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A night-time ritual photograph in a open hall. In the foreground, a golden ornate throne with carved lion-head arms and an orange cushioned seat occupies the left side. A bald, bare-chested man in orange and red cloth, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and beaded bracelets, kneels on a red carpet beside a carved wooden stool holding a green leaf with offerings. A young woman in a white top and light blue shawl bends forward to touch the leaf, while other people in white, red and orange clothing stand in a line behind her. Lit oil lamps and a fire pit with flames glow in the background among white cushions and flower offerings, with a crowd of standing devotees beyond.

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Night outdoor event with bright stage lights overhead and a crowd standing behind. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange-and-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala, kneels on a white cloth beside an ornate gold-and-orange throne with carved lion-like armrests. A small wooden stool sits in front of the throne. Several devotees in white kurtas and red shawls stand close; one woman in white holds a green leaf plate, and a man in white holds an offering, while the kneeling figure extends his arm toward the leaf. Oil lamps and offerings line the ground at right, with more people in white and red standing behind.2015-12-23 +1 copiesMarch 28 20162016-03-28December 18 20152015-12-18 +1 copiesMay 09 20152015-05-09December 12 20122012-12-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban sits on an ornate gold throne, wearing a red and orange flower garland, a gold beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads. He holds out packets of sweets or prasad with his right hand while a woman in a white and green patterned kurta bends forward to receive them. A child in dark clothes is near her feet. Standing behind are men in saffron and ochre garments, one with a rudraksha mala, and a gold oil lamp stands beside the throne. Petals cover the red and gold floor carpet.2015-07-19A photograph inside a temple hall during a ritual. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a red-and-gold turban, orange garland and red-orange dhoti, with a gold bracelet on the arm. A priest in red-and-gold ritual cloth on the left holds a brass plate of fruit and flowers and dips his hand toward a tray. A kneeling man in white clothes bows before the throne and holds up a folded paper. Three women to the right stand with palms together, wearing white saris, one in an orange sari and one with rudraksha malas. Gold latticed panels and a deep red curtain form the backdrop with hanging bells and green foliage.2014-11-23Outdoor festival gathering under a blue tent with red carpets and a crowd of devotees. In the foreground, a woman in a green sari with a flower in her hair bends forward, and a man in a light shirt kneels with his head bowed before a seated figure in white and gold, who wears a gold-embroidered shawl. Beside them stand several saffron-robed sadhus and a long-bearded elder in orange, and a man in a white shirt walks on the blue carpet. Gold and red floral offerings and a gilded lion-faced ornament lie on the red cloth, with marigold petals scattered on the floor. Many more devotees in white, orange and blue fill the background.2009-01-01March 28 20162016-03-28December 12 20122012-12-12July 15 20112011-07-15A photograph of an indoor devotional gathering. A woman in a deep red sari with gold bangles and a red-and-gold beaded garland sits on a gold-finished lion-headed seat, her hand resting on the knee of a kneeling man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl, whose head is bowed toward her. Behind them, a standing woman in white with a red-orange shawl holds a tall garland of yellow, white and magenta flowers on a pole, while a woman in a grey sari with red blouse stands with palms pressed together in namaste, and more women in white and red-orange shawls stand in the background. A warm lamp glows at upper left and a framed picture hangs on the wall. The setting suggests a darshan or blessing moment.2014-05-17