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Night outdoor ritual scene at an ashram. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis with gold borders and red shoulder cloths stand with palms joined in namaskar, some holding small white cloth bundles on their shoulders. Behind them, a man in white with a white turban-like cloth holds a silver tray of flower garlands. Lower right, men in orange-red robes bend low, touching the wet ground near a green leaf-covered area, while floral offerings in yellow and orange are arranged on the right. Spectators stand in the background near equipment cases.

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Night photo of an outdoor ritual at a temple-style courtyard on a paved floor. In the foreground, a row of men in white dhotis with red-and-white checked shawls and white cloth bundles on their shoulders stand with palms pressed together in prayer. At right, a man in white holds a brass tray of marigold garlands. In the lower foreground, two men in saffron-orange robes kneel with bowed heads on green leaves, while a man with long hair in a red-orange cloth bows nearby. Marigold garlands and flowers are arranged on the ground beyond, and a few spectators stand in the background under blue-white lights.2017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08Outdoor evening ritual photograph showing a row of men in white dhotis and white shirts with red-and-orange shoulder cloths, several with hands folded in prayer. In the foreground, a bare-chested man in an orange cloth bends low to arrange small clay pots and kalasha vessels on the paved floor. Behind them, a man in white holds a silver tray of marigold and flower garlands, and a standing figure holds a large platter of offerings. A fire glows at the right edge beside yellow-and-orange flower garlands and rows of offering bundles. The scene suggests a puja or kalasha ceremony; the people are devotees and ritual attendants, and no clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.2017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08December 22 20162016-12-22July 08 20172017-07-08Night outdoor ritual scene with several men in white dhotis and red-and-white shawls standing in a line with hands folded in anjali. The man at centre-right with white hair holds a silver tray of flowers, and a long marigold garland hangs from another attendant's shoulder. A decorative umbrella with sequined gold fringe rises at top right, and a bright light glows behind. Near the left edge, a bowed man wears a white cloth bundle on his chest. Several more participants are partly visible in the background. No identifiable a person appearance is clearly visible, so the figures are described by role only.2017-07-08Night photo of a devotional gathering under strings of multicolour lights. Several men in white dhotis and red-orange shawls stand with palms pressed together in prayer; the man at centre has rudraksha beads visible. A man in white at right holds a silver plate of flowers and fruit. Behind them a decorative silver-and-green umbrella is held over a garlanded framed image of a figure with white hair, flanked by yellow and red flower garlands. A man in red-orange clothing bows low in the lower right corner. Other people stand at the left edge.2017-07-08Night outdoor procession at an ashram courtyard with brick paving and decorated umbrellas. Men in white dhotis, white shirts and red shawls stand with palms joined in namaskar along both sides. A man in white with a silver-grey beard holds a brass tray of yellow flowers and a small silver bowl. In the centre, a figure wears a red turban and a long multicolour flower garland, with white and red tilak marks, while a man in orange cloth bows with head lowered in front of him. Another figure in orange with long dark hair stands at right. Small clay lamps sit on the ground, and ornate umbrellas with gold and red canopies, a red and gold umbrella, and a red and yellow parasol frame the scene. Several people stand in the background.2017-07-08 +1 copiesNight-time temple ritual under a canopy strung with coloured lights and green leaf garlands. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis with orange-and-gold shawls stand barefoot on green leaves, hands pressed in namaskar, some with white cloth bundles on their shoulders. Behind them, a bare-chested man in an orange dhoti kneels on the paved floor tending a ritual vessel, while other men in orange and white attend nearby. A decorated altar with yellow flowers and brass fittings is visible at right. The mood is devotional and orderly, with a sense of collective worship around a lamp-lit sacred space.2016-12-12