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A photograph of a ritual scene at a temple courtyard. A standing man in an orange saffron robe, with bare upper arm, rudraksha malas and red-beaded bracelets, holds a white cord or thread over the head of a kneeling man in a white kurta. Behind them, painted deity murtis with crowns and red and gold garments stand in a shrine, a red wall and garlands are visible, and seated devotees in white and orange watch. A stone-edged pool or basin sits at left, and a red bolster with a folded orange cloth lies at lower right.

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A photograph of a temple ritual in a red-walled shrine hall. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and beaded bracelets, hair tied back, sits on a red cushioned seat and holds a thread near a devotee's face. A devotee in a white shirt and belt leans forward, bent over, with a thread at his face. Behind them a second man in orange with a gold necklace and shaved head watches. Golden deity murtis in the background, with garlanded offerings, marigolds and a kalasha-style arrangement on a white and red cloth at left. Several seated people line the back of the hall.2011-12-13A photograph of a ritual moment in front of a red cloth backdrop. A bare-chested man with white and red forehead markings, a gold necklace and a rust-coloured shawl wrapped over his shoulders reaches toward the head of a seated man in white clothes, who has his head bowed and a white cord or band across his forehead. Another robed person in orange sits behind them, and a red box with offerings and orange flowers appears at the right. The bare-chested figure has distinctive adornments and gold jewellery, but his face and identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so he is described by role only.2012-09-05Warm orange-lit photograph of a blessing moment. In the foreground, a bare-shouldered figure in an orange shawl, with a long beaded necklace and gold earrings, reaches forward with an open hand to touch the head of a smiling man in white with an orange shawl. Behind them, another man in white with an orange scarf stands, and more devotees in orange shawls are visible. A red curtain fills the background, and a small white flower-like logo sits at the top left. The photo is taken at a close angle with a soft flash-lit glow.2012-07-20A photograph of a ritual in a temple hall with a red-orange wall. In the foreground, a man in an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered wrap and beaded bracelets stands behind a seated young boy in a white dhoti with a striped sash, placing his hands on the boy's head. The boy's head is bowed. Behind them, on a white-draped table, stand brass kalasha pots decorated with yellow marigold garlands and purple flower strands. Two golden deity murti figures stand in the background, one with a crown and trident-like staff and one in a purple sari. A row of seated devotees, including one in an orange shawl, watches. A small stone-edged pit sits at left.2011-12-13August 22 20062006-08-22A seated man in saffron-orange robes with gold border, wearing rudraksha-style red beaded bracelets, places both hands on the head of a bare-chested boy in a white dhoti and white shawl who kneels before him. Behind them stand two painted deity murti figures, one in red and gold and one in purple with a crown, decorated with white and orange garlands. Brass kalasha pots with flowers and oil lamps sit on a white table draped in red and gold cloth. Seated devotees line the background in a hall with red walls. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation ritual.2011-12-13A photograph inside a temple hall with orange-red walls. In the foreground a smiling man in saffron-orange robes, orange beaded necklaces and a hair bun sits on a red cushioned seat, holding a thread-like ritual implement at a young boy's head, who is kneeling bare-chested in a striped white dhoti. Behind them a second man in orange robes and a forehead tilak assists. In the background stand two large golden deity murtis with crowns and garlands, one seated in red and the other in purple, above a white-draped table bearing brass vessels, yellow marigold garlands and flowers. Devotees sit along the left side and a small pool edge is visible at the lower left.2011-12-13August 22 20122012-08-22 +1 copiesJune 09 20092009-06-09May 21 20162016-05-21A photograph of a ritual scene against a red cloth backdrop. A bare-chested man with white forehead markings and a hair bun, wearing a gold necklace and a saffron-orange shawl, leans in to place a thread or garland around the neck of a short-haired man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala. The devotee has his eyes lowered and hands folded at his chest. Behind them, other men in white and saffron stand watching, and marigold flowers and a tray of offerings sit at the right edge.2012-09-05May 09 20152015-05-09