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Outdoor ritual on a green cloth platform under palm trees: a priest in a maroon-red dhoti and matching shawl with a red turban pours water from a white vessel over a tall copper kalasha wrapped in white cloth and white flower garlands, set on a painted yantra-style base. Beside him, three other priests in maroon and gold-bordered dhotis stand with folded hands or hold trays and plates; one raises an arm, and a white-clad attendant in the right foreground carries a bag. Rudraksha malas hang on several chests. A yellow water tank, a shade canopy and palm trees frame the background, consistent with an abhishekam or kumbha-related puja.

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A photograph of a temple ritual outdoors under a bright sky, with coconut palms behind. A copper kalasha wrapped with white cloth and white and orange flower garlands stands on a green-and-pink decorated base. A man in a red turban and saffron-red dhoti holds a long wooden staff tied with a red ribbon and pours or guides water over the kalasha. A woman in white sari with a white head covering stands beside him, holding a brass plate. Beside them, shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas hold brass plates and offering trays. Wooden scaffolding and a green covered platform are visible.2014-06-29 +1 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 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 copiesOutdoor ritual on a green-covered raised platform under palm trees, with a yellow water tank behind. A man in a red turban, rudraksha mala and garland stands at centre, gesturing over a large copper kalasha wrapped in white flower garlands, set on a colourful painted base with marigolds. Around him, several men in rust-red and saffron dhotis with gold borders hold offering plates of flowers and white items, and one stands with palms joined. A man in white with a white turban and mala stands behind. A cameraman and a person filming on a phone stand at right. Scaffolding and a tent are visible in the background.2014-06-29 +1 copiesOutdoor temple ritual under palm trees on a green cloth-covered platform. A man in a red turban and red-maroon dhoti, with a red and orange flower garland and beaded rudraksha malas, holds a flame over a large copper kalasha topped with white flowers, set on a painted decorative base with red and green motifs and scattered petals. Around him, several men in maroon and saffron-bordered dhotis wear rudraksha malas and stand holding silver trays; one in white clothing and a white turban stands behind, and one holds a phone. A yellow water tank and a green-roofed tent are visible behind. Six people are visible.2014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29Outdoor ritual on a green mat under palm trees and a clear sky. A young shaven-headed priest in a rust-red robe with gold border and a red turban stands at a large copper kalasha wrapped in a white cloth and draped with white garlands, tending it while another red-robed priest holds a brass plate. Behind them a white-clad woman holds a plate with flowers and a second robed attendant carries offerings on a silver tray. Bamboo railings, banana leaves and a striped canopy frame the scene.2014-06-29 +1 copies