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A photograph of an outdoor village gathering. A shaven-headed monastic in saffron-orange robes and a long beaded garland sits near a metal bowl, touching the forehead of a young girl in a yellow and green outfit. Behind her, a woman in a red sari and several children and men in casual shirts watch closely. Painted walls and a small shop front are visible behind the crowd.

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July 03 20102010-07-03 +1 copiesSeptember 18 20102010-09-18 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual gathering in a village setting with palm trees and thatched huts behind. A shaved-headed monk in a saffron-orange robe bends over a red tray holding a fire with offerings, flowers and small brass vessels, apparently a homa-style fire ritual. Seated devotees on mats in the foreground, including an older man in white with an orange shawl and hands pressed together, and many children sitting in rows behind. Some standing people in white and other colours watch from the back. Text overlay reads copyright and archive source at the bottom right.2009-01-29A photograph of a temple blessing in progress. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair stands at left, placing a hand on the head of a young man in a yellow polo shirt. Beside him a woman in a teal sari holds a brass plate, and two more young men in yellow and white shirts stand at right, with an older man in a white shirt and red-and-yellow striped scarf. The setting appears to be a temple interior with a dark background.2010-07-10 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20122012-01-04A photograph of a temple cleanup at an outdoor village street. A man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala stands at left, appearing to be the a person candidate, supervising while holding a cleaning tool. Nearby a woman in a red-and-orange sari sits on a low stool, a bald man in an orange shirt stands at center, and a row of men and women in white and mixed clothes stands at right, several holding brooms or cloths. Dusty ground and plain walls surround them.2012-05-30 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20122012-01-03January 29 20092009-01-29A photograph of a temple-like indoor setting with a metal railing where devotees line up. A man in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair stands at center, placing his hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows with folded hands. Another man in a white shirt on the left has his hands joined in namaste. On the right, a shaved-headed monk in orange robes holds a brass plate of offerings. Background shows other devotees and a wall with framed notices.2010-09-082010 - Photo Album +1 copiesJanuary 04 20122012-01-04A photograph of a crowded indoor ritual setting. A man in orange saffron robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala stands at right, holding a small object or ritual item in his hands and extending his arm toward a devotee. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand in a row at left, one with a white beard, bowing or leaning forward with heads lowered. Another saffron-robed monk in orange appears at the far right edge. A table holding a white cloth and small items sits in the foreground. Background shows other people and a wall with colourful banners or flags. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment.2010-10-07