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A seated priest in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a small pendant holds a brass cup and a handbell during a ritual on an orange mat. Brass plates with flowers and small brass vessels surround him. Behind him, several men in white dhotis and shawls with red and gold borders sit and perform ritual actions, one holding a brass bell, with a book open on the floor. Plastic containers and a phone rest in the foreground.

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Indoor group ritual on white floor mats with orange cloth. A central man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged, holding a lit oil lamp aloft in his right hand and a small brass bell in his left, with a white forehead marking. Around him several men in white dhotis with maroon borders sit and hold lit lamps, one ringing a bell, with brass plates of yellow grains, brass kalasha-style vessels, a small brass lamp and an open book nearby. Several people in the group wear white ritual dress; one wears a white shawl. The scene reads as a puja or aarti in progress.2010-11-23Several people sit on orange mats in a ritual setting. In the foreground, a shaven-headed man in an orange saffron robe with a maroon border and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged, holding a small brass bell and a brass lamp-like vessel over a tray of offerings. Brass plates with red flowers, a small brass cup and oil lamps lie on the orange cloth. Behind him, people in white dhotis and shawls hold brass lamps and bells, and another man in orange sits at the right edge. A blue plastic container sits at lower left. The scene suggests a puja or aarti being performed.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual scene in which a seated priest wearing saffron-orange robes with maroon borders and a rudraksha mala around his neck pours or arranges offerings over a brass plate. An open ritual book lies on the floor beside him, with small brass lamps, bells, a bowl of flowers and kumkum/vibhuti on a red cloth. Several other robed participants sit around him in white and orange clothing, some with white marks on their arms, and their hands are folded in prayer. Plastic and metal bowls of water and rice sit among the brass vessels, indicating a puja or padapuja offering. The priest is absorbed in the task, his head bowed toward the plate.2010-10-16A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a maroon border sits on an orange cloth during a puja. He wears a rudraksha mala and a pendant, holds a brass lamp in one hand and a small bell-like brass vessel in the other. Behind him, people in white dhotis with red borders sit on mats, one raising a lit oil lamp. Brass plates with offerings, a brass kalasha, a conch shell and a small pink container sit on the cloth in front.2010-10-24A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala holds a small brass kalasha-style vessel in his right hand and a brass hand bell in his left, during a ritual. Around him, several men in white dhoti-style clothing with red-bordered cloths sit on orange mats, also holding brass vessels and bells, with brass plates containing flowers and offerings in front of them. The setting looks like a temple or ashram hall with a plain floor.2010-10-27A seated ritual scene in a hall with a white tiled floor. In the foreground, three men in saffron-orange robes with maroon borders sit on orange and green mats before brass puja plates, lamps, bells and small cups holding offerings, with incense sticks standing nearby. Behind them, a row of people in white and red dress sits in the background. On the right, a bald priest in white robes with red borders holds a small object and sits in a devotional posture. A clear plastic container lies on the floor at right. The setting suggests a puja or satsang gathering.2010-11-14Photograph of a seated group of saffron-robed priests performing a puja at floor level on orange mats. In the foreground, a bald man with a grey beard and gold necklace holds a small leaf or bowl, and beside him a man in a dark-maroon-bordered saffron cloth with rudraksha beads offers from a bowl. Brass plates, cups and lamps with flower petals and white offerings are arranged on the mats before them. Behind, several men in white dhotis with white and red forehead and body markings sit with hands joined. A soft glow of oil lamps lights the hall.2010-10-19October 04 20112011-10-04A photograph of a seated puja ceremony. In the centre, a bald man in saffron-orange robes with a maroon border and a long gold-beaded necklace with a pendant sits on an orange cloth, holding a small ritual implement over a brass plate with flowers. Beside him, a bearded man in similar orange robes and a beaded mala performs the ceremony. Behind them, several men in white dhotis with white body markings sit with palms pressed together. Brass lamps, a brass bell, a small pot and an open ritual book lie on the orange mat. The ritual appears to be a padapuja-style worship.2010-10-16A seated group of men performs a ritual in an ashram hall. In the foreground, a man with a greying beard and a gold-beaded necklace sits with palms pressed together, wearing a saffron garment with a maroon border. Beside him, another saffron-clad man with a shaved head and gold necklace extends his hand over a brass plate of offerings. Behind them, several saffron-robed men sit on orange mats, and further back, men in white dhotis and white shawls with rudraksha malas and sandalwood marks sit in rows. Brass plates with flowers, fruit, kumkum and brass lamps and vessels sit on the mats, and an open book rests on the floor. This appears to be a padapuja-style puja setting.2010-10-16October 26 20102010-10-26A photograph of a pada puja ritual in a hall with white tiled floor. Four saffron-robed men in the foreground sit cross-legged on orange mats, each holding a lit oil lamp or ritual vessel, with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. Brass plates with flowers, fruit and offerings, brass kalasha-style vessels and a small open book lie before them. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and shawls sit in rows holding lamps and brass items, some with sacred ash marks. A blue plastic bucket and a metal stand are at the left edge.2010-10-21