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Outdoor ritual photo on a green mat under palm trees and a yellow-and-red parasol. A priest in maroon-and-gold dhoti with an orange turban and white jasmine garland pours water from a copper pot over a tall stacked copper kalasha wrapped in white cloth and garlanded with white flowers, set on a painted peetha base with red and white motifs. Other priests in maroon and gold robes, one with an orange turban, stand nearby with hands joined or holding trays, and a man in white holds a tray. Coconuts sit at the base.

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Outdoor abhishekam at a stone-based Shiva lingam platform under palm trees. A man in a rust-red dhoti with yellow borders and white jasmine garlands pours water from a small pot over a tall copper kalasha wrapped in white cloth and garlanded with white flowers. Beside him, a man in a red-and-gold turban and red dhoti raises an arm and holds a metal plate, while another in a red cloth with a shaved head joins hands in prayer. A figure in white holds a tray. A large yellow-and-red ceremonial umbrella with fringe stands overhead, and a green mat covers the platform. Four men in red-gold ritual attire, with rudraksha malas and garlands, are visible; none is confidently identified.2014-06-29 +2 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor ritual on a green tarpaulin platform with palm trees behind. A tall copper kalasha with a white cloth and white flower garland sits on a decorated pedestal. A man in a maroon turban and orange-maroon robe holds green leaves over the kalasha, with a white-flower garland around his neck. Beside him, a bald man in orange-gold robes and a white-and-orange turban offers a plate, and other robed men in orange and gold, wearing rudraksha malas, hold brass plates. A woman in white with a white head covering stands among them. The setting includes palm fronds, a canopy and a blue hose on the ground.2014-06-29 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor temple consecration on a green-covered platform under palm trees. A man in a red turban and saffron-red dhoti with a white flower garland pours liquid from a small vessel onto a tall brass kalasha placed on a colourful geometric yantra-style base. Around him, four other men in saffron-red dhotis and orange turbans or shaved heads hold flower garlands, a brass plate of flowers, and clap their hands. A yellow water tank and tent stand behind them. Several participants wear rudraksha malas. Five physical people are visible, with one more partly visible at the right edge, and the scene suggests abhishekam at a consecration ritual.2014-06-29 +1 copiesOutdoor kumbhabishekam-style ritual on a green-covered platform under palm trees. A priest in a maroon dhoti with gold border and red turban pours water from a white vessel over a large copper kalasha wrapped with white cloth and garlanded with white flowers. Beside him a priest with a red turban and folded hands stands at the kalasha, another in maroon with a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray, and a fifth in maroon raises one hand. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands at right. Yellow water tank and scaffolding in background. Whether the swami is present cannot be determined from appearance; no clear candidate is identifiable.2014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29 +2 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual photograph at a palm-fringed site. Five men in saffron-orange robes with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand around a large copper kalasha with white cloth and white and orange flower garlands, set on a green cloth over a decorated base. The man in the centre wears a red turban and pours from or adjusts the kalasha; the man beside him wears an orange-and-gold turban. Men on the right hold brass trays and plates. A figure in white ritual clothes with a white head covering stands in the background. A wooden fence, green canopy and blue hose appear beside the sandy ground.2014-06-29 +1 copiesPhotograph of a ritual at an outdoor ashram site under palm trees, with a yellow water tank behind. Several men in maroon and saffron-bordered dhotis and maroon headcloths stand around a brass kalasha-topped vessel decorated with white and pink flowers, garlands and a yellow fruit, set on a colourful painted yantra-style base on a green tarpaulin. The man in the centre wears a maroon turban and garland and holds flowers over the vessel. Others carry brass plates of petals and offerings, and a man in white holds a plate and wears rudraksha beads. At the right edge a cameraman films the rite, and a man raises a hand in greeting. Five or six people are visible.2014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29June 19 20142014-06-19Outdoor ritual on a green-covered platform beneath palm trees and a clear sky. A central priest in a red-orange turban and matching dhoti, with rudraksha malas and a garland of white flowers, tilts a large copper kalasha topped with a white cloth and flower garland, pouring water during abhishekam. Beside him a woman in white sari with a white head covering holds a brass vessel, and several men in saffron-orange dhotis with yellow borders and rudraksha malas hold brass plates and trays. Bamboo railings and a striped canopy appear in the background.2014-06-29 +1 copies