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Photo of a ritual at an outdoor temple-like setting with a stone pillar. Two young men in saffron-orange turbans and orange dhotis stand at left; the one in the centre is bare-chested, wearing rudraksha malas and a pendant, holding a metal bowl over a woven basket drum. At right, a man with long dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a red and white flower garland and a brown-red shawl raises a bundle of green leaves overhead. A small electronic device sits on a stand in front. Ritual cues suggest a puja or abhishekam; the seated figure's identity cannot be determined from appearance.

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Outdoor evening ritual at a temple-like setting with a carved stone wall behind. Two young attendants in orange turbans and orange dhotis, one with rudraksha malas, stand at left. A central standing man in an orange turban, bare-chested, wearing rudraksha malas and an orange shawl, holds a woven basket-covered kalasha and a bundle of green leaves, dipping leaves toward a seated man on the right. The seated man wears a long red-and-white flower garland, a brown-red cloth with gold border, a red tilak on his forehead, and gold earrings, and holds a brass vessel with leaves. A silver lion-headed carved figure sits at lower right. Looks like a purification or abhishekam ritual; the standing figure's appearance is not clearly identifiable, so the seated figure is a devotee-receiving role.2017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05A photograph of a seated ritual on a silver-backed red throne. A seated man in a maroon-brown cloth with a red and white flower garland and gold ornaments raises a green leaf sprig overhead, with a white tilak on his forehead. Beside him a shaved-headed attendant in saffron robes and a saffron turban holds a white bowl and a water vessel, with rudraksha malas on his chest. A second saffron-clad attendant stands at left. Behind them are carved stone pillars and a brass lamp stand, and a small keyboard stands in front. The setting suggests a Shiva deeksha ceremony. Printed copyright and source text appears on the photo.2017-10-05A ritual scene in a temple-like setting with a carved stone pillar behind. On the left, a bare-chested young man in an orange turban and orange wrap, wearing rudraksha malas, holds a metal vessel and pours from it. On the right, a bearded man with long hair, a white forehead mark, red and white-yellow marigold garlands, and an orange-brown garment raises a green leafy branch overhead with his right arm, eyes closed. Beaded bracelets on both arms. The scene appears to be a Shiva deeksha ritual. a person cues (long hair, ornate garlands, orange clothing) are present on the right figure, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05Photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam-style ritual on a stage. A shirtless young attendant in orange cloth and an orange turban holds a woven basket with a metal bowl and a fiber-wrapped vessel, standing beside a microphone stand. Another attendant in an orange turban and beaded necklaces stands at left. Seated on a red and silver throne, a bearded man with long dark hair wears a brown-red cloth, layered garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red roses, and gold armbands. He raises a green leafy sprig overhead with one hand while attendants assist. A silver lion-shaped figure rests at the base of the throne, and a carved stone pillar stands behind.2017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05Photograph of a ritual exchange in a temple-like setting with a carved deity murti in the background. A young man in an orange turban, orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a silver chain and rudraksha mala, stands at left holding a small silver plate beside a black stand. A man at right with long dark hair, white tripundra on his forehead, gold earrings, a red and yellow flower garland, and a reddish-brown robe raises one hand in a gesture while speaking. Gold-coloured bangles are visible on his wrist. Partially visible orange-clad figure at far left edge. A carved lion or animal figure sits in the lower foreground.2017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05