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A photograph of a seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, holding a small flame or lit wick over brass puja implements. He wears a gold bangle and rudraksha bracelets, and white sacred ash marks his upper arm and shoulder. In front of him are brass plates with pink rose petals, small brass lamps and bowls, a copper water bottle, a striped mat in red, blue and green, and a plastic box of powder. A second person in white clothing sits behind him, partly visible at the top of the frame. The setting is a puja performed on the floor.

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January 07 20172017-01-07January 07 20172017-01-07A seated devotee in saffron-orange cloth and a dark rudraksha mala holds a lit camphor flame over a puja arrangement on a striped woven mat. Brass plates hold pink and white rose petals, small brass bowls, lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel, with a copper water bottle and a few brass bells beside them. The devotee wears beaded bracelets, a gold bangle and has white ash markings on the bare shoulder. Another person in white sits behind, and a hand in white is visible at the lower right edge. The scene suggests a puja or aarti in progress.2017-01-07Close photo of a person in saffron-orange robes seated on a striped woven mat, lighting an oil lamp with a flame held in one hand. Brass plates hold pink rose petals, small brass bowls and a brass lamp stand are nearby, and a rudraksha mala and bracelet rest on the mat. A sacred ash marking is visible on the bare upper body, and a gold bangle is worn on the wrist. The scene suggests a puja, with no visible identification of the person's identity.2017-01-07Close photo of a puja being performed on a floor mat. A person in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads, with white marks on the arms, sits cross-legged while a hand pours or offers from a small vessel over brass plates heaped with yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps, small brass bowls, a bottle of oil, incense sticks, a red cloth and green leaves lie on the white floor. A second person in white clothing sits behind, holding a leaf-like offering. Lit lamps and polished brass vessels fill the frame.2017-01-10January 22 20172017-01-22Close-up photograph of a seated figure in orange saffron robes pouring liquid from a small brass spoon into a puja setup on a low table. The table holds brass plates, small brass cups and bowls, a plate of food with green leaves and flowers, an incense stick and a brass lamp on a red cloth over a striped runner. The figure wears a long rudraksha mala and has white markings on the bare shoulder and arm. Only hands, arms, torso and lower legs are visible; the face is out of frame. The scene suggests a ritual offering such as abhishekam or puja.2017-01-22Close photo of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes performing a ritual, holding a small brass spoon over a brass plate of offerings in the lower left. Nearby brass oil lamps, a brass bowl, a small brass kalasha-style vessel, and an incense stick sit on a red and multicoloured striped mat. The figure wears a rudraksha mala on the upper arm side and bare feet are visible at the bottom. The scene suggests a puja with offerings, and the photo shows only one physically present person.2017-01-22January 10 20172017-01-10Close-up photograph of a seated ritual in progress. A person in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged on a striped mat, holding a small brass spoon over a brass plate of offerings, with a rudraksha mala hanging from the wrist and neck area. Nearby brass oil lamps, small brass bowls, a plate with flowers and leaves, and a conch-shaped vessel are arranged on a red cloth, with incense sticks at the left. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam. Only partial limbs and robes are visible, and no face is shown. The hands and robes are the main subject.2017-01-22January 10 20172017-01-10January 12 20172017-01-12