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Outdoors under a bright sky with palm trees behind, a woman in a red-maroon robe with gold-yellow borders and a red turban places her hands over a tall copper kalasha with a finial, set on a green cloth and a red-and-yellow cushion. She wears a long white and orange flower garland and a red-orange sash. To the right, a shaved-headed man in orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala holds a silver bowl. On the left, a cameraman in white clothes films with a handheld camera on a bamboo scaffold, and orange flags flutter on poles. Bamboo scaffolding and a temple structure appear in the background.

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Outdoor ritual on a green tarpaulin under a pale sky with palm trees behind. A woman in a dark red-brown saffron-toned garment with gold border and a red turban, with long hair and a white jasmine garland with orange and red flowers, holds her hands over a tall copper kalasha with a pointed finial. A cameraman in white clothes films beside the kalasha on a scaffold. A bald man in red-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at right holding a silver vessel. Orange flags fly behind. Ritual setting.2014-06-29June 19 20142014-06-19 +2 copiesOutdoor photograph of a temple roof under construction with a bamboo scaffold and orange flags on poles. A copper kalasha finial stands in the foreground on a green cloth. A person in a rust-red dhoti with gold border, bare upper body, red turban and a long white and red flower garland smiles toward the kalasha, with a rudraksha mala around the neck. To the right, another person in rust-red and gold clothing stands partly visible. A cameraman at the left edge films the scene. Coconut palms fill the background under a pale sky. a person appearance-based label applies to the garlanded figure in a rust-red dhoti and red turban with a rudraksha mala.2014-06-29June 19 20142014-06-19 +2 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesOutdoor 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 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19June 29 20142014-06-29Outdoor ritual photo on a green-covered platform beneath palm trees, with a large copper kalasha topped with a white cloth and marigold garlands set on a decorated kolam-like base of colored powders and petals. A man in a maroon dhoti and red turban with a red and white flower garland and rudraksha mala pours liquid from a small vessel into the kalasha, smiling. Around him, several men in saffron and maroon robes, some with orange turbans and flower garlands, hold brass plates of offerings; a woman in white stands among them. A yellow water tank and tents appear in the background, and a camera operator is at the lower right. Rose petals are scattered on the platform.2014-06-29 +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 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 copies