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Photograph inside a thatched-roof shrine at night showing a bald man in an orange-saffron robe with a white jasmine garland, seated on a red-cushioned throne draped with flower garlands, while he touches the forehead of a kneeling man in a red-and-white checked shirt. A man in white dhoti holds a brass plate near them, and standing devotees in white dhotis and shirts watch, one holding papers. Red flower petals are scattered on the floor and a brass pot sits at the left edge. Ritual blessing scene in a temple setting.

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A photograph inside a thatched-roof hall at night. A shaved-headed man in an orange saffron garment with a white floral garland stands and applies a mark to the forehead of a kneeling man in a red-and-white checked shirt. A younger man in white kneels at left holding a small plate. Behind them a red-cushioned seat is decorated with white jasmine garlands, and several standing men in white dhotis and shirts watch, one holding papers. Red flower petals lie on the cloth, and a brass pot sits on the floor.2001-07-05July 05 20012001-07-05A photograph of a ritual inside a thatched hut with a bamboo ceiling. A bald, bare-chested man in an orange-saffron shawl is seated on a red-cushioned seat, with a garland of white flowers draped around his shoulder, and he is smiling while another man in a white dhoti and shirt presses a hand to his head in blessing. A seated man in white clothes holds a plate of fruit, flowers and offerings, and a fruit-and-flower offering tray sits on the floor below. Standing men in white shirts and dhotis, one in a blue checked shirt, watch, and a man at right holds papers. Seated devotees in the background wear white and blue. A white-flowered garland hangs at left above a red throne-like seat. The ritual appears to be a blessing or padapuja-style reception. a person: the bald, saffron-shawled man on the red-cushioned seat with garland is a candidate by visible cues, though only partially distinctive.2001-07-05A photograph of a ritual inside a temple hall with a thatched roof at night. A shaven-headed man in an orange saffron robe and garland sits on a red-cushioned seat decorated with white jasmine garlands, extending his hand in blessing over a kneeling man in a grey shirt. Beside him a man in white clothing holds a white plate. Behind them stand men in white shirts, one holding papers, and a girl in a light blue floral dress on the right. Red cloths, marigold and rose offerings and a brass pot lie on the floor, and a framed deity picture hangs on the left wall.2001-01-01A photograph of a Guru Poornima-style gathering in a dim, thatched hall. A shaven-headed man in a saffron-orange robe sits on a red-cushioned seat before a floral garland and offerings, extending his hand to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in white shirt and dark trousers. A seated young man in white dhoti-style clothing holds a plate and watches. Standing men in white shirts and white veshtis are nearby, one holding papers, and a brass pot sits on the floor beside a garlanded red-draped altar.2001-07-05 +1 copies2001 - Glimpses From Various Programs2001-01-01Indoor photograph of a Guru Poornima style ritual at a simple thatched-roof setting with a red cushioned seat draped with white jasmine garlands. A bald man in an orange saffron robe sits on the red seat and extends his right hand to bless the bowed head of a man in a checked short-sleeved shirt and grey trousers who kneels with palms joined. A seated man in a white dhoti and shirt holds a plate of offerings, and a standing man in white clothes watches. Red cloths and garlands lie on the floor, with a brass vessel at the lower left. Several other men in white and light shirts stand in the background, and one wears glasses.2001-07-05July 05 20012001-07-05A photograph at night inside a thatched temple hall. A shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe and a long garland of white flowers and green leaves sits on a red-cushioned throne, raising one hand in blessing toward a kneeling devotee in a red-and-white striped shirt with palms joined. Behind the throne, a young assistant in white holds a small tray, and standing men in white shirts and dhotis watch, one wearing dark glasses and holding a small object. Red and pink flower garlands lie at the base of the throne, and white cloth is spread on the floor. Other onlookers stand at the right edge of the frame.2001-01-01Photograph of an indoor ritual at night under a thatched roof. A bald man in an orange-saffron robe, seated on a red-cushioned throne draped with white jasmine garlands, extends his right hand to mark the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and dark trousers. A seated man in white clothes holds a brass-rimmed plate of offerings. Two men in white shirts stand behind, one holding papers, and red cloth and flower garlands lie on the floor. A brass vessel sits at the lower left. The bald man is an in-person candidate whose appearance is only partly visible, so identity is uncertain, and the scene is best described by its roles: priest in saffron, devotee, attendants.2001-07-05July 05 20012001-07-05July 05 20012001-07-05