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Close photo of a ritual at ground level. A person in a deep red garment with gold border sits cross-legged, barefoot, holding a thin brass stick upright in a silver tray of vivid red kumkum powder. A small oil lamp flame burns on the stone floor to the left, with a thin trail of smoke. Blurred seated devotees in white dhotis are visible at the top edge, and a wooden box with items sits at left. No faces are shown in frame.

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November 09 20162016-11-09 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a ritual preparation on a stone floor. A person in rust-red robes with a gold border sits cross-legged, holding a long brass ritual implement with a small tool at its tip over a silver-rimmed plate heaped with bright red kumkum powder. A small oil lamp flame burns on the floor beside the plate, with a thin trail of smoke rising, and a wooden box sits to the left. Other people in white dhotis with gold borders sit on a step in the background, their hands folded. The scene suggests a puja or homa-style rite, with kumkum and an oil lamp as the main ritual objects.2016-11-09Close-up photograph of hands mixing a bright red powder. An attendant's arm in pale sleeve reaches across the frame over a patterned colourful cloth. Beside the red powder sits a pile of brown powder and a flat metal tray. Two people are partly visible at the edges, one in orange clothing at the right. The scene shows a preparation process rather than a formal darshan.2017-12-28November 11 20162016-11-11 +1 copiesOctober 16 20162016-10-16Close-up photo of a person in a rust-red garment kneeling on a stone floor, drawing a trident-shaped mark with a thin gold stylus in a fine pinkish-red powder filling a decorative silver plate with scalloped rim and embossed floral panels. A red thread is tied on the wrist. A small wooden box with items sits at the left edge. The scene suggests a sacred ritual preparation, such as kumkum or ritual powder work. No faces are visible.2016-11-11 +1 copiesDecember 07 20092009-12-07June 08 20172017-06-08March 29 20132013-03-29November 09 20162016-11-09Close photo of bare feet resting on a gold-coloured ceremonial plate heaped with red roses, pink orchids, white flowers and green leaves. A person's hand in white sleeve holds a green leaf and water-washing a foot, while a folded orange cloth lies beside. The wearer's orange robe covers the leg above, and a gold vessel rests at the top edge. Small gold bells sit among the petals. This appears to be a padapuja foot-washing ritual.2010-08-21Close photo of a pair of bare feet resting on a silver tray filled with white plumeria and pink and red rose petals during a padapuja. The feet belong to a person wearing a red and gold-bordered cloth, seated on a red tiger-striped cushion. A small silver vessel and a hand holding a brass cup appear at the top right.2014-07-24 +1 copies