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A ritual scene at a temple-style ceremony. A man in a gold cylindrical headpiece, multiple floral garlands of white and yellow with red blossoms, a blue and gold-bordered sash over a white dhoti, and a gold armband is seated on the right, bringing a small hand to his mouth while holding a silver vessel with a spout. Beside him, a man bare-chested with a white-striped forehead, gold necklaces and a blue and gold sash over a white dhoti stands holding a small metal cup. Another man in white with a gold-bordered cloth stands at left. Green and gold draped fabric and garlands are behind. The scene suggests an offering or sipping ritual with silver vessels.

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Ritual scene during a temple-style ceremony. In the foreground a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a red-and-gold border and a gold-and-white cloth on his shoulders holds a small silver vessel and bowl while another man in white dhoti with a blue sash and gold-bordered cloth stands beside him. At right, a seated man wearing a large gold cap-shaped headpiece, white dhoti with red-gold border and a dark shawl bends forward and offers water from a silver pot toward a seated figure, with an ornate silver stool and garlands of white, yellow and red flowers around him. Green and gold draped fabric and flower garlands fill the background. Other attendees in white clothes stand at left.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18A ritual scene in a decorated hall with red drapes and floral garlands. A shirtless priest in white dhoti with a blue and red sash and a gold necklace stands holding a small metal bowl. Seated on a wooden bench is a young man in a green embroidered turban-style headwear, white dhoti with gold border, floral garlands, and a gold armband, holding a small cup. Brass lamps and flower-decorated altars with garlands are behind them. Two people are visible, with no clearly identifiable a person candidate.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18Two men seated side by side in ceremonial ritual attire during a temple-style celebration, with flower garlands in yellow, white and magenta draped over their shoulders and heavy gold jewellery. The man on the left wears a green and gold turban with a white beaded band, a cream shawl and white dhoti, and a gold armlet. The man on the right wears a gold turban, a brown and blue-bordered upper cloth, a gold necklace and a decorated armband, with his eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. Behind them are green draped fabric, a brass oil lamp and a row of large floral garlands. Neither is identified by appearance in this image.2015-10-18Two men seated side by side in a ceremonial wedding-style setting, both wearing garlands of white jasmine and yellow-and-red marigolds. The man on the left wears a green and gold turban and a cream-coloured silk shawl with gold border, with an ornate red and gold armband. The man on the right wears a gold turban, a cream dhoti and a blue-and-gold silk shawl, with a gold tilak-style arm marking. Behind them are green silk drapes, floral garlands and brass ritual lamps.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18