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A large copper kalasha stands on a stone base at an outdoor ritual site under a corrugated metal roof, decorated with white and orange flower garlands and topped with green leaves and grain stalks. A woman in an orange-brown sari with a red flower garland and a gold-and-beaded necklace stands on the raised platform, one arm raised to pull a long orange rope or cord. Two saffron-robed sadhus with shaved heads and rudraksha beads hold ropes at the right. Palm trees and greenery fill the background under a clear sky.

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August 20 20142014-08-20February 23 20152015-02-23An outdoor ritual scene under a bright sky with palm trees. A man with long dark hair stands atop an ornate copper-coloured ceremonial pillar, raising one arm while holding a long thin cord or rope. He wears a rust-orange and gold dhoti-style garment, a red-and-white flower garland, and a beaded necklace. The pillar is wrapped with white and orange flower garlands and topped with green leaves, and carved with a small seated figure. To the right, a large orange ceremonial umbrella is held overhead, and robed attendants in saffron and orange clothing stand nearby, some wearing rudraksha malas. A tin-roofed shelter is at the left edge.2014-08-20 +1 copiesFebruary 28 20132013-02-28 +1 copiesOctober 05 20142014-10-05A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl, wearing an orange and red flower garland and gold armbands, stands beside a large copper-coloured ceremonial vessel with a conical top decorated with green leaves and white and red flower garlands. He holds a small bell and appears to be performing a ritual offering. Several shaved-headed men in white and orange clothing and a few women in white saris stand nearby, and a multicolored striped canopy is visible at left under a palm tree setting.2015-02-23August 20 20142014-08-20 +1 copiesA photograph outdoors under a clear blue sky with coconut palms behind. A woman in a dark maroon robe with a long red and white flower garland stands at a large ornate copper-coloured kalasha pot decorated with white and orange marigold garlands, red flowers and green leaves. She reaches up with one hand to touch the top of the pot. To the right, a man in orange clothes holds a round silver-toned tray, and another person in orange stands partly visible at the right edge. A red umbrella is held overhead. A second figure in dark clothing stands behind the woman. The setting suggests a ritual abhishekam or puja at an outdoor site.2016-03-01 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a copper-coloured ceremonial pillar wrapped in yellow and white flower garlands, topped with green leaves and straw. A standing man in an orange-brown silk dhoti and shawl with gold borders, wearing a red-and-pink flower garland and a gold necklace, grips a yellow rope attached to the pillar with one bandaged arm. A red tilak marks his forehead and palm trees stand behind. a person is shown by the distinctive ceremonial cues of the garland-adorned orange silk attire and gold necklace, performing a ritual action at the pillar.2013-10-05January 04 20152015-01-04A woman in a rust-orange sari with gold and cream borders stands beside an ornate copper dhwajastambha (flagpost) draped with marigold and white jasmine garlands. She wears a white and red flower garland and holds the ropes of the flag, her eyes lowered in concentration, while a hand at the lower right holds a bundle of dried grass. Palm trees and a cloudy sky form the backdrop of this outdoor flag-hoisting (dhwajarohanam) ritual.2014-08-31Three priests in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls perform a ritual around a large ornate bronze-and-copper kalasha-style vessel on a stone base. Two bare-chested priests at left and right hold a yellow cord stretched across the top of the vessel, while a woman in a red-and-gold sari with a red garland stands in the centre and reaches up to touch it. The vessel is draped with yellow and white marigold garlands and has a green leafy top. Below, a crowd of devotees in saffron and white stands under a corrugated roof, with marigold petals scattered on the base.2013-10-05