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A night-time photograph of a pyramid of brass kalasha pots, each wrapped in white mesh and topped with mango leaves and yellow-orange fabric, arranged in tiers in front of a banner. The banner, in yellow and green, shows a portrait of a man in an orange turban and a 'a person' caption, with a Tamil heading above. No people are visible in the main scene except a partially visible person at the far left edge.

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Night photograph of a Vedic ritual at an outdoor yagna site. A large banner reads International Vedic Hindu Festival and Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, with a portrait of a saffron-robed figure wearing an orange turban and ornate necklace. Beneath it, a priest in orange robes sits cross-legged before a white tiered altar and raises folded hands in prayer. Beside him, a man in white stands near the ritual setup. On the right, many brass kalashas wrapped in white netting and topped with mango leaves and yellow cloth are arranged in tiers. On the left, long tables hold rows of plates with food offerings, and a few people in white are visible near the ritual area.2007-11-18September 03 20072007-09-03A tiered pyramid of brass-rimmed clay pots (pongal or sweet rice offerings) wrapped in white netted baskets and topped with green mango leaves and yellow-orange gourd-like lids, arranged on red-draped steps. A silver oil lamp with white flower garlands stands at the lower right. Behind, a blue banner shows large red Tamil script and a number 2008, with a tall white flag-like sign and trees under an overcast sky. No people are clearly visible in the central display; partial hands and figures appear at the edges of the banner area.2007-09-03Night outdoor ritual photo at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam event. A man in orange robes with a saffron head wrap and long beaded necklaces sits behind a white-tiered altar with marigold garlands, a brass vessel, and a small lamp. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis, one holding an offering, assist beside him. Behind them a large banner reads International Vedic Hindu University and Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, showing a portrait of a smiling person in orange and gold, with Tamil text about a 1008 Saptha Yagam for world peace. On the right, tiered kalasha pots wrapped in white mesh and green leaves with yellow flowers stand in a pyramid. Plates of offerings in front of a red cloth fill the lower left, and a small crowd watches from the back.2007-11-18A large pyramid arrangement of brass kalasha pots stacked in tiers on red draped platforms, each pot wrapped in white woven netting and crowned with green mango leaves and coconuts, with a tall tiered pot at the apex decorated with a red and white cloth and flowers. Brass oil lamps with white flowers stand at the right foreground. A man in white clothing stands at the far left edge beside a banner, and a figure in orange clothing appears at the right edge. Behind are trees, low buildings and red banners.2007-09-03April AF 2012A photograph of a pyramid-stacked display of golden kalasha pots, each wrapped in white netted cord and capped with a coconut and mango leaves, arranged on a red cloth-covered platform against an overcast sky. White jasmine-like garlands hang on the upper pot. No people are visible in the scene, and the arrangement appears to be part of a ritual or festival offering.2007-09-03A tiered pyramid of ritual pots (kalasha) arranged on red cloth-draped steps in an outdoor setting. Each brass-based pot is wrapped in white woven netting, topped with a bunch of mango leaves and a golden-brown coconut. A blue banner with a faded logo is visible at left, and the sky is pale overhead. No people are visible in the frame.2007-09-03December 25 20072007-12-25Outdoor ritual display of copper kalashas wrapped with white and striped cloth and garlanded with yellow marigold strands and green leaves, standing on a white-draped table beside rows of smaller silver-toned pots topped with coconuts and mango leaves. Scattered rose and marigold petals cover the table, and a brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped handle sits at the right. Behind, several people in white and orange dress watch, and a vehicle with a painted poster stands in the background.2010-02-18July 16 20062006-07-16September 25 20092009-09-25 +2 copies