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Close-up photograph of a ritual scene. A young person in an orange-saffron dhoti and a long rudraksha mala with bare shoulders sprinkles white powder from cupped hands, with a second pair of hands at right in orange cloth holding a rudraksha bracelet and scattering powder into the air. Behind them are garlands of yellow and red flowers and a glittering decorative backdrop. A partially visible head at lower right, with white powder falling around it, indicates a crowd in front of the altar.

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Close photo of a ceremonial moment in front of a deity murti decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and sparkling sequin ornaments. On the left, a person's bare arm and hand, wearing saffron/orange cloth, cups and sprinkles a fine white powder. On the right, another person in saffron/orange robes with a multi-strand rudraksha mala on the wrist receives the powder in an open palm, which is dusted white. The flowers and yellow beads frame the scene in bright colours.2017-02-24Photo of a ritual abhishekam-style offering before a richly flower-decorated deity murti. A young man in a rust-orange kurta on the left holds out cupped hands, and a figure on the right in orange-brown dhoti and shawl with a bare chest and bracelets pours or sprinkles white powder over them. In the centre, a bare-chested young man with a white tilak on his forehead wears a brown shawl, gold beaded garlands and a rudraksha mala, and stands with hands raised. Behind them are garlands of yellow and red flowers, glittering ornaments and a large beaded yellow and red garland on the deity.2017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a figure in an orange-red saffron robe wearing multiple strands of dark rudraksha beads and a large gold ceremonial necklace with a gold pendant, hands pressed together and rubbing white powder or ash on the palms and forearms. The arm and shoulder are smeared with white powder. In the blurred foreground left, a woman with long curly black hair and white ritual clothing with a yellow lanyard sits with eyes lowered. A bright orange fabric draped behind them.2009-06-15Temple ritual scene with a bald man in white kurta and red shawl, with a rudraksha mala, standing with hands together while a figure in saffron/orange robes, seen from behind with bare shoulders, applies white powder (vibhuti or sandal paste) to his forehead. Behind them is a decorated deity murti or palanquin with garlands of yellow, red, pink and purple flowers, studded with sequins, and a golden ornamental stand. Two young men in white and orange stand at the left edge. The setting appears to be a temple procession or abhishekam-related ritual. No candidate's appearance clearly meets the threshold for a person, so identities are given by role.2009-06-09A young man with short dark hair, kneeling with palms pressed together in namaste, receives a blessing as another person's hand rests on his forehead. He wears an orange saffron cloth over his bare shoulders, a long rudraksha mala of dark beads, a white thread and a small pendant. A white horizontal vibhuti mark is applied across his brow. Behind him, other people in orange robes are visible, and the person blessing him wears a red wrist thread and a white-and-pink floral garland. Eyes are open, looking upward.2017-02-27Close-up photograph of an outstretched hand palm-up, dusted with white powder, belonging to a person seated in a red-orange garment with a folded peach towel on the lap. A strand of dark beaded rudraksha mala with gold spacers hangs at the right edge. Beside it, a standing person wears saffron-orange robes with a maroon border stripe. Another orange-clad figure appears at the top, with a small portion of a bald head and arm visible at the left edge.2009-06-15February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA young boy with a shaved head and white sacred markings on his body stands at the centre, wearing a rudraksha mala necklace and a white thread, and opens his mouth toward a food offering. Around him, bare-chested men wear saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas and bracelets. A hand on the right holds a portion of yellow rice food being offered, as part of a Maheshwara Puja style food offering ritual. Several other devotees stand in the background.2016-12-18February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copies