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Outdoor ritual scene under a large tree at a temple-like site. In the foreground, three men sit with their backs or profiles toward the camera: on the left a man with white tilak and a white flower garland over bare shoulders, in the centre a shaven-headed man with a rudraksha mala, and on the right a shaven-headed man with a rudraksha mala and orange-bordered cloth. Behind them, two men in saffron/orange robes stand on a raised red-framed platform near a black stone deity murti with a golden arch behind it, offering or handling items. A cameraman stands on a wooden platform in the tree, and additional people in orange and white clothing gather nearby. Marigold and flower offerings sit on a stone base beside the murti.

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February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor ritual at a large tree with aerial roots. On the left, a bare-chested man with long dark hair, a white forehead mark and a large white flower garland sits facing right, with rudraksha beads visible. Two shaved-headed men in rudraksha malas face the scene from the foreground, one in the centre seen from behind. Behind them, two men in saffron-red cloth stand on a raised platform draped in cloth, one pouring from a vessel toward a black stone deity murti in a gold arch. A cameraman on a raised stand films from the tree branches, and a few other people in red garments stand beside the platform. A pink-draped seated figure sits near the platform. Marigold-like flowers lie at the base of the murti.2015-02-05Outdoor photo of a ritual at a shrine beneath a leafy tree. In the foreground, three shaved-headed men seen from behind, wearing rudraksha malas; the one on the left has a white flower garland and gold bangle, the one at right wears an orange-and-gold shawl. Beyond them, two men in saffron and orange dhotis pour from vessels onto a dark stone deity murti standing on a stepped pedestal decorated with flowers. A cameraman films from a raised tripod platform, and a row of people in saffron and red garments stands in the background near a stone arch.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor ritual photo under trees: a dark stone deity murti with raised arms stands on a plinth beside a carved arch, decorated with flowers and a cloth. In the foreground, three people seen from behind or side, including a shaved-headed devotee wearing rudraksha malas and a saffron-and-cream cloth, and a person in white with a floral garland. Above, a man in white shirt and dark trousers stands on a raised wooden platform holding a camera, while a person in orange-red robes bends forward near the murti. Several women in red and maroon saris stand in the background near a draped cloth. Canopy and tree branches frame the scene.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor ritual at a tree-shaded site. On a raised red platform, two saffron-robed priests stand near a large black stone deity murti with a shield and sword, and one priest pours from a vessel. In front, three men sit with their backs partly turned: the man on the left wears a white flower garland and a red-and-white shawl, the central man is bare-headed with a rudraksha mala, and the man on the right wears a saffron shawl with a rudraksha mala. A cameraman stands on a raised tripod platform in a white shirt and dark lungi. Women in red and saffron saris stand behind, and a flower-decorated altar and carved gold arch frame the scene.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor photo of a dark stone deity murti standing under an ornate golden arch on a raised red-and-gold platform, with flower garlands and petals at its base beneath leafy trees. Two shaved-headed priests in saffron-red robes with gold borders stand on the left, one on a ramp covered by an orange cloth, reaching toward the murti. In the foreground a woman with hair in a bun wears a red garment and white flower garland, viewed from behind with hands raised in prayer. Another woman in white stands at the right edge with palms joined. Ritual abhishekam or puja setting.2015-02-05Outdoor ritual abhishekam before a large dark stone deity murti adorned with a green leaf garland. A bald priest in saffron-and-gold robes with a rudraksha mala kneels at the lower right, pouring liquid from a small silver vessel into a metal bowl. Beside him, a second priest in similar orange-gold robes with a bald head sits at left, holding a brass plate with offerings. A third figure stands behind in a red-orange garment with a long white flower garland, gold bangles and a red-and-white garland, extending a hand over the offerings. Large spreading tree branches form the backdrop, with silver vessels and a kalasha-style pot on the ground.2015-02-05Outdoor ritual photo at a temple-like site under leafy trees. A black stone deity murti with raised hand stands at left. Several priests in saffron-orange dhotis with yellow borders and orange shawls perform worship on a raised wooden platform draped with a blue-and-striped cloth. The priest at centre wears a red-and-white flower garland and holds a brass plate with flowers and a lamp; the priest beside him holds a small lamp and a cup. A figure at right in a white dhoti with gold border holds a silver bowl and wears rudraksha beads. Rudraksha malas and gold bangles are visible. Several onlookers stand below the platform.2015-02-05