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A photograph of a long white-draped table holding rows of brass kalasha pots, each topped with a whole coconut, wrapped in fine green mesh and tied with grass stalks, with orange marks on the coconuts. Behind the table stands a person with long dark hair in a sleeveless red top and orange wrap, reaching toward the pots and arranging the grass. A teal-framed window with a painted wheat-field backdrop is behind them.

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A photograph of a person in a red sleeveless top with a red wrap draped over the shoulder, standing at a table draped with a white cloth. The person is arranging green palm or grass stalks into a row of brass kalasha pots, each topped with a coconut and wrapped in a woven netting of thin green strands. The pots are placed in a line along the table, with a window behind them showing a field of golden crops. The scene suggests a ritual preparation of kalashas, with the green stalks and coconuts as offerings.2007-11-07A photograph of a homa or yagna setting under a covered open-sided pavilion. A woman with long dark hair in an orange-red sari stands behind a long white-draped table, hands pressed together in prayer over a row of kalasha-style pots, each wrapped in woven golden netting and topped with coconuts, with green grass blades and marigold-like flowers. To the left, several men in white dhotis and white shirts sit on the floor, and a man in a light green shirt stands near the table. A painted backdrop of golden wheat fields and a striped ceremonial banner appear behind. Brick-like platforms with offerings sit at the left edge, and the scene is tinted teal-green.2007-11-07A photograph of a ritual scene at a covered open-sided pavilion. In the foreground a woman with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red shawl over a white garment, stands with palms pressed together in prayer, eyes closed, before a long white-draped table. On the table stand several brass-topped pots wrapped in woven netting, each capped with a green coconut, with bundles of straw or grass tucked among them. Behind the table, a bald man in white and a man in white kurta with a small shoulder cloth also hold their hands in anjali. At the right, a man in an orange-brown dhoti-style garment with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a red headcloth holds his hands together. A painted wall mural of golden wheat fields and a decorated striped pillar with a floral motif form the backdrop, and a few other people stand in the background.2007-11-07A photograph of a ritual setting under a covered outdoor pavilion with a yellow pillar and a painted backdrop of golden wheat fields. In the foreground, a long table draped in white cloth holds several brass kalasha pots wrapped in woven netting, each topped with a coconut and wheat stalks, with mango leaves and flowers. A woman in an orange-red sari with a red bindi and long dark hair stands behind the table with both arms raised and smiling. Behind her, a woman in a white sari works at a food preparation table. On the left, several men in white dhotis and white shirts sit cross-legged on the ground, some wearing rudraksha malas, with a brick platform holding offerings. The scene suggests a homa ritual setup.2007-11-07A photograph of a ritual setting in a plain whitewashed hall with a corrugated roof and large cream panelled doors. In the foreground, a pyramid of brass-rimmed kalasha pots wrapped in woven mesh and topped with mango leaves and orange-tinted coconuts stands on white cloth, one pot garlanded with white flowers. To the right, a standing person in an orange robe and matching orange garment, with a dark head covering and a gold band, faces the pots with hands near the face. Strings of blue and white bunting hang along the wall.2007-12-27Photograph inside a large open-sided hall with a corrugated roof, fluorescent tube lights and hanging green leaf festoons. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti-style garment and an orange saffron shawl leans forward with his right hand over a tiered arrangement of brass kalashas topped with green mango leaves and coconut-like offerings marked with red kumkum, set on white bases. A golden deity murti stands at left. Several other people in white clothing are visible in the background. The man has a shaved head with a tuft at the back and a distinctive orange wrap, consistent with a person appearance, though the face is not clearly shown and the identity is uncertain.2006-07-16A photograph of an outdoor ritual space in front of a deep orange cloth backdrop. A standing man in saffron robes with an orange head wrap and a white and red garland stands with palms pressed together. Beside him, another man in saffron clothing stands at a table holding an object. To the left, several people in white and cream clothing and saffron-coloured garments stand in a line, some holding brass items. On the right, a large brass vessel and several decorated pots are arranged with yellow marigolds, green mango leaves, pink flowers and coconuts on a red-draped table. A brass lamp and a brass object sit in the foreground.2008-12-27A photograph of a ritual display on a white-cloth-covered table outdoors under a canopy. Several brass pots wrapped in white netting are topped with coconuts decorated with yellow marigold flowers and green leaves. A brass oil lamp with yellow flower garland and burning wicks stands at right. Behind them, a framed photograph shows a smiling figure with long dark hair wearing orange robes and a pendant necklace, seated in meditation pose; this is a printed portrait, not a physical person. Palm trees and a white banner with green lettering appear in the background. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17A photograph of an outdoor ritual under an orange, yellow and purple canopy strung with fabric and leaves. A shaved-headed man in orange robes and a beaded mala stands centre, holding a round silver tray of red and yellow flowers. Before him, several kalasha pots wrapped in woven netting are topped with green leaves and orange cloth. Seated to the left are men in orange robes and a woman in orange seen from behind, with a brass oil lamp at the lower left. Trees and white-roofed buildings form the background.2009-09-27A photograph of a figure seated from behind in orange saffron robes with long dark hair, facing a large tiered arrangement of stacked, mesh-wrapped brass-topped pots holding green leaves and white flowers, with oil lamps and sheaves of bundled grass or fibre beside them. Fresh green mango leaves rise from the pots, and red kumkum dots mark the vessels. Bamboo stands at the left edge of the frame. The scene resembles a kalasha arrangement for a yagna.2006-07-16A photograph inside a plain hall showing a pyramid of brass kalasha pots, each wrapped in netting and topped with mango leaves, coconuts and yellow flowers, arranged on a white draped platform. Behind it a deity murti is decorated with a large circular garland of white, yellow, green and pink flowers, with a black Shiva lingam with white tripundra markings in front. A man in a saffron-orange wrap with a rudraksha mala stands at the centre-left, hands clasped at his waist, and a second man in a brown-orange dhoti and shawl stands at the left edge, one hand raised. One more partly visible person in white stands at the right edge. Three people are visible.2008-01-03Several brass kalasha pots are arranged in a row on a white cloth, each topped with a coconut and mango leaves and wrapped with coloured cloth in grey, red, navy, white and orange. White thread is tied around the pots, and small brass dishes hold grains in front. A red velvet chair stands in the background, with green foliage behind. This is a close-up of ritual kalasha set-up, with no people visible.