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A photograph of a ritual puja. A man in an orange-saffron garment with a red undershirt and a dark rudraksha-style mala kneels at left, long dark hair swept back, pouring liquid from a silver ladle into a silver vessel. Beside him a man in a red and white checked shirt and glasses kneels and holds out his cupped palm to receive it. In front is a brass tray with a silver bowl of dark liquid, small cups, a bowl of almonds, and brass lamps. Behind them stands a framed portrait of an older man garlanded with red and yellow roses. Orange fabric and microphone stands are visible in the background. Two people are visible.

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A photograph of a seated person in orange robes with a red sleeveless undergarment and a long brown rudraksha mala, performing a ritual at a low wooden seat. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders. In front of them are silver and brass puja vessels, a small oil lamp, a bowl of almonds, a silver jug and a plate with a folded orange cloth. Behind is a framed portrait labelled with no readable name, garlanded with red roses and yellow flowers, set on an orange cloth. A black stone linga with a red flower sits in the background beside orange drapes and two microphones.2007-11-12A photograph of a temple puja inside a hall. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment and a dark bead mala, sits cross-legged on a woven mat beside a carved wooden seat, performing a ritual over a silver tray with brass vessels, a silver lamp, almonds and small offerings. Opposite, a person in a red quilted sweater leans forward, holding a small spoon over the tray. Behind them a framed portrait of an older man is garlanded with red and yellow roses, and a black Shivalinga stands on a pedestal with a flower garland. A microphone stand and orange drapery are visible in the background.2007-11-12A photograph of a seated man in an orange-red robe with a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace and long swept-back black hair, using a silver spoon to pour liquid from a silver vessel into the cupped hands of a woman in a dark top with short brown hair. The woman bends forward at the right. Before them is a brass-and-silver ritual setup with small bowls, a silver plate holding almonds, a metal vessel and a shallow dish of dark liquid, and a small oil lamp. Behind them stands a framed photograph of a bearded man draped in yellow and red roses and yellow flower garlands. A microphone stand and an orange cloth backdrop are visible in the background.2007-11-12A photograph of a puja ritual indoors. A person seated on a low wooden seat wears an orange dhoti-style garment and a red sleeveless top, with long dark hair and a dark beaded mala around the neck; they pour liquid from a silver vessel into a small bowl on a brass tray. Before them sits a woman in a green top, leaning forward with her hands near the offerings. Behind them is a framed portrait of a man, garlanded with red and yellow roses and white sprigs, placed on a stone pedestal. Brass and silver puja vessels, a spoon, almonds, incense sticks and a small brass lamp lie on an orange cloth and a mat. Microphone stands and an orange drape are visible in the background.2007-11-12A seated person in an orange saffron robe and red sleeveless undergarment, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala around the neck, performs a puja at a low wooden stool on an orange mat. Brass plates, a kalasha-style vessel, oil lamps, a bowl, flowers and fruit lie before them. Behind is a framed portrait of an older man in white clothes, garlanded with red and yellow roses, next to a black stone linga with flowers and orange draped fabric. Microphones stand nearby. Visible cues of long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha beads suggest Swamiji (probable), seated in ritual worship.2007-11-12A photograph of a temple ritual indoors. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a red undershirt, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, sits on an ornate carved wooden chair and performs a ritual with his hands over a brass tray. Beside him, a second man in saffron-orange with a gold chain, bangles and a hooded orange head covering sits cross-legged with hands folded in namaskar. Brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot, an oil lamp and a silver bowl sit on the orange mat. A black shivalingam adorned with red and yellow flower garlands stands to the right, and a microphone is at the upper right. Two people are visible.2007-11-12A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala draped over one shoulder performs a ritual at a low wooden seat on an orange mat. Brass and silver puja vessels, a bowl of water, a small lamp, a spoon and a conch-like bowl are arranged before them. Beside them stands a framed photograph of an older man with grey hair and moustache, garlanded with red roses and yellow flowers, next to an orange cloth. A microphone stand and a dark kalasha-like vessel appear in the background.2007-11-12A photograph of a person seated cross-legged on a low wooden seat, wearing an orange saffron cloth wrap over a red sleeveless top and a dark beaded mala around the neck, with long dark hair falling loose. Before them on a mat stands a brass and silver puja setup, including a small bowl, a brass lamp, a silver plate and a conch. To the right, a framed portrait of a smiling older man in a white shirt is garlanded with red roses and yellow roses. Behind is an orange cloth and a black stone form with a white floral garland, and two microphones on stands are visible. The person appears to be performing a ritual offering at a shrine.2007-11-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala draped over his chest performs a ritual at a low wooden seat on an orange mat. He holds a small spoon over a silver tray of brass and silver puja vessels, including a kalasha-style pot, bowls of nuts, and a dish of dark liquid. Beside him, a framed portrait of an older man, wearing a garland of red roses and yellow flowers, stands on an orange cloth. A microphone stand and orange drapery are visible in the background, and a pink towel lies at the left edge.2007-11-12A photograph of a ritual puja in a temple. A person with long dark hair and an orange-red sleeveless garment sits at the front, leaning forward to make an offering at a framed photograph garlanded with red and yellow roses and white flowers. The framed picture shows a smiling man with grey hair and a moustache in a white shirt, so this is a portrait rather than a live person. The person in orange-red holds a small golden ladle and a folded card or booklet over the garland. Brass and silver vessels, a bowl of fruit, a coconut and banana, and a brass lamp sit on a red-and-gold cloth. Two seated devotees in orange bow their heads at left, and a dark deity murti is visible above. A wristwatch is visible on the offering hand.2007-11-12Photo of a ritual puja in a temple. A long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless robe sits cross-legged and reaches toward a framed portrait garlanded with red and yellow roses. The portrait shows a grey-haired man with a moustache in white clothing. Behind it stands a large dark black stone Shiva linga with a flower garland and a red flower on top, and a multicoloured garland hangs above. In front are brass and silver ritual vessels, a kalasha-style lamp, a plate of fruit, and a second seated devotee in orange in the lower left. The figure's face is not used for identification, so the a person value is unsure; the portrait's caption is not visible.2007-11-12A photograph of a puja at an indoor setting with an orange mat. A man with long dark wavy hair, a red vertical tilak, dark rudraksha mala and orange robes sits on a carved wooden chair, holding a small golden lamp with a lit flame and a silver-coloured bell-shaped vessel. Beside him, a second man in orange robes and an orange shawl, wearing glasses and a gold necklace, sits with palms joined in prayer, a microphone in front of him. Before them are brass and silver puja vessels, a gold kettle-shaped pot, a silver bowl of almonds, a tray with a dark liquid and a small silver cup, and a silver container. At right, a framed picture is garlanded with red roses and yellow flowers on an orange cloth. Swamiji (probable): the man with long hair, red tilak, rudraksha mala and orange robes is performing the puja.2007-11-12