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A temple prasadam distribution scene. In the foreground right, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a saffron-orange shawl holds a brass plate piled with yellow rice. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and bangles stands beside a bare-chested attendant. Left of centre, a man in a dark navy vest over a red shirt, wearing glasses and a tilak, scoops yellow rice from a brass plate. Other men in white shirts and dhotis crowd close, reaching for the offering. An orange wall and a painted banner with text sit in the background, and a steel railing runs along the bottom of the frame.

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A photograph of a temple ritual where several men gather around a steel railing and handle yellow flowers and petals taken from brass and steel trays. On the right, a priest in a white dhoti and shawl with gold chains holds a tray of yellow flowers toward the group. A man in a dark vest over a red shirt, with a tilak on his forehead and glasses, reaches into the brass bowl. A man in a red polo shirt on the left and a man in a white shirt with long hair hold petals. An orange wall behind them carries a framed banner with printed text. Several other devotees stand in the background, some in white and some in pink or grey.2011-11-01A photograph of a temple setting where several people receive or offer yellow rice from brass plates. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and orange-bordered shawl, with rudraksha mala and gold necklace, holds a large brass tray heaped with yellow rice and presents it to a man in a white t-shirt who reaches out with his hand. Beside them a smiling young priest in white dhoti with rudraksha beads holds a plate of yellow offerings, and a bespectacled young man in a pink shirt watches. A man in a red shirt and another in a checked shirt stand at left, and a metal railing runs across the bottom. Behind them an orange wall carries a poster and a framed gold-edged board with red cloth.2011-11-01A photograph of devotees at a temple offering, with a young priest in white dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with gold necklace and orange sash, holding a brass plate of yellow flower petals or rice. Beside him another young man in orange cloth holds a brass bowl of yellow offerings. Standing around a stainless steel railing, a man in a red polo shirt and a man in a white shirt reach toward the plate; a young man in a dark vest and maroon shirt with a tilak mark stands behind, and an older man with white beard and grey shirt watches. A cameraman with a video camera films at the lower edge, and an orange wall with a framed notice is behind them.2011-11-01October 26 20102010-10-26July 17 20082008-07-17July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a devotional exchange in an indoor hall. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with dark rudraksha beads around the neck stands at centre, hands cupped near a silver tray with small offerings. Facing him on the left, men in a white shirt, red checked shirt and light shirt stand with palms pressed together or hands joined in respect. On the right, a shaved-headed priest in a white shawl with white body markings holds a tray and offers items. Other saffron-robed figures stand behind. Orange and patterned hangings and a screen decorate the background, with a small orange lamp shade overhead.2010-10-26 +1 copiesA photograph of devotees receiving offerings from a priest at a temple counter. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace holds a brass tray of yellow flowers and offerings, while a second priest in saffron-orange cloth stands behind him. Several men in white, yellow and striped shirts reach forward to take offerings from the tray. A video camera and a smartphone are visible in the lower foreground, and an orange wall with a framed photo sits behind the group. A printed caption on the wall reads 'With Yogi Ram Surat Kumar'.2011-11-01Indoor photograph of a devotional ritual line. A man in a cream-coloured turban and a rudraksha mala handles a wrapped bundle with a green cloth over a wooden tray, while another man in orange-trimmed robes stands beside him. In the foreground, a long-haired man in white shirt and rudraksha beads stands with hands pressed together, and other devotees in white with folded palms line the scene. The room has warm lighting and a projection screen behind the crowd. No clearly identifiable a person candidate is confirmed by appearance alone, so the central ritual figure is described by role.2011-12-29Night-time outdoor scene at a procession or pooja in front of a crowd. A bald man in a white dhoti and orange shawl stands at left with his back partly turned. Beside him, a young man in white dhoti with maroon border, a gold necklace, and white vertical tilak on his forehead holds a brass plate of offerings. A man in a white striped shirt and glasses leans in to receive from the plate.2010-11-20A photograph of a public event indoors under a corrugated metal roof with exposed steel trusses. A man with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange-and-maroon cloth, with a rudraksha mala across his chest, smiles while a devotee in a white shirt reaches toward him. An attendant in orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings. Other people in white and striped shirts and children stand around, with a banner and orange fabric in the background. a person: the long swept hair, orange cloth, and rudraksha mala are visible cues, and the page says he is present. Several people are visible, including partially visible figures at the edges.2010-11-07December 31 20152015-12-31