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Indoor ritual under a corrugated metal roof at an ashram hall. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with red border waves a white fly-whisk (chamara) over a spread of offerings: bowls of yellow and white food, red kumkum, fruit, marigold garlands and a brass lamp on a mat. Beside him, a second priest in white with a shaved head holds a small object near a red velvet throne with gold trim that bears a framed portrait of a woman in orange. A robed figure in orange stands on a red carpet near the throne, and a line of women in white saris and yellow shawls stands at left while seated devotees in white fill the back. Hanging decorations and a banner-like sign are visible.

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A photo of a ritual in a covered hall with a corrugated roof and red-and-cream walls. In the foreground a bare-chested young priest in white dhoti with red border swings a large white whisk or fan overhead. Beside him a second priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a flat wooden item. Central focus is an empty red velvet throne with gold trim, on which a framed portrait of a saffron-robed sannyasi with long hair sits. Red carpet runs before it, with brass plates of fruit, yellow sweets, flowers and cooked offerings, marigold garlands and a pile of herbs on mats. Behind, a line of women in white and cream saris stands along the wall, and seated devotees in white and yellow sit on the floor. A man in orange robes stands center, and hanging decorations fill the background.2010-11-12A ritual puja in a covered open hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange-brown walls. 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In the foreground a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a red border holds a long brass ceremonial implement and gestures toward offerings laid on a white cloth: bowls of sweets, fruit, red kumkum, yellow and white powders, and a small fire or incense burner emitting smoke. Beside him a large red throne with gold trim holds a framed painted portrait of a seated figure in orange robes and beads. Standing near the throne, a man in white dhoti attends it. On the red carpet, a man in an orange robe stands holding a camera, and a row of seated devotees in white and yellow clothing sit on the floor. Women in white saris with yellow borders stand at the left. Hanging decorations, lamps and garlands line the ceiling.2010-11-12A photograph inside a covered ashram hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange-painted walls. In the foreground a shaved-headed young man in white dhoti and shawl with a red border stands with his back to the camera, holding a ritual object near a tray of offerings. 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Seated on the left, a row of devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls sit with palms pressed together. On the right, several people in white and yellow saris and dhotis stand with hands folded in namaste, and a figure in orange robes stands near the entrance. A red and gold throne holds a framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure. A floral garland of red and orange flowers rests on a deity murti at the lower right, and rose petals are scattered on the floor. Hanging decorations line the ceiling.2010-11-12Indoor ritual scene in a hall with a red-and-white striped canopy background and a metal-framed stage area. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne wears a rust-orange turban, orange-red robes and a large gold pendant necklace, with bare feet, and is receiving service from a woman in a rust-coloured sari who holds a microphone toward him. Bare-chested men in white dhotis with yellow and red sashes stand holding ritual items, and white-clad women kneel on a striped mat in front of them with palms pressed together. Behind them are rows of small white lit lamps, a deity murti decorated with garlands on the right, and brass puja vessels and plates in the foreground. Attendees are clustered on the mat.2015-09-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a ceremonial Hindu ritual in a hall with a gilded throne and ornate golden ceremonial umbrellas (chhatra) with decorated kalasha finials. On the right, a seated figure in saffron clothing and a saffron turban sits on a gold-trimmed throne draped in red and marigold garlands. Centre, a priest in saffron dhoti and shawl, bald-headed and wearing beads, waves a white fan or cloth before a large deity murti decorated with flower garlands. 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