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A photograph of a ritual puja inside a small room. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange hooded jacket and orange robes and kneels on a rug, extending a silver plate of green leaves and offerings toward a seated man in a green sweater, white kurta, saffron stole and rudraksha mala. Another seated man in orange robes sits behind them. Brass and silver bowls with kumkum, vermilion, yellow powder and leaves sit on the floor, and a copper kalasha stands nearby. A gold-threaded cloth canopy and a silver-topped object.

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May 26 20062006-05-26A photograph of a small temple-side ritual on a patterned rug. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair and a tilak, wearing an orange puffer-style jacket and orange robes, sits cross-legged holding a silver bowl and tongs over a tray of herbs and flowers. Beside them a man in orange with rudraksha beads and a gold-toned chain sits, and another man in a green vest over white kurta, with rudraksha mala and saffron-edged dhoti, works at the bowl. A gold-sequined cloth covers a shrine niche to the right, with a small brass lamp and offerings. A brass vessel sits in the foreground, and a woman in a red shawl stands in the background.2006-05-26A photograph of a seated puja inside a small shrine room with a grilled window and a plaque on the wall. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair wears a bright orange down jacket and orange cloth and strings rudraksha beads, holding a small offering. Beside him, a man in orange robes and a beaded mala sits with hands together. A third man in a light green sweater, white kurta and a saffron shawl sits with palms pressed in prayer, a tilak on his forehead and rudraksha beads around his neck. Before them spread a tray of kumkum, flowers, green leaves, incense sticks and a copper pot, with a gold-embroidered cloth and a silver-topped vessel at right. Whether the long-haired man is a person cannot be established from appearance alone, so he is described by role.2006-05-26June 01 20062006-06-01A photograph of a ritual at a temple shrine. A figure with long dark curly hair, wearing saffron-orange robes and a long gold necklace, sits on the floor holding a flat plate with a lit flame, performing an offering. Beside them a bowl of yellow offering material rests on a stone. Behind and around, several people in saffron-orange robes and white garments sit or stand with hands joined in prayer, and a brass lamp and bells are visible. In front, a small deity murti draped in orange cloth sits on a raised shrine with rudraksha beads and a stack of wood. The setting appears to be a temple interior with a stone floor.2006-05-30Photograph of a ritual on a concrete floor inside a temple courtyard. In the foreground, a man with long hair tied back, wearing an orange sleeveless top and orange cloth, kneels and reaches toward a small copper kalasha pot with a red and yellow flower offering. Beside him, an older man with grey hair, wearing a red shawl with gold embroidery over orange cloth, kneels and holds a tray of flowers and leaves. Yellow turmeric or kumkum powder is scattered on the floor. Behind them, devotees in orange and yellow dhotis and saris sit and stand, and a brass vessel is visible against a red and white striped wall. This appears to be an abhishekam or puja offering.2010-07-21A photograph of a homa ritual. A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair, a tilak on the forehead and a gold bead necklace holds a round gold-coloured plate toward a fire-ritual setup while speaking into a microphone. Beside him, a man in orange clothing with glasses assists, holding a small dish, and another orange-clad person sits behind. In the foreground a bald man in white clothing bends over the ritual offerings, with incense sticks and small bowls of powder nearby. Behind the altar, a painted backdrop shows a mountain and sunset sky, and a golden throne-style seat is decorated with garlands of marigold and rose petals. A decorated kalasha with flowers sits on the altar.2010-02-12A photograph of a seated ritual exchange on a red patterned mat. A long-haired figure with a bare upper torso, wrapped in saffron cloth, sits at left and receives an offering from a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a yellow tilak on his forehead, who holds a cloth-wrapped object over a plate of flowers and leaves. Behind them, a seated man in saffron stole and off-white dhoti and several standing men in white and orange watch closely, some with cameras or phones raised.2006-01-05Outdoor ritual scene at a stone-walled temple courtyard. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala wears an orange robe and a long orange wrap; he sits cross-legged before a small bronze shrine containing a deity murti under an arch, pouring from a small metal vessel, with a golden kalasha-shaped finial in front. To the left, a younger man in an orange shirt and wrap holds a white metal bowl. Behind them, several people in orange robes and white trousers stand holding long poles and a yellow canopy, and others sit at the right edge. Bare feet and plastic bottles are visible on the steps.2006-06-01 +1 copiesJuly 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21July 03 20082008-07-03