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Photo of a ritual scene with three shaved-headed men in white dhotis and white shawls seated on the floor. The man on the right sits with palms pressed together in anjali, eyes lowered, wearing a gold necklace and a gold bangle, with white sacred ash markings on his forehead and body. The man on the left, also with white forehead markings and a gold necklace, looks on. A third figure in the centre sits with a white cloth drawn over the head. Behind them hang orange and red striped drapes, banana leaves and pink flower garlands, with a brass vessel and small bowls at the front.

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October 15 20102010-10-15Two seated men lead a chant at microphones in a plain hall. The man on the left wears white dhoti and shawl with maroon borders, gold ornaments on his arms and a gold necklace, and presses his palms together with eyes closed. The man on the right wears an orange shawl over orange clothing, a long gold bead necklace with a pendant, and white forehead markings; he holds an open book and keeps his eyes closed in recitation. Both appear in devotional sanctity during a satsang session, with a door and pale wall behind them.2010-12-18Two shaved-headed priests sit cross-legged on a floor in white dhotis with gold-bordered yellow edges, palms pressed together in prayer. The nearer priest wears a rudraksha mala and a beaded bracelet, and has white tilak marks on his forehead and arms. The second priest, behind him, also has white forehead markings and sits with hands folded. Brass lamps, a plate of offerings and flowers lie on the floor in front, and a maroon cloth hangs behind them. No identifiable a person figure is visibly present; the priests are shown only in worship posture.2011-11-09A photograph of a homa or puja ceremony at night. A shaven-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with red borders sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a gold bead necklace with a gold pendant and a bangle, a red-and-white tilak on his forehead. Beside him a second shaven-headed man in white robes with red borders and a gold bead necklace holds a small microphone. In front are silver bowls, a silver ladle, brass vessels, a carved wooden seat behind them, and a tray of wood pieces for the fire. The setting is dark, lit mainly by the camera flash.2010-09-03Two shaved-headed priests sit cross-legged before microphones on a stand at a satsang setting. The man on the left, in white dhoti and shawl with maroon borders and gold necklaces, presses his palms together in anjali with eyes closed. The man on the right wears an orange-saffron shawl over bare shoulders, gold beaded necklaces, a white forehead tilak with red dot, and white sandalwood marks on his arms, eyes closed and hands resting on his lap. A dark curtain and pale wall form the background. No appearance-based cues qualify either man as a person, so their roles are priests in attendance.2010-12-18A shaved-headed man in white ritual dhoti and shawl with a red border sits with eyes closed and palms pressed together in anjali mudra. He wears a heavy gold bead necklace with a pendant bearing a small portrait, a silver bangle, and a red bindi with white tilak on his forehead and arms. Behind him stands a young man in white with white tilak and a rudraksha mala, speaking into a microphone on a stand. A woman in a white sari with gold border leans in from the right. In the foreground, silver offering vessels and a pink flower sit on a brass tray. The setting appears to be a hall with a dark curtain backdrop.2010-09-16Two men sit cross-legged on a glossy floor performing a puja at a low wooden table with brass vessels, a small oil lamp, a bowl of red flower petals, and offerings. The man on the left wears a white dhoti and shawl, a long rudraksha mala, a red pendant, a wrist bangle and white tilak on his forehead, with palms pressed together in prayer. The man on the right, with a shaved head and glasses, wears an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, multiple rudraksha malas, ear studs, white ash markings on his arms and forehead, and holds a printed sheet while joining his hands. Behind them are gold-coloured ornate pillars, red and maroon drapes and a turquoise wall. Both appear to be reciting from the printed text. The gold-framed figure and tall red drapes suggest a ceremonial hall.2013-03-13Close photo of two shaved-headed men in white dhotis with gold borders seated in meditation or puja. The man in front wears a rudraksha mala, white vertical tilak marks on his forehead and arm, and thin-rimmed glasses, with his eyes closed. Behind him a second man in a white dhoti sits with his hand raised near his face, and a figure in orange robes is partly visible at the right edge. A small pendant hangs at the chest.2011-11-08November 13 20102010-11-13October 04 20112011-10-04September 10 20112011-09-10A close photograph of a shaved-headed man in white ritual dhoti and shawl with maroon borders, seated with palms pressed together in namaskar and eyes closed. He wears wire-rimmed glasses, white vertical tilak lines on his forehead, a silver bangle and a gold bead necklace with a small framed pendant. Behind him is a red-orange wall. To the left, a second seated man in white with folded hands is partly visible. The scene suggests a devotional puja or satsang setting.2010-08-28