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Outdoor ritual on a green-covered platform under coconut palms. A central priest in a red turban, red-brown robe and flower garland holds a brass dish over a large copper kalasha with a flower-wrapped top and a green-and-red painted yantra base, offering flames and sprinkled petals. Behind him, robed priests in saffron and orange-yellow garments hold brass plates with offerings, and a bare-chested man in a white wrap stands at the back. A man in a white shirt films with a camera on the lower right, and a yellow water tank stands behind the platform.

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June 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29Outdoor ritual on a green-covered platform beneath coconut palms. A priest in a red turban, dark red robe and white flower garland pours liquid from a small vessel over a tall copper kalasha with a white-topped spout, set on a decorated base. Behind him, several saffron-robed priests with shaved heads and rudraksha malas hold silver plates of offerings and flowers; one wears a white head wrap and white garland. A camera operator films at lower right, and a yellow water tank stands in the background.2014-06-29 +1 copiesOutdoor temple ritual under palm trees on a green cloth-covered platform. A man in a red turban and red-maroon dhoti, with a red and orange flower garland and beaded rudraksha malas, holds a flame over a large copper kalasha topped with white flowers, set on a painted decorative base with red and green motifs and scattered petals. Around him, several men in maroon and saffron-bordered dhotis wear rudraksha malas and stand holding silver trays; one in white clothing and a white turban stands behind, and one holds a phone. A yellow water tank and a green-roofed tent are visible behind. Six people are visible.2014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19June 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual on a green-covered raised platform under palm trees, with a yellow water tank behind. A man in a red turban, rudraksha mala and garland stands at centre, gesturing over a large copper kalasha wrapped in white flower garlands, set on a colourful painted base with marigolds. Around him, several men in rust-red and saffron dhotis with gold borders hold offering plates of flowers and white items, and one stands with palms joined. A man in white with a white turban and mala stands behind. A cameraman and a person filming on a phone stand at right. Scaffolding and a tent are visible in the background.2014-06-29 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual photo on a green-covered platform beneath palm trees, with a large copper kalasha topped with a white cloth and marigold garlands set on a decorated kolam-like base of colored powders and petals. A man in a maroon dhoti and red turban with a red and white flower garland and rudraksha mala pours liquid from a small vessel into the kalasha, smiling. Around him, several men in saffron and maroon robes, some with orange turbans and flower garlands, hold brass plates of offerings; a woman in white stands among them. A yellow water tank and tents appear in the background, and a camera operator is at the lower right. Rose petals are scattered on the platform.2014-06-29 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor temple consecration on a green-covered platform under palm trees. A man in a red turban and saffron-red dhoti with a white flower garland pours liquid from a small vessel onto a tall brass kalasha placed on a colourful geometric yantra-style base. Around him, four other men in saffron-red dhotis and orange turbans or shaved heads hold flower garlands, a brass plate of flowers, and clap their hands. A yellow water tank and tent stand behind them. Several participants wear rudraksha malas. Five physical people are visible, with one more partly visible at the right edge, and the scene suggests abhishekam at a consecration ritual.2014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor ritual on a green tarpaulin platform with palm trees behind. A tall copper kalasha with a white cloth and white flower garland sits on a decorated pedestal. A man in a maroon turban and orange-maroon robe holds green leaves over the kalasha, with a white-flower garland around his neck. Beside him, a bald man in orange-gold robes and a white-and-orange turban offers a plate, and other robed men in orange and gold, wearing rudraksha malas, hold brass plates. A woman in white with a white head covering stands among them. The setting includes palm fronds, a canopy and a blue hose on the ground.2014-06-29 +1 copies