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Photograph taken at dusk in a covered open hall. On the left, a person with swept-back dark hair and a white-and-orange marigold garland, wearing a rust-red top and a leopard-print wrap, presses palms together in greeting. Centre, a young man in a white t-shirt, orange dhoti and rudraksha mala holds a stainless steel tray with leaves, flowers and a tilak on his forehead, speaking as he offers it. Right, an elderly white-bearded man in an orange shirt and red dhoti stands with palms joined. A younger figure in a white dhoti stands in the background. Three people are visible.

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A photograph taken at night on a covered temple-type veranda with pillars. On the left, a man with long dark hair and a white-and-red vertical forehead mark wears a red sleeveless top, a leopard-print wrap and a white and orange-flowered garland, smiling and gesturing with his hands. In the centre, a young male attendant in a white t-shirt, orange dhoti and forehead tilak holds a silver plate with flowers and green leaves. On the right, an elderly bearded man with white hair and a peach-coloured shirt over a saffron-orange garment, with a rudraksha-style mala, stands beside him. A figure in a white dhoti stands in the background near hanging bells. a person cues (long hair, flower garland, ornate bare-shouldered attire) are present on the figure at left, but identity is uncertain.2014-05-26May 26 20142014-05-26August 29 20142014-08-29December 17 20112011-12-17A man in orange robes and a leopard-print shawl with long dark hair and a red and white forehead mark raises his hand in blessing over a bowed devotee's head, while a boy in a white t-shirt holds out his hands to receive a blessing. A tray of sweets or offerings is held by an attendant at right. An older man at left presses his palms together in greeting. Other devotees in grey and white clothing and orange-robed attendants fill a hall with striped decorative pillars and white tiled floor.2010-12-02July 11 20122012-07-11November 25 20092009-11-25Night photograph inside a temple colonnade with rows of pillars. In the centre, a young man in white kurta, eyes closed, stands beside a dark bronze Nandi bull statue decorated with a flower garland and kumkum. To the right, a man in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a white-and-red flower garland holds a silver tray. Behind them, an older man in white and a woman in a white sari stand among other devotees. The setting suggests a temple puja or abhishekam.2005-07-24December 15 20112011-12-15A photograph of a ritual exchange in an ashram hall with orange-painted walls. On the left, a man with long dark hair, a gold necklace and an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl extends his hands toward a brass tray. A clean-shaven, shaved-headed man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, white forehead markings and a small head microphone holds a yellow-cloth-covered tray with flowers. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands beside a silver kalasha with a green leaf. On the far left, a young attendant in maroon and gold holds a plate of red flowers. Desc notes: the long-haired man shows compatible presentation cues but identity is uncertain.2013-03-07A photograph of a warm interaction indoors against a pale pink wall with a window behind. A man with swept-back long dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead, wearing a leopard-print sleeveless garment and a rudraksha mala, smiles while reaching out to touch the face of a younger man in a white shirt with an orange shawl, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Between them, a bald man in an orange robe and rudraksha beads, with a red dot on his forehead, looks on. Two people are visible.2013-03-06Night-time outdoor photo of a ritual scene on a raised stone platform. On the left, a draped figure in red and gold cloth with an orange shawl and garlands sits on a seat. Centre, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border holds a brass plate of offerings. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red shawl and white-and-pink garland, stands with hands folded in front of him. On the right, a shaven-headed man in orange robes and a white flower garland stands with hands joined in prayer. A woven mat lies on the ground. White pillars and a dim lamp appear in the background.2012-07-23