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Photograph of a ritual exchange in a temple-like setting with floral garlands of pink, white and red in the background. A bare-chested young man on the left wears a rudraksha mala, a gold-edged rudraksha armband, a saffron dhoti and white horizontal stripes on his arms and chest, and holds a steel tray. On the right, a bearded man in a saffron-brown robe and a pink-and-blue beaded garland holds up a golden ritual implement with a yellow cord, above a tray of yellow turmeric-coloured offerings, with a tilak on his forehead. Two people are present.

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Close view of a ritual offering in a temple setting. A bare-backed man in a saffron-orange dhoti holds a shining metal tray with yellow coconuts wrapped in yellow thread, a gold ornament and a small brass item, supported on his outstretched hand. White horizontal tripundra-like stripes mark his arms and back, with rudraksha beads on his arm and a brown rudraksha mala across his shoulder. Beside him a person in a brown saffron-toned robe stands with hands folded and a long pink and blue flower garland. Behind them hang yellow and red marigold and rose garlands.2016-12-19July 18 20132013-07-18Night outdoor ritual at an ashram setting with a dark tree line and a fenced area behind. A bearded man with long dreadlocks sits on an ornate gold-framed throne, wearing an orange-red garment, a white-and-pink flower garland, gold bangles and a leopard-print cloth at the waist. A woman in a purple sari with a white-and-gold border and rudraksha beads stands beside him, holding a bundle of thin strings or threads. A shaven-headed man in bare upper body with ash markings and rudraksha beads kneels in front, tying or threading the strings at the throne. Behind them, a dark metal deity murti is decorated with yellow and green marigold garlands under a yellow canopy, with several men in white dhotis and bead necklaces standing nearby.2016-12-05December 12 20162016-12-12A photograph of a ritual in a temple-like hall with silver ornate decor and orange-painted columns. A young kneeling devotee in orange robes, an orange-and-leopard-print turban, a rudraksha mala and beaded bracelets offers a handful of yellow flowers from a silver bowl. Seated on a silver throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, a man with long hair, a white forehead band, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace in a rust-brown robe receives the offering and places a hand on the bowl. The silver bowl rests on a carved silver stand over a green leaf strewn with yellow petals. Two people are visible in the scene, with another orange-clad figure partly visible at the edge.2018-01-08A ceremonial puja scene in a decorated hall. On the right, a figure with long swept-back dark hair, a gold crown-like ornament, a rudraksha-style multi-coloured flower garland, heavy gold necklace and armlets, and a rust-red garment with fur-trimmed shawl sits and extends his hand to apply a pinch of offering to a devotee. Facing him, a shaved-headed devotee in an orange shawl and beaded necklaces smiles and gestures with hands joined. Behind them, men in white dhotis and orange wraps stand near a golden deity murti with a gold kalasha-like halo, a trident and yellow flower garlands. A large orange-and-red offering with red sweets and garlands lies in the foreground.2016-07-19Photograph of a ritual scene in a temple hall. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-brown robe and multiple rudraksha malas, smiles while touching a card or small printed item to the forehead of a seated man with a shaved, greying head who has white ash lines on his bare shoulders and wears an orange-saffron cloth. To the left, two attendants in orange-saffron garments and beaded necklaces stand with their backs to the camera, one with a long braided plait. Behind them a red, blue and green ornamental umbrella hangs above gilded decorations. Four physical people are visible. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan exchange.2017-12-31 +1 copiesA photograph of two bare-chested priests in a temple setting performing a ritual beside a decorated silver vessel and flower garland. The priest on the left wears a white dhoti, a red tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and a silver pendant, holding a small object in his raised hand. The priest on the right, behind him, has white vibhuti markings, red and white beaded necklaces, and presses his palms together in anjali. Red and yellow marigold garlands, green leaves and a tall stalk of grain decorate a silver kalasha in the foreground. The background shows stone pillars.2018-03-02Annadhan in 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesA seated man in a gold-and-red ornate throne wears a rust-orange shawl, a long gold bead necklace, gold armbands and bangles, and a long swept-back hairstyle with a tilak on his forehead. He sits with palms pressed together in namaste before a white-and-yellow cloth-wrapped bundle on a plate of pink and purple flower petals. A shirtless attendant with white body markings and a rudraksha mala leans forward to offer the plate. Behind them a gold-carved pillar and red draped cloth complete the satsang stage setting. Two people are visible.2016-06-30Photograph of a ritual at night before a golden throne. A central man with a short dark beard and a smile wears saffron-orange robes, a white and red rose garland, and a vertical tilak on his forehead, seated and receiving offerings. A bare-chested priest on the left with a silver chain and a tied topknot leans in holding a small object over a brass plate of coconuts, mangoes, bananas and white and red flowers. A man on the right wears a blue shawl and gold necklace. Behind them stands a golden ornate throne with a trident, a scaffold and string lights in the background.2018-03-02May 05 20172017-05-05