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Close view of several bare-chested men seated in a row during a ritual, one holding a small lit flame on a spoon or dish near his hand, another with a wristwatch and red-and-silver thread bracelets on his wrist. They wear white dhotis with gold borders and sacred white markings on their arms and shoulders. A brass bell sits on the floor near the lower right, and small oil lamps glow in the background among ritual objects.

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Close-up photo of a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a gold-bordered waistcloth, seated in ritual practice. His right hand, wearing a red thread bracelet and a wristwatch, holds an incense stick or lit taper toward a small brass oil lamp with a visible flame. Another person's bare shoulder and back are at left, and a brass bell and brass lamps sit on a pink cloth in front. White sacred markings are visible on the upper arm and shoulder. Appears to be a puja or homa-style ritual setting.2017-02-01Close photograph of seated men performing a ritual with a lit oil lamp. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border holds a small flame on a metal dish in his right hand, while another man in the foreground holds a brass bell. Men are seated on a pink cloth with brass bell and oil lamps nearby. One priest wears a red thread wristband and gold watch; sacred white markings are visible on the upper arms and shoulders. Visible actions suggest an arati-style lamp ritual.2017-02-01Close photograph of several seated priests performing a ritual lamp offering. In the foreground a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered yellow cloth holds a lit wick or incense stick over a small brass lamp, with a red thread and silver and gold wristwatch on his wrist. White sacred ash marks are on his arms and shoulders. Other hands hold brass bells and small oil lamps arranged on a tray, and a seated devotee in the background wears red and white. The scene suggests a ritual lamp offering in a temple or ashram setting.2017-02-01A photograph of several men seated on red mats during a ritual, several wearing white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies. In the foreground a man's hand holds a small brass plate with a lit oil lamp, and another hand holds a brass vessel. Offerings, a yellow cloth, a red water bottle and a black box lie on the floor. The image is blurred, with the rear figures out of focus.2017-01-01January 04 20172017-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20172017-01-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated puja in progress on a floor. A person in the foreground, wearing a white dhoti with gold border and a dark bracelet, holds a brass lamp with a lit flame. Beside them another seated figure in white dhoti and an orange-brown top sits partly out of focus. On the left, an orange cloth holds brass bowls, a conch shell, a small oil lamp with a lit wick, a plate with leaves and an incense stick. Warm bokeh lights sit in the background.2017-01-01Photograph of priests performing a puja on a marble floor. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti with gold borders holds a brass plate with a lit oil lamp, and another brass tray holds incense sticks and a flower. Behind them, shirtless priests sit seated with gold-bordered white cloths, some with gold sacred threads over their shoulders, and several small oil lamps glow. A red-and-yellow cloth and dark book lie on the floor.2017-01-01Close photograph of several people seated in a row during a ritual, with a lit flame held in the foreground. In the foreground a woman with a rudraksha mala and glasses, bare-shouldered, holds a small lit lamp or taper with her fingers, its flame glowing warmly. Beside her, another seated person wears an orange cloth and holds a small brass object, and further people in cream and white garments sit blurred in the background. A green coconut or fruit and small brass vessels sit near the bottom left. Warm evening light and bokeh surround the figures.2017-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20172017-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 22 20172017-01-22Close photograph of a ritual scene with several men seated on the floor in white dhotis with gold borders, many bare-chested with sacred ash or sandalwood markings. In the right foreground a man's hand holds a brass plate with a lit oil lamp, wearing a gold bangle and a wristwatch. Other seated devotees and small brass vessels, red and yellow cloths and marigold-type flowers are blurred in the background, with more lamps glowing. The scene suggests a puja or aarti being performed.2017-01-01