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A 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.

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A 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 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 an outdoor homa under a teal tarpaulin canopy supported by yellow posts. On the left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with white markings on his arms holds a woven basket. In the centre, a man in an orange top and dhoti with long dark hair stands at a long table draped in white, lifting a ritual implement above a row of brass and woven-cane kalasha pots. Beside him, a person in orange holds a lit flame or lamp. A line of people in white, cream and orange clothing stands with hands folded, and small fire pits with offerings sit on the ground. A painted mural of golden fields and a colourful pillar appear behind.2007-11-07A 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 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 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.2007-11-07Outdoor ritual under an open thatched-roof pavilion with red-painted posts and hanging decorations, surrounded by palm trees and orange-walled buildings. In the centre, a shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels with hands joined in namaskar before a square fire pit bordered with white flowers. Several brass kalashas topped with orange-yellow marigold-like flowers sit on a white cloth to the right, alongside brass vessels. Two young men in saffron dhotis and garlands stand at left. Behind them, devotees in white clothes sit in rows, some holding offerings, and a woman in yellow with a rudraksha-style necklace sits near the front, reflecting a homa or puja setting.2011-07-15A photograph inside a decorated shrine hall with orange and white floral garlands hanging from the ceiling. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair stands with palms pressed together in namaste, facing a table. He wears a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a gold necklace. Behind him, an attendant in orange holds a woven basket of pink and red flower petals. To the left, a man in a white dhoti and white shirt with gold border stands with hands folded. On the right, a framed portrait garlanded with yellow and red flowers sits above a table laden with many small brass-and-leaf offering vessels, fruit and sweets. A second deity image is visible in the background shrine with lamps and garlands.2009-01-12July 15 20112011-07-15A photograph of a ceremony under a canopy strung with orange and white marigold garlands and hanging mango-leaf and floral festoons. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, a white forehead band, a gold necklace and an orange sleeveless top and skirt with gold borders stands with palms pressed together in namaskar before a ritual table. Two younger men in orange robes and gold necklaces stand to his left, one holding a rudraksha-style mala. The table holds rows of brass-rimmed coconuts wrapped in leaves, fruit, plates of sweets and a framed portrait of a deity garlanded with orange flowers. A sunken pit with marigold garlands and a white-clothed attendant in the background suggest a homa or abhishekam setting, and a seated figure in a red-and-gold cloth is at the lower left. The scene reads as a puja with kalasha-style offerings.2009-01-12December 27 20082008-12-27 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual on a green mat under palm trees and a clear sky. A young shaven-headed priest in a rust-red robe with gold border and a red turban stands at a large copper kalasha wrapped in a white cloth and draped with white garlands, tending it while another red-robed priest holds a brass plate. Behind them a white-clad woman holds a plate with flowers and a second robed attendant carries offerings on a silver tray. Bamboo railings, banana leaves and a striped canopy frame the scene.2014-06-29 +1 copies