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Photograph of a devotional blessing at an indoor altar. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange headwrap, with a long braid, extends a hand to touch the head of a kneeling man in white clothes with a saffron sash, who presses his palms together. A woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala watches beside them. Behind them stand golden statues of deities and a gold-framed green throne-like backdrop, with green plants and a brass lamp and a tray of oranges, sweets and flowers in front. Several onlookers in white and orange stand in the background, and a woman in a red-brown shawl and red trousers is nearby.

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February 06 20152015-02-06Photograph of a ritual scene in an indoor hall with a golden deity murti seated at left amid potted green plants. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a rust-red head wrap and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a yellow cushion, hands at a tray of oranges, sweets, flowers and a brass vessel. Behind, a golden throne-like seat holds three figures draped in garlands. In the background, devotees in orange and maroon garments walk in line; a woman in white kurta with palms joined stands center-right, and a man in white kneels at lower right with hands in namaste. Green mat on the floor, red curtains on the wall. a person (saffron robes, rust head wrap, rudraksha mala) is present as a seated figure, with the person's identity appearance-based only.2015-02-06February 06 20152015-02-06A photograph of a ceremonial worship scene inside a hall. A bare-chested figure in orange-saffron cloth and a saffron turban sits on a raised orange cushion, hands joined in prayer and holding a brass lamp, with a rudraksha mala draped at the neck. Before him a kneeling man in a green shirt, hands joined, faces the seated figure beside a wooden tray of oranges, apples, sweets, rudraksha beads and a gold-coloured ornament. Behind them, a golden gilded throne-like canopy with green drapery frames a group of deity murtis wearing garlands. Potted plants and green foliage surround the offering area. Two women in white and red-brown shawls stand at the right, with a third woman in a red-orange sari and rudraksha beads nearby.2015-02-06 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange-red sannyasi robe with a matching red-orange headwrap sits on a yellow cloth beside a tray of oranges, kumkum, vibhuti, a gold-toned ritual object and small packets. A devotee in white bows forward to touch the tray, while others in orange and red saris and salwar stand in a line behind. Golden figures and garlanded murtis stand under a gold arch with green drapery, surrounded by potted green plants and small trees, with a golden statue of a seated deity at left.2015-02-06February 06 20152015-02-06A photograph of a ritual setting indoors. A bare-chested man with long hair and a red-orange turban sits cross-legged on a low cushion, reaching toward a wooden tray holding oranges, apples, sweets, rudraksha beads and golden items, while a younger man in a white shirt bends over the tray. Behind them stand several golden deity murtis draped with garlands, a green cloth backdrop and potted plants. A woman in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a standing woman in red-and-orange robes watch nearby, and other devotees stand in the background. The seated man wears distinctive long hair, a turban and rudraksha beads, which is consistent with the a person appearance; he is making an offering.2015-02-06A seated figure in an orange-red robe and matching red-orange turban sits on a cushioned seat in front of a gilded deity murti and a golden throne-like shrine with green drapery and three seated figures adorned with gold garlands. Potted green plants and leafy foliage surround the platform. The seated figure holds a brass kalasha-style vessel and extends a hand toward a wooden tray of oranges, apples, sweets and flower offerings, while a young child in a red outfit reaches toward the tray. A man in white and a woman in a white sari stand beside the tray. Behind them, several women in white and red-orange shawls stand watching. a person is the seated figure in the orange-red robe and red-orange turban with long hair, given the ceremonial role of conducting the offering.2015-02-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremony in an ashram hall decorated with potted green plants and leaves. In the foreground a woman in a rust-red sari with a matching headwrap sits on a low cushion, reaching toward a potted plant, while a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and rudraksha mala kneels nearby beside a wooden tray holding orange fruit, sweets and a golden object. Behind them stand a golden deity murti and a golden throne with green drapery, flanked by figures in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas. Several visitors in orange saris, red trousers and a shawl stand in the background. A gilded statue of a seated deity is at the left edge.2015-02-06A photograph in an indoor hall with a golden deity murti seated on the left and a golden throne-shaped backdrop behind a row of decorated deity figures with green and gold garlands. A seated robed figure in orange and saffron, wearing an orange head wrap and a rudraksha mala, sits on a low golden seat in front of potted plants and a tray of oranges, sweets and offerings. Standing beside them is a person in an orange sari with a gold border and a rudraksha mala, and behind them a woman in a red-and-white shawl and a man in a green shirt observe. A man in a white shirt kneels at the offering tray. The scene resembles a puja or ritual offering arrangement.2015-02-06February 06 20152015-02-06A photograph of a ritual setting inside a hall with red curtains and green foliage. A sannyasi in orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on a yellow cushion at the centre, holding a green plant and a small object. Across from him a woman with long blonde hair in a white top and orange shawl reaches toward a wooden tray holding oranges, sweets and small items. Behind them an ornate golden canopy frames a green-draped seat with deity murti and garlands, and a gilded statue of a seated deity stands at left among potted plants. Other women in white and orange stand in the background, and a person's head is visible at lower right.2015-02-06