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Photo of a ritual gathering in an ashram courtyard with a large engraved brass vessel in the foreground. A bearded man with a dark beard and rudraksha mala wears a saffron-brown robe and sits smiling behind the vessel. Beside him, a young person in orange robes and gold necklaces sits cross-legged, and a woman in an orange sari with gold jewellery sits nearby. Other devotees in orange and cream clothing sit on the steps, one with bangles and a bindi. Wooden boxes hold gold-coloured items and offerings on the floor. Behind them, sadhus in saffron and rudraksha malas stand near a brass kalasha and a pillar, with a red wall and plants in the background.

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A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in an open courtyard beside a pillared building. A large engraved copper vessel stands in the centre, with wooden boxes of gold and other offerings nearby. A bearded man in rust-brown robes and a rudraksha mala sits smiling among women and girls in orange and white saris with gold necklaces and bangles. A woman in a white top sits at left, and several men in saffron and red clothing stand in the background near a brass kalasha lamp stand. a person cues: the central bearded man wears a brown ceremonial shawl and rudraksha beads, but the figure is not clearly identifiable. Appearance is ambiguous, so the candidate is marked unsure. Visible people number about ten to twelve.2016-10-16A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in an outdoor courtyard. A large ornate brass pot with embossed reliefs stands at centre, beside a shallow engraved brass bowl. A bearded man in orange and a rudraksha mala sits smiling behind the pot; a figure beside him wears a heavy gold necklace and orange cloth. Two women in orange and gold jewellery sit to the right, one laughing. Wooden trays of packets and gold items lie on the ground in front. A woman in white sits on a platform in the background, and standing figures in orange and saffron clothing are seen behind a table at the top. Traditional Hindu ritual setting with brass vessels and offerings.2016-10-16A courtyard ritual scene with a large ornate brass vessel in the foreground, its surface embossed with figures, set on a stone step. A bearded man in orange-saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace sits smiling beside it, appearing to be the a person by his distinctive ornaments and saffron attire. Beside him, a young person with long dark hair wears an orange cloth and beaded necklaces, and a girl in orange and gold sits near a young boy in cream and orange garments with beaded necklaces. A woman in white sits at the left, and a standing figure in saffron holds a ritual item. Trays with gold items, loose offerings and small packets sit on wooden boxes in the foreground.2016-10-16A photograph of a ritual gathering in an open courtyard with pink walls and green foliage. In the centre, a bearded man with long hair and rudraksha malas, wearing orange-brown cloth and gold necklaces, sits beside a large ornately engraved copper vessel. Around him, young devotees in orange, pink and cream clothing with gold jewellery sit on the ground. Brass trays hold small packets, gold-coloured items and red cloth, and a brass bowl sits at left. Behind them, several people in orange and white stand near a shrine with a brass kalasha and a wall-mounted fan.2016-10-16October 16 20162016-10-16A photograph of a courtyard ritual setting under trees beside a pink wall. In the centre, a bearded man with a painted face and wooden-bead necklaces, wearing reddish-orange clothing, sits behind a large ornately engraved brass vessel. Around him, several people sit on the ground in orange and cream garments: a young woman in orange with gold ornaments, a younger girl in an orange wrap with a gold headpiece and bead necklaces, and a bare-chested young man in a cream dhoti with a red-orange cloth. A woman in a white top sits to the left, and a woman in red and gold is at the right. In the foreground are wooden boxes holding gold-coloured objects, small packets and folded papers, and a brass bowl sits to the left. Behind them, men in saffron and white stand near a wooden table with brass vessels and a brass staff. The scene suggests a pooja or ritual preparation with offering items.2016-10-16October 16 20162016-10-16October 16 20162016-10-16A photograph of a ritual gathering in an ashram courtyard. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing saffron/orange robes and rudraksha beads, sits smiling behind a large ornate brass pot with handles. Around him, young women and girls in orange, pink and cream saris and gold jewellery sit on the floor, one holding a packet of items. Several more people in orange and white clothing sit on a raised platform and behind it, a man with a shaved head wears white. Brass trays hold small paper packets, loose gold-coloured items and flowers in the foreground. A ceiling fan and pillars frame the scene. The central man is a person by appearance cues: long dark hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, with the page indicating his presence at the event.2016-10-16October 16 20162016-10-16A photo of a ritual gathering in a courtyard with pink walls and a tree behind. A bearded man with a dark mala and rudraksha necklaces, bare-chested, sits smiling beside a large ornately engraved copper vessel. Seated around him are younger people in orange and saffron cloth with gold necklaces and kumkum, and a woman in pink and a girl in orange sit close by. Open wooden trays hold gold-coloured items, small packets and bundles, and a brass bowl sits in front. A brass lamp stand and a few standing devotees in saffron and white are behind. Appearance-based cues on the bearded man are not sufficient for a person identification here, so the figure is treated as a participant in the ritual.2016-10-16A seated bearded man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a rudraksha mala, dips a white cloth or ladle into a large engraved brass pot at the centre of a floor ringed by mature devotees. Around him, women and girls in saffron and orange dress with gold-bordered sarees and gold necklaces sit cross-legged, smiling and watching. A woman in white sits behind the pot, and an older woman with white-painted forehead and gold necklaces holds a small vessel. Open wooden trays of gold coins or ornaments and small packets sit on the floor in front, along with a brass bowl, a water bottle and a small brass lamp in the background. Statues and a lit lamp stand against the back wall. The scene suggests a ritual gathering with offerings.2016-10-16