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July 28 2008

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Indoor photograph in a tiled hall with ceiling fans and fluorescent tubes. A figure in saffron robes and a saffron turban stands barefoot on a striped carpet, wearing a white and red flower garland and holding a metal lamp with a lit flame, performing an aarti. Around him stand devotees in white dhotis and saffron shawls, some with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in a white sari with hands joined on the left. A man in white clothing at right holds a small instrument. Garlands hang on the wall. Printed copyright text appears in the lower right corner of the image.2008-11-11October 09 20112011-10-09Indoor ceremony in a plain whitewashed room with a striped woven mat on the floor. A man in an orange dhoti, orange turban and a long white and red flower garland stands at centre, smiling, holding a small lit lamp or brass vessel with flame. Behind him, about eight men in white dhotis and white shirts with orange shawls stand in a line, several with hands folded in prayer and one playing a small instrument. At right, a seated man in white clothes with folded hands sits in a white-covered chair. Fluorescent light, ceiling fan and a blue wall panel are visible; a plate of offerings sits at lower right.2008-11-11July 21 20102010-07-21A stage event under a tented ceiling with a red and white backdrop. In the centre, a man in an orange robe and orange turban receives a long garland of red and white flowers from a standing figure in saffron. Beside them, a shaved-headed figure in an orange shawl stands with hands folded. A row of brass oil lamps in the foreground sits before white low tables and scattered flower petals. On the right, several men in dark suits and white garments stand with garlands around their necks. A hanging ceremonial fan and a decorative lamp hang above the stage. The photograph shows a ceremonial reception with an oil lamp offering.2008-01-25July 23 20092009-07-23October 19 20102010-10-19December 30 20082008-12-30Photo 117422782014-11-01 +2 copiesJuly 28 20082008-07-28July 27 20082008-07-27October 09 20082008-10-09