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A temple ritual scene in a stone-pillared courtyard. Several men sit on the floor in front of coconut kalashas decorated with white jasmine garlands and coloured wrapping, set on a maroon cloth with brass plates and small lamps. Many men seated behind wear white dhotis, bare chests and rudraksha-style beaded malas. On the right, a man in a black turban, saffron-orange robe and layered beaded necklaces holds a silver plate of pink petals and sits near the offerings, appearing to lead the puja. A man in white with a sacred thread and vibhuti marks sits near the kalashas.

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April 29 20182018-04-29A temple ritual on a stone floor beside a pillar marked A21. Several bare-chested men in white and yellow dhotis sit in rows, some wearing rudraksha malas. In the foreground are coconuts crowned with white flower garlands, set on decorated, colourful bases with mango leaves, alongside brass vessels and pink petals. On the right, a man in an orange-red robe and dark turban holds a plate of pink petals and wears long bead malas and a shawl. Beside him sits an older man in white with a tilak and a green-bordered cloth. The scene suggests a temple puja or abhishekam preparation.2018-04-29Photograph of a temple ritual with a row of seated men in white dhotis, several bare-chested and wearing rudraksha and gold-toned chains, sitting on a stone step. In the foreground, a row of coconuts crowned with white jasmine garlands sits on banana leaves inside decorated kalasha-style pots on a red and gold cloth, with silver bowls nearby. On the right, a man with a black turban and a dark beard wears a rust-red garment with a long beaded garland and holds a silver tray of pink flower petals. A pillar with carved stonework is visible in the background. Ritual puja or abhishekam setting.2018-04-29April 29 20182018-04-29A seated ritual scene inside a temple hall with stone pillars. A man in an orange-red robe with a dark turban-style headwrap and a long yellow-and-green beaded necklace sits on a mat, holding a silver tray of pink flower petals. Around him, bare-chested men in white dhotis and colourful cloths sit in rows, and a bearded man in white robes sits beside him. In front are arranged brass-rimmed coconuts wrapped with white flower garlands, set in woven baskets with colourful decorated bases, alongside small silver bowls and offerings on a yellow and maroon cloth. A man's head is visible in the foreground. The setting suggests a puja or ritual offering in a temple.2018-04-29A temple ritual scene at a stone pillared hall. A bearded man in a black turban with orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala sits on the right with palms pressed together in greeting, a probable Swamiji (probable) by his distinctive turban, saffron clothing and ornate beaded necklaces. Beside him a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a brass plate of flowers. Around them several young men sit bare-chested in white and yellow dhotis with rudraksha malas. In front, rows of decorated coconuts with white flower garlands sit on colourful kalasha bases on a maroon cloth, with brass bowls and banana leaves. Approximately eleven people are visible.2018-04-29A temple ritual scene in a stone-pillared courtyard. A man in an orange-red robe, dark turban and long gold-and-bead necklace sits cross-legged at right, holding a plate of flower petals and gesturing over a group. Before him, a row of brass-based kalasha pots topped with coconuts and white flower garlands sit on a patterned cloth with banana leaves, fruits and steel plates. Around them sit shirtless young men and older men in white dhotis with sacred threads, some holding flowers. A standing attendant in white and yellow cloth is at upper right. This appears to be a puja with kalasha offerings.2018-04-29April 29 20182018-04-29A seated ritual scene on temple steps with a group of men, mostly bare-chested and wearing white or yellow dhotis and rudraksha malas. In the foreground, rows of coconuts wrapped in white jasmine garlands sit atop decorated kalasha pots on a cloth, with plates of flowers and betel leaves. A man at the right in a dark turban, rust-orange robe and long rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, while a bearded older priest in white with a pink flower tray sits beside him. Pilgrims crowd the stone steps behind them, consistent with a puja or abhishekam at a temple.2018-04-29April 29 20182018-04-29April 29 20182018-04-29A seated ritual scene at an old stone temple, with a priest in white dhoti and shawl holding a silver tray of pink flower petals. A man in an orange-brown robe, dark turban, and many rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces receives petals from the tray with his hands. Several young boys in orange robes and white tilaka sit on a stone step behind them, and other men in white and bare-chested devotees sit nearby. Carved stone pillars and ceremonial ground offerings surround the group.2018-04-29