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A photograph of shaved-headed men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawls sitting cross-legged on a white floor during a ritual. Several wear rudraksha malas and white sandalwood markings on their faces and arms. Foreground, two men in orange hold open books, one marking a page; the man at right holds a small brass cup near a brass puja tray with flowers and lamps. Behind them, rows of other participants in white and orange dress sit among brass vessels, pink flower petals and small oil lamps. A steel water pot stands at right. The scene resembles a group puja or homa.

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A photograph of a ritual gathering on a white marble floor. Several shirtless men in saffron-orange dhotis and wraps sit cross-legged, wearing rudraksha malas and white ash markings on their foreheads and bodies. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in saffron holds a small object at a brass plate of flowers and lamps, while another in orange reads from a printed book. Brass lamps, pink flower petals, a steel pot and a brown bag sit on mats in front of them, with more participants visible behind. No clearly identifiable a person is confidently present in the frame.2017-07-21A large group of young men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl sit cross-legged on a white floor during a ritual. Several hold small oil lamps or burning wicks upward, and one raises a lamp near his head. Their faces and arms bear white sacred ash lines, and they wear rudraksha malas and pendant necklaces. Brass plates with fruit, flowers and offerings sit in the foreground, and a bright pillared hall with other participants fills the background.2017-01-04January 12 20172017-01-12August 02 20172017-08-02September 28 20142014-09-28January 04 20172017-01-04 +1 copiesSeveral shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes sit in a row on pink and maroon mats, holding small brass oil lamps and ritual vessels over brass plates on red cloths. Their chests and arms are smeared with white sacred ash, and many wear long rudraksha malas. Lit diyas and offering trays line the foreground, and more seated participants in orange and white are visible behind them.2017-01-06A group of young men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawls sit cross-legged on the floor during a ritual. Several are bare-chested with white sacred ash markings on their foreheads, arms and chests, and wear rudraksha malas and pendant necklaces. The man at left raises one arm holding a small lamp, while the man beside him holds a lamp in his hand. In front are brass plates with bananas, fruit, sweets and small oil lamps. Behind them, more participants sit in orange and white clothing in a large hall. No individual is identifiable as a person from appearance.2017-01-04Photograph of a ritual gathering in a large hall with a crowd seated on the floor behind. In the foreground, several young men in orange saffron dhotis and orange shawls sit cross-legged with white ash marks on their foreheads and bodies. The central man holds a lit oil lamp in his right hand toward a small brass plate, and wears rudraksha malas and a copper-coloured armband. The young man at right, in a maroon and gold cloth, holds a lit flame and a small brass bell. Brass plates with fruit, flowers and burning incense sticks sit on the floor in front, along with a small white figurine. People in the background are also holding lamps.2017-01-04January 04 20172017-01-04 +1 copiesMay 24 20172017-05-24 +1 copiesNovember 03 20142014-11-03 +2 copies