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Night ritual photograph at an open-sided pavilion with red pillars and a hanging garland fringe overhead. A bare-chested priest in a red-orange turban and orange dhoti with gold borders stands at left holding a tray of orange-yellow flower offerings and reaching toward the seated girls. Behind him, other priests in orange and saffron robes stand, and a white-clad attendant holds a brass tray of flowers. Five to six young girls sit in a row on a stone bench wearing silk saris in green, maroon, purple and pink, with jasmine and marigold garlands around their necks and flowers in their hair. The scene reads as an arati or puja blessing.

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Night-time ritual scene on an open-air stone platform. A bare-chested priest in an orange-red dhoti with gold borders and a red turban stands at left holding a silver tray of orange-yellow offerings and white flowers toward a row of young women seated along the platform. The women wear white and green garlands with red and yellow flowers, silver ornaments, and saffron, green and magenta saris. Several other men in orange-saffron dhotis and rudraksha-style necklaces stand behind, and a red pillar and hanging festoons frame the scene. Appears to be a puja or aarti offering.2016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10Night photograph of a temple-style open hall where a priest in a red-orange turban and bare upper body, wearing a gold-bordered orange dhoti, holds a book and a silver tray of white flowers and yellow petals. Beside him a young man in an orange dhoti and rudraksha mala stands, and another in a white dhoti holds a stack of orange-yellow items. Along the right, several young girls sit in a row wearing jasmine and marigold garlands, colourful silk saris and jewellery, while a red oil lamp and offerings rest on the ground. Pink and red pillars and hanging yellow garlands frame the scene.2016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10A night-time photograph of a ritual scene. On the left, a bare-chested man in an orange-red turban and orange-red dhoti with a gold-edged cloth wrap hands a small yellow flower or offering toward a row of young women seated on a concrete ledge. Six young women in silk saris and pavadai-style dress in purple, green, orange, magenta and multicoloured stripes wear long white jasmine and marigold garlands with red roses and rudraksha-style pendants. Brass lamps and vessels sit on the ledge, and yellow flower petals are scattered on the ground.2016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10October 29 20162016-10-29October 10 20162016-10-10Night ritual on a covered stone platform in an open-sided hall. A priest with a bare chest and orange-saffron dhoti, with a red-orange turban and gold-bordered cloth, stands at left holding a tray of offerings and lamps toward a row of young women seated on a raised ledge. The women wear white and orange garlands, saris in green, magenta and yellow, and checked skirts; one in a red blouse with gold trim sits at right. Behind them stands an orange-and-gold deity murti resembling Ganesha with a crown and garlands, beside an ornate painted backdrop. Marigold garlands hang from the ceiling. Several children in garlands and saffron-clad men watch at left. Rangoli designs decorate the floor, and a world map with lights is visible at top. The scene suggests a puja or aarti.2016-10-10October 29 20162016-10-29Night ritual photograph of several young women seated in a row, wearing white and jasmine garlands with red flowers, orange, blue and green silk saris, and gold earrings, with white tilak marks on their foreheads. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in a red-orange turban and red-orange dhoti with a gold border offers a brass plate with green leaves and yellow flowers toward the women. Yellow marigold petals lie on the ground, and a lamp glows at left. Several people stand in the background. The scene reads as a Hindu temple or satsang ritual at night.2016-10-29Night outdoor ritual photo. A bare-chested priest in an orange-red dhoti and red turban stands at left, holding a silver tray of yellow flowers and offerings, facing a row of six young women seated on a low stone ledge. They wear white jasmine garlands and saris in orange, red, teal and gold, with vermilion and white forehead marks and jewellery. Yellow and orange marigold petals are scattered on the ground, with oil lamps and a brass pot near them. Other orange-clad men stand in the background near a lit fire. a person is not clearly visible as a candidate here.2016-10-29