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A shaved-headed man in white dhoti and white upper cloth, with a rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged in prayer with palms pressed together at a temple courtyard shrine. In front of him is a white statue of a seated figure wearing an orange robe and orange turban, with a red-and-gold mala-style garland. Brass lamps, a bowl, flowers and offerings sit on a stone platform, and a large deity murti draped in white and garlanded with marigolds and purple flowers stands at right. Red walls, a carved stone pillar, a sign board reading Dhyanapeetam and a wall clock complete the scene.

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A photograph of a temple puja setting. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and a gold-beaded necklace sits cross-legged on a dark platform, eyes closed, chanting, while his hands rest over brass and steel vessels, a silver bowl, a small glass and an oil lamp. Beside him stands a white statue of a sage with a saffron-orange robe, a saffron turban, a rudraksha mala and a raised palm. Behind them hang a garland of yellow and orange marigolds, an embroidered silver-and-black ornamental backdrop and a saffron cloth. The scene suggests a padapuja offering ritual.2011-01-17A seated man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala performs a ritual by a shrine, hand raised to his forehead in a blessing gesture. Before him are brass vessels, a bowl of pink flower petals, oil lamps, incense sticks, and a red cloth with offerings. To the right, a white deity murti draped in orange cloth and wearing an orange head covering sits on a platform beside a tall brass lamp. Behind them, a wall board lists donor names under the heading Ananda Sabha, with a greyish stone pillar and a potted palm nearby.2010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08A man in orange robes and a silver necklace stands with palms together at a temple shrine, eyes closed in prayer. Beside him stands a brass ritual setup with a tall brass oil lamp, brass bowls, a kalasha-style pot and small brass vessels on a wooden tray. To the left, a sculpted figure sits draped in red and orange cloth beneath a garland of red and yellow flowers and a rudraksha mala, with a red-and-gold shawl and a brass vessel nearby. Grey carved stone pillars and orange walls frame the courtyard.2011-11-19 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor temple ritual at a shrine with a stone pillar and corrugated roof. A figure with long dark hair in an orange-saffron robe sits cross-legged on the stone platform with hands pressed together in prayer, with a orange-saffron-clad priest's assistant and two men in white and saffron-trimmed shawls seated nearby. Brass lamps, a brass pot, a silver tray and a kalasha stand in front of them. A large deity murti is draped in white and orange-striped cloth and decorated with a garland of yellow and red flowers and a curved horn-like ornament. A black board with white lettering stands on the wall behind them. Ornate pillars frame the scene.2007-12-22A man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala sits cross-legged in prayer with palms pressed together, facing a white marble statue of a seated sage dressed in orange with an orange-and-gold turban and a garland. Brass vessels, a covered silver dish, rose petals, a kalasha-style pot and a red-and-green cloth sit on a low altar in a temple hall. A woman in a pink top and blue garment kneels in prayer behind him. A board on the wall lists devotees who built the Ananda Sabha. a person cues: the seated man wears a rudraksha mala and yellow shawl, but his appearance is uncertain, so he is described as a priest in white.2010-07-08December 31 20102010-12-31November 12 20102010-11-12September 06 20112011-09-06 +1 copiesJuly 08 20102010-07-08A photograph of an outdoor puja at a temple shrine. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a gold pendant and beaded necklace sits cross-legged on a raised stone platform, holding a lit oil lamp aloft toward a statue. Beside him are brass vessels, a bell-shaped kalasha, a brass lamp stand, a silver bowl of food and small oil lamps. To the right stands a blue-clad sculpted figure with a blue turban, raised hand and heavy gold necklace, draped in marigold and dark red flower garlands. Behind are a saffron cloth, carved stone pillars and a green garden. Smoke rises in the air. No other physical people are visible.2010-12-26December 14 20102010-12-14