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Two bare-chested men sit side by side before a backdrop of red and gold brocade hung with yellow and red flower garlands, performing a ritual. The man on the left wears a green and gold turban with pearl ornaments, a white and green dhoti, and a white jasmine garland with red roses; he holds a small brass-coloured offering object with both hands. The man on the right wears a gold turban with pearl and jewel ornaments, a white dhoti with blue border, a white jasmine garland, and a yellow-orange shawl draped over his shoulder; he holds a yellow fruit-like offering. Gold bangles, rudraksha beads and a gold chain adorn them. A silver vessel and a standing attendant in white are visible at the left edge.

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March 27 20162016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27Two men sit side by side in a ritual setting before a richly decorated red and gold backdrop with yellow and red flower garlands. The man on the left is bare-chested, wearing white dhoti with blue-and-green border, a green velvet headpiece, white jasmine garlands and a sacred thread. The man on the right wears a gold turban with jewelled ornament, white dhoti with blue border, a golden shawl and a white garland with a red flower. They hold their hands together over a small brass or gold vessel, performing a ritual offering. Two people are visible.2016-03-27December 19 20162016-12-19 +1 copiesThree bare-chested men in ceremonial dress perform a ritual exchange at a stage-like setting with a large ornate gold and floral backdrop. The man at left wears a gold cylindrical headpiece edged with pearls and a white dhoti with blue border, and a floral garland. The central man wears a green jeweled turban with pearl strands, a gold-bordered yellow cloth, and a long white flower garland with red roses, and holds a small offering. The man at right wears a green and gold head wrap, a green and orange shawl, and gold jewelry, and is pouring or offering white grains into the central man's cupped hands. Gold bangles and a pendant are visible.2016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27 +1 copiesDecember 19 20162016-12-19A temple ritual photograph in front of richly decorated deity murtis draped with yellow, white and red flower garlands. Two men seated on a red-cushioned dais wear green-and-gold crowns and white ceremonial dhotis with bare chests and white flower garlands. A shaven priest in a green headcloth and white dhoti sits at left with a silver vessel and brass lamps before him. Two more seated men at right wear rudraksha-style necklaces and white dhotis. A brass oil lamp and offering plates stand on the platform.2016-03-27Two shirtless men in white dhotis sit cross-legged before a gilded deity murti decorated with gold ornaments and thick garlands of yellow and red flowers. The man on the left wears a green jeweled crown and a white flower garland with a gold pendant, his hands in a meditative mudra. The man on the right wears a gold-and-silver jeweled headpiece, a white and red flower garland, a yellow shawl draped over his shoulder and gold bangles. Flanking figures in the background are gilded deity statues, with a red velvet backdrop behind them. In the foreground are brass oil lamps, a tray of flowers and offerings, and pooja items for a ritual.2016-03-27