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Night ritual on an open-sided porch with a brick wall. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a yellow head cloth and gold-striped border performs aarti with a lit oil lamp held before a seated man in a red-brown robe and a garland of white and yellow flowers. The seated man has a tilak on his forehead and presses his palms together. He sits on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion over a striped mat. Brass vessels, a standing brass lamp, a fire pit with flowers, and a fan are visible.

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April 06 20172017-04-06April 06 20172017-04-06Night ritual photograph in an open-sided hall with a brick wall and a wall fan at right. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a green and gold border and a yellow headcloth bends forward, offering an aarti lamp toward a seated man. The seated man wears a red-orange garment, a white-and-yellow flower garland and a tilak, with hands folded in namaskar on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Nearby, a woman in a white sari with gold border stands with hands folded, another woman in orange stands with hands folded, and a brass oil lamp and floral arrangements sit on a striped rug in front.2017-04-06A night-time ritual scene in an open-sided hall with brick walls. A bare-chested priest in a yellow head-cloth and white dhoti with a green-and-gold waist sash leans forward to offer lit oil lamps on a brass tray. Beside him, a man in white dhoti wears a gold necklace and stands with hands folded. Seated on an ornate gold-framed throne with red cushions, a man with a white tilak and a long red-brown robe holds his hands in namaste, wearing white and orange flower garlands and a gold necklace. Behind him, two people in red and white attire stand with hands together. Trays of marigolds, fruit and flower-decorated pots surround the offering area, and a fan is visible at right.2017-04-06Night-time ritual at an open-sided hall with brick walls. A shaved-headed priest bare-chested in a white dhoti with a gold-and-maroon border and a yellow head cloth bends forward, holding a lit aarti flame toward a seated man on a gilded throne-style chair with a red cushion. The seated man wears an orange-maroon robe, a long white flower garland and has his palms pressed together in namaskar. Women in orange saris and a white sari with gold border stand at left, one holding a brass oil lamp; flowers, marigold garlands and a brass bowl sit in the foreground on a striped mat.2017-04-06Evening ritual on a striped woven mat in a brick-walled open hall. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a maroon and gold border and a yellow head cloth stands bending forward, holding a lit multi-flame oil lamp toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears a red-orange robe, a white and orange flower garland, a gold bracelet, and has both hands pressed to the face. He sits on an ornate gold-framed throne with red cushions. Marigold and yellow flower arrangements with white ribbons sit at the front, and a brass pot stands nearby. On the left, a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a gold necklace stands with hands folded, and a brass lamp stand is visible. Several onlookers stand in the background near the pillar.2017-04-06A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receiving a ritual gesture from a shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth and a yellow headcloth. The priest holds a flame or lamp near the seated man's head, who has his hands raised to his head and wears a red-orange robe, a white and orange flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace with a tilak on his forehead. Behind them, a woman in white stands near a brass oil lamp, and flower arrangements in yellow and red sit on a striped rug. The setting is an unfinished brick hall at night with a fan visible at the right.2017-04-06A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved, wing-like back receives a fire offering from a priest. The seated man wears a rust-brown robe, a white forehead mark, a gold necklace, and rudraksha-style beaded bands on his arms. Hands are pressed together in prayer. A standing priest, bare-chested in a white dhoti with a yellow border and an orange head cloth, holds a lit flame over a brass vessel. Behind them a woman in a dark sari stands near a yellow pole. Marigold flower garlands and red cloth bags lie on a striped mat, and a white air cooler stands at left in a plain stone-walled courtyard.2017-03-16April 06 20172017-04-06March 16 20172017-03-16A photograph of a seated man in a golden ornate throne with carved lion-like arm rests, against a stone block wall. He sits with palms pressed together in prayer, eyes closed, wearing a rust-brown saffron-toned robe, a gold ornate pendant and beaded necklaces, red and gold bangles, and a sacred white tripundra mark on his forehead. He has long dark hair and a beard. Before him a white-clad priest with a yellow-banded headwrap and bare chest holds a silver lamp with a flame, performing aarti. Colourful striped woven mats cover the platform, and a bank of yellow and red flowers sits at the lower right. Behind, a woman in a green sari stands, and red cloth bags line the right side.2017-03-16A photograph of a night-time ritual in a smoky hall. A man in white dhoti with a yellow head cloth and gold chains stands at left, holding a brass lamp with a flame and a small incense or ritual implement. Beside him stands a young priest in orange cloth with a rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead. At right, a seated man in red-orange robes, with long hair, a gold necklace pendant and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with both hands raised to his head in an act of blessing or reception. A fan and a row of colourful prayer flags are visible behind.2017-08-02