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Outdoor ritual photo under a large leafy tree. Three shaved-headed priests in orange-red dhotis with gold-yellow borders stand in a row, holding brass plates and vessels of offerings; one holds a flower or kumkum-coloured item. A large black stone deity murti with a tall head covering stands at right, with a garland of white and red flowers hanging from its arm area. A cameraman on a raised platform in white clothes films the scene in the background. The priests wear bangles and gold armlets. Ritual abhishekam or puja offerings appear to be underway.

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Outdoor ritual scene beneath a large spreading tree. Several shaved-headed priests in rust-red and saffron-orange dhoti-style garments with yellow borders stand in a row. The foreground priest extends his arm to hold a brass plate, while others carry brass vessels, one wearing a white flower garland with red-and-white beads. At right, a dark stone deity murti with a tall crown-like headdress is adorned with orange and yellow flowers. A cameraman in white stands behind a tripod. Smoke drifts across the upper left. Seen from behind the priests is a devotee in white clothing, and a partially visible figure stands at the far left.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor photo beneath a large leafy tree showing priests in rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti-style garments performing a ritual offering. The foreground priest with a shaved head holds a brass plate toward a dark stone deity murti, while a second priest behind him holds more brass vessels; a garland of white flowers with red and green accents hangs from the vessel. A cameraman in white stands on a raised platform at the right. A dark stone deity murti with raised arm stands on the right side of the frame.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoors under a leafy tree, several shaved-headed men in rust-red and saffron-toned dhotis with gold-edged sashes hold up large brass or copper trays and bowls with both hands. The foremost man in the left foreground looks down toward the offering. In the centre a garland of white flowers with red and green accents hangs from a tray, and a dark stone figure with a helmet-like crown and ornate armour stands at right. Behind the group a cameraman in white operates a tripod-mounted video camera.2015-02-05Outdoors under a leafy tree, several shaved-headed men in rust-red and mustard-gold dhoti-style garments stand in a line holding round brass plates and bowls, one with a white and red flower garland hanging from it. A cameraman in white clothes films from a tripod at right. A large dark stone deity murti with raised arm and a tall crown-like head occupies the right edge. The priests appear to be performing an offering ritual before the statue.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor ritual photo at a temple-like site under leafy trees. A black stone deity murti with raised hand stands at left. Several priests in saffron-orange dhotis with yellow borders and orange shawls perform worship on a raised wooden platform draped with a blue-and-striped cloth. The priest at centre wears a red-and-white flower garland and holds a brass plate with flowers and a lamp; the priest beside him holds a small lamp and a cup. A figure at right in a white dhoti with gold border holds a silver bowl and wears rudraksha beads. Rudraksha malas and gold bangles are visible. Several onlookers stand below the platform.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor ritual scene under a large spreading tree with bare branches and leafy canopy. Three men in saffron-red dhotis with yellow borders stand and sit near black stone deity murti decorated with green leaf garlands. The man on the left sits with a silver bowl. The man in the centre, with a shaved head and rudraksha mala, holds a small lamp and a ladle over a fire or offering. A man in a red-and-yellow garment with a white-and-red flower garland stands with hands folded in prayer. Brass vessels and a small flame sit on the ground in front.2015-02-05