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Night puja at an ashram hall. A young priest with a shaved head, white tilak on his forehead and arms, a red-orange cloth and orange garland sits on a low stone platform pouring liquid from a silver vessel over a brass kalasha set on a yantra of yellow, red and black powder. A second attendant in white dhoti with gold border stands behind with a bead mala, and a third man in glasses stands at the back. Brass oil lamps burn on the right, with a bowl of red kumkum, pink lotus flowers on a tray at left, and yellow marigold garlands. A framed portrait on a wall shows a figure in orange robes seated before an orange chair, but its appearance is not clearly identifiable here.

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October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02A seated priest in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl with a rudraksha mala performs a ritual on the floor before brass oil lamps and silver vessels. Two standing assistants in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded malas watch from behind. Fresh yellow marigold garlands and a pink lotus bunch sit beside a kumkum-filled brass bowl, and a flame burns in a lamp at right. A rangoli design lies in front. A portrait of a figure in saffron hangs above an orange armchair in the background.2014-10-02Night-time puja outdoors on a paved courtyard. A seated priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with white tripundra and white arm markings, sits with palms joined before a brass oil lamp with a lit flame. Two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand behind him; the left one wears a rudraksha mala and red-framed glasses, and the right one holds a small book. Brass vessels, a silver kalasha, a tray of pink lotus flowers, yellow marigold garlands and a rangoli kolam of black and yellow are arranged on the floor. Behind them is an orange cushioned chair with a framed portrait of a saffron-robed sannyasi with long hair and a mala, and a gold ornate structure sits to the right.2014-10-02Night-time ritual photo of a puja at an outdoor ashram setting. A priest in white dhoti with gold border and a pink headcloth, seen from behind, sits at a wooden platform arranging offerings. Across from him, a seated devotee in orange robes with rudraksha mala and white forehead markings sits with folded hands. Brass bowls of food, small oil lamps, a lit flame, flower garlands and a metal kalasha-style pot are arranged on the platform. A framed portrait of a saffron-robed seated figure on a red armchair sits in the background, with a fan and microphone stands nearby. Several people sit on the floor in white and orange clothing.2014-10-11Three men sit on a stone platform performing a ritual beside a flame. The man on the left, bare-chested with a reddish-orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala, holds open a book on his lap and has white ash markings on his arms. The middle man wears a white dhoti and a rudraksha mala and sits with his head bowed. The man on the right wears an orange turban, glasses, a white dhoti with gold border, a rudraksha mala and arm bands, with hands joined in prayer. Silver bowls hold yellow flowers and offerings, and a small oil lamp burns nearby. Behind them stands a gilded elephant figure beneath a canopy with garlands and a pink-draped seat.2015-01-03A seated priest in a maroon-red dhoti and an orange-red shawl with a gold-bordered edge sits on a stone floor during a ritual. His forehead and arms bear white vibhuti markings and he pours from or sorts flower petals in a silver vessel. Nearby, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a lit oil lamp on a stand with yellow marigold garlands, a pink lotus bundle and a yellow-and-black kolam or rangoli design on the floor are arranged around him. Two standing attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand at left with folded hands. This appears to be a puja setup with lamps and flowers.2014-10-02A homa or yagna is being performed at an outdoor fire pit in a garden courtyard. A man in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with a yellow border sits cross-legged at the front, sprinkling offerings into the flames, with marigold garlands and a brass oil lamp beside him. Behind him, young men in white dhotis and rudraksha malas sit or stand, one wearing a red turban. A yellow ceremonial table and a small framed painting in orange tones are visible at the left, along with a patterned red rug on the right.2014-10-03November 29 20112011-11-29Three men sit on the ground in a ritual setting at night beside a fire pit. The man on the left wears a rust-red dhoti, rudraksha malas and bare upper body with white marks, holding an open book. The middle man wears white clothing with a yellow-bordered cloth and a rudraksha mala. The man on the right wears a white dhoti with a yellow border, an orange turban, glasses, rudraksha malas and arm bands, with hands folded in prayer. Above them stands a gilded throne-like structure with a golden animal figure, draped in orange cloth and decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands. Brass vessels, a silver lamp and yellow flowers sit on the ground in front of a raised fire pit with offerings.2015-01-03October 03 20142014-10-03Two shaved-headed priests sit cross-legged on a mat in an outdoor ritual setting. The left priest wears a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with rudraksha malas and beaded arm bands, touching his forehead while a small pot of yellow marigold flowers sits before him. The right priest wears white dhoti and an unadorned white wrap with a long rudraksha mala and an orange turban, pressing a hand to his face. Silver bowls, a brass vessel and a golden elephant-shaped stand with garlands in the background suggest a puja or abhishekam; the scene shows no clear a person candidate.2015-01-03