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A young shaved-headed priest in white ritual dhoti and shawl sits on a dark stone platform at night, wearing a rudraksha mala and bangles, with white sacred ash marks on his forehead and arms. He holds a long bamboo-like implement over a flat tray and a copper vessel, with fresh yellow marigold garlands along the ledge and a small flower arrangement at right. Behind him stands an ornate gold palanquin-style structure with colourful tassels hanging above.

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December 21 20132013-12-21A photograph of a seated priest in white ritual dhoti and shawl, with a gold-bordered cloth, rudraksha mala and bracelets, and white and red sacred markings on his forehead and arms. He sits beside a stone-walled fire pit containing ash and offerings, holding a long striped ritual stick over a small brass bell and incense holder. Yellow marigold garlands lie along the pit's edge, with a brass kalasha, a bowl of rose petals and a lit oil lamp nearby. A wicker basket and a vehicle are in the dim background.2013-12-21December 21 20132013-12-21December 15 20132013-12-15December 21 20132013-12-21December 21 20132013-12-21A seated priest in white ritual dhoti and shawl with gold border sits beside a brick fire pit with bright flames, feeding offering material into the fire. He wears a rudraksha mala, bangles, white ash markings on forehead and arms, and a red tilak. Yellow marigold garlands lie on the pit's edge, with brass bowls of flowers and a small kalasha nearby. A standing person in orange robes stands at right beside a white sack and a basket.2013-12-21December 17 20132013-12-17December 21 20132013-12-21A shaved-headed young man in a white dhoti and white shawl sits on a mat during a night ritual, pouring or arranging over a brass kalasha decorated with yellow marigold flowers and green leaves. He wears rudraksha malas around his neck and wrists, a small earring, and white horizontal sacred ash on his forehead and upper arms. Behind him stand striped whitewashed steps, and at right a purple draped table holds a brass vessel and lit incense sticks beside a small oil lamp. Yellow flower petals are scattered on the floor.2013-12-17December 21 20132013-12-21December 19 20132013-12-19