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A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a large black stone basin. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood canopy wears a maroon turban, a rudraksha-style mala and a long garland of white and pink flowers, with a gold ceremonial necklace and a bare upper body draped in a red-brown cloth. Around him, women sit on striped mats: several in saffron-orange saris, others in white saris with red borders, holding brass plates of offerings, flowers and small vessels. A golden trident leans against the basin behind the throne.

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A photograph of an outdoor puja beside a large dark stone vessel. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a golden hooded cobra canopy wears a red-orange turban, saffron-red robe, rudraksha-style beads, gold necklace and a white flower garland; he has a trident-topped staff behind him. Around him sit about six women: several in orange-red garments and others in white with red-bordered shawls, some holding silver plates of offerings and some with hands joined in namaste. A striped cloth covers the ground in front. a person is seated on the throne as the central figure receiving the puja.2017-07-03July 03 20172017-07-03A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned seat before a large dark stone vessel-shaped structure, with a golden trident leaning at left and a golden cobra-hood canopy above. He wears a maroon-red turban, a rust-brown robe, a rudraksha-style pendant on a gold chain, and a long white and pink flower garland, with raised hands in a teaching gesture. Around him, several women sit on striped multicolored cloth: those at left and right wear orange or red garments, while women in white saris with red borders sit with palms pressed together in anjali, holding brass plates of offerings and flowers.2017-07-03A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood canopy, wearing a maroon turban, maroon-red robe and a long white and orange flower garland, with a gold pendant necklace and rudraksha-style beads. Beside him stands a black trident. Around the throne sit women in orange and white saris and dress, some holding brass plates with flowers and offerings, seated on a striped cloth in front of a large black stone basin. a person is seated on the throne, the central figure in the ritual scene, receiving the seated women's offerings during a puja.2017-07-03July 03 20172017-07-03July 03 20172017-07-03A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a large black stone basin. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood canopy is dressed in a red-maroon turban, rust-red robe, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a gold pendant, with a white and pink flower garland draped over him; he holds his palms together in namaskar. A tall trident stands to his left. Around the throne, six women sit on a striped cloth, most in orange-red or white garments with red or orange shawls, holding brass plates of flowers and offerings, and several with hands folded in prayer. The scene suggests a puja-style gathering.2017-07-03A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood canopy and a trident leaning beside him, in front of a large black stone structure. He wears a maroon-red turban with a tilak, rudraksha and gold necklaces, a red-brown shawl and a garland of white flowers. He raises his right hand in blessing. Around him, five women sit on a striped cloth in orange and white saris, with folded hands and offering plates of flowers and fruit. This matches a pratyaksha padapuja scene with a visible a person candidate, though the appearance is only partly clear from this view.2017-07-03July 03 20172017-07-03July 03 20172017-07-03A seated man on a gold-and-red ornate throne with a golden cobra-hood canopy sits before a large dark stone lingam-style base. He wears a red-brown turban, a red-brown dhoti-style garment, a gold necklace, and a long white-and-pink flower garland. A golden trident stands to his left. Around him, several women sit on a striped multicoloured cloth, wearing white and orange saris and holding silver plates with offerings. A man in orange cloth walks in the background. a person is seated in the centre, a candidate by his turban, ornate gold throne, garland and ceremonial gold necklace.2017-07-03May 29 20172017-05-29