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Close photo of a shirtless priest in white and gold-bordered dhoti bending forward at a ritual, his head lowered toward a blurred ground of colourful offerings. A person in a green and cream striped shawl extends bare hands with red and white threads toward him, holding a small green-wrapped bundle. Yellow marigold garlands are visible at the lower left edge. The priest's face is turned away and not clearly shown.

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September 27 20172017-09-27September 27 20172017-09-27September 27 20172017-09-27Blurred photograph from behind of a ritual scene. In the foreground, a bare-shouldered person with a green-banded finger raises a hand near a sprig or incense stick. Beside them, a figure in white clothing with red-striped edges sits with a bare neck and shaved head. Behind them, a blurred golden-yellow background with what appears to be a metal kalasha or ritual vessels and bright glowing lights. The focus is soft and shallow, emphasising the hand gesture in the centre of the frame.2011-02-14Close-up photo of a ritual offering in progress. In the foreground, a young boy in a white dhoti-style cloth with red-striped borders and a beaded necklace holds a silver-rimmed small cup or vessel with pink lotus petals resting on top. Another person's hands in a yellow cloth reach toward the offering. Behind, a clear glass bowl of white flowers or petals sits on the left. White sacred ash markings are visible on the boy's arm. The setting appears to be a temple or satsang ritual context.2010-11-08Close photograph of a puja at an altar. In the foreground, a priest in white dhoti with orange and gold border holds a silver handbell and small ritual bell, reaching toward a second person whose hands are open and palms up, wearing a green-and-white striped shawl and a red-and-white bangle. A bouquet of yellow marigolds and red roses sits at lower left. Colourful striped cloth covers the floor, with brass plates and leaf offerings at lower right. Blurred red and gold drapery and a deity image appear in the background.2017-09-27 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20172017-09-27September 30 20162016-09-30Close-up photo of a puja in progress: a bare-chested priest with white sacred ash marks on his chest and arm holds a small white leaf cup containing a red flower and green leaves in his cupped hands. Behind him, another person in an orange-yellow garment sits cross-legged on a striped mat. On the white floor in the foreground are brass bowls with red flower petals, small brass cups, a brass lamp stand and a lit oil lamp, with a bowl of white rice or grains at lower left. The scene suggests an offering ritual.2017-02-10Close-up photo of two hands during a ritual exchange. One hand, with henna-patterned fingers and a white garment sleeve, receives a small bundle of dried grass tied with thread from another hand bearing a blue-ink trident-like tattoo on the back. Wisps of incense smoke rise in the background, and a small metal figurine of a seated deity murti and a flickering oil lamp sit on the altar below. Out-of-focus saffron and orange robes fill the backdrop.2014-11-27 +1 copiesJuly 21 20102010-07-21September 27 20172017-09-27 +1 copies