beneath a tiled roof. A bearded man with long dreadlocked hair and a forehead tilak sits on a low wooden stool, wearing a rust-red ochre wrap and dhoti, holding a handheld microphone in one hand while lighting a small flame with a metal tool in the other. Behind him, two shirtless young men in white dhotis sit cross-legged, one wearing a gold chain and rudraksha-style beads, the other with an OM symbol on his chest. Others in orange clothing sit further back. A wooden tray holds a small brass lamp, a red towel lies nearby, and a bowl of red kumkum powder sits in the foreground beside a water bottle.2016-11-09