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August 15 20172017-08-15Evening outdoor ritual under a white canopy strung with small coloured lights. A central figure in an orange turban and orange garment, with rudraksha mala and bare upper body, holds a brass plate of fruit and flowers on green leaves while people reach toward it. Nearby, a man in white dhoti with gold border stands with back turned, and women in orange and white saris, plus Western-looking devotees in white and orange garments, gather around. A brass lamp stand sits at left and an orange-robed figure stands on steps behind. The scene suggests a prasad or offering distribution.2017-08-15September 26 20092009-09-26A photograph inside a temple shrine at morning puja. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand at a metal railing with palms pressed together in namaskar. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe holds a brass tray or plate and a brass vessel, while another man in a white dhoti and sleeveless white shawl stands at the right, holding a tray. A devotee's hand extends toward the tray. Behind them is a deity murti decorated with garlands in a golden arched niche, red cloth and a canopy above. The ceiling is corrugated metal with hanging lights. Roughly a dozen people are visible.September 26 20092009-09-26Night-time ritual photograph at a temple-like outdoor shrine with red-and-white pillars and steps. Several men in white dhotis stand bare-chested with white sacred markings on their arms and bodies, some with gold-bordered dhoti cloth. Seated on a colourful striped mat in the foreground, several figures wear orange-saffron cloth; one young person with long hair reaches toward a silver tray heaped with pink flower petals and offerings. Brass vessels, banana leaves, yellow cloth and flower garlands lie on the ground. The scene suggests an ongoing puja or abhishekam with devotees offering flowers.2017-10-08April 28 20172017-04-28A busy indoor hall under a white fabric ceiling with ceiling fans and a striped pillar. In the centre, a man in an orange robe with a red-and-orange shawl and a rudraksha mala extends his hand toward a row of people in white clothes with folded hands. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with a brass lamp and small offerings. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together, one in a green shirt, and women in white saris with yellow borders stand at the right edge.2011-02-02Night outdoor homa at a canopied ritual area strung with mango leaves and orange-and-green bunting. A bald priest in an orange-saffron robe and orange head covering stands at the centre, pouring yellow flower petals or grains from a brass plate over a fire pit. Beside him, two young men in white dhotis and yellow shawls hold brass plates of offerings. On the left, seated priests in orange robes with rudraksha malas perform the rite with folded hands. Brass lamps, banana plants and fruit offerings surround the altar. A child's head is visible in the lower foreground.2009-09-26November 15 20102010-11-15September 26 20092009-09-26A photo inside a decorated hall with a draped white and multicoloured ceiling canopy and painted pillars. A man in a cream dhoti and gold-bordered shawl with a gold necklace and red sash stands at centre, placing his hand on the forehead of a man in white shirt and mundu who has his palms joined. Around them, several men in white shirts and dhotis wait in line with hands folded. On the right, a bald man in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha mala holds a brass plate. Another man in white holds a tray of garlands and offerings. Projection screens and an audience are visible in the background. a person candidate: the central man in cream dhoti and gold necklace is an appearance-based probable candidate, though cues are limited.2011-03-05 +1 copies