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Indoor ritual scene with a tiered pyramid of silver-meshed brass pots (kalashas), each topped with mango leaves and a golden-orange coconut or fruit, decorated with pink flowers and marigolds on a deep red-and-white cloth base. On the left, a person in saffron-orange dhoti and white flower garland stands at a low altar with brass lamps, a metal vessel and a rudraksha mala draped over the orange cloth. Behind the pyramid, a bearded man in saffron robes with a gold necklace stands near a doorway, and to the right a woman in an orange sari and a woman in a white dress with a yellow shawl stand watching; a man in white kurta with an orange shawl holds a camera. Orange drapes and brass lamps frame the room.

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December 27 20082008-12-27 +1 copiesDecember 27 20082008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27A temple ritual scene at an outdoor shrine with red and orange draped cloth. In the foreground, a tiered arrangement of many brass pots with mango leaves and coconut tops stands on a red-cloth covered platform. At the right, a person in orange robes with a gold-bordered sash and a flower garland on the head stands with hands raised before an altar. Behind the altar a white bull figure and deity murti are adorned with marigold garlands, and gold lamp stands rise on the shelf. To the left, several men in saffron-orange robes stand, one holding a long golden staff, another a tall ceremonial rod, with rudraksha malas around their necks. A camera operator is visible at the far left edge.2008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27A tiered pyramid of woven-basket pots, each topped with a yellow-orange bloom and green leaves, arranged on a stepped stand draped in a deep maroon cloth with gold trim, set on a grey stone floor. Three women in white and cream traditional dress walk or stand nearby, one in an orange sari on the right. Behind the arrangement, a stone pillar and a carved stone ledge hold brass lamps and a flower arrangement of pink lilies. A small plaque and a figure in orange robes are visible at the top right.2008-12-28A photograph of a temple ritual at an outdoor shrine. In the foreground, a tiered pyramid of brass pots with green mango leaves and yellow-orange flower tops rests on a red-and-white cloth, set on a white sand base. On the right, a woman in an orange sari with a gold border stands with her back to the camera, facing a decorated deity murti at the shrine, garlanded with marigolds and flower chains, next to brass lamps and a kalasha. Behind, three men in orange robes with rudraksha malas stand on the left, one holding a tall ceremonial staff, and a fourth man in white holds a brass vessel with yellow flowers. Red curtains frame the shrine and a white bull figure appears among the garlands, with a camera operator visible at the left edge.2008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor photograph of a tiered arrangement of brass or silver kalasha pots on a white-draped stepped platform, each pot topped with green mango leaves and a coconut, with marigold and yellow flowers on the tiers. Behind it a crowd of people in white dhotis and white saris stands along a paved path lined with potted plants and orange flags, with palm trees and a decorated building at right. Several figures in white garments and dark shirts stand close to the arrangement. No a person candidate is visible.2010-02-18A photograph of an outdoor ritual space in front of a deep orange cloth backdrop. A standing man in saffron robes with an orange head wrap and a white and red garland stands with palms pressed together. Beside him, another man in saffron clothing stands at a table holding an object. To the left, several people in white and cream clothing and saffron-coloured garments stand in a line, some holding brass items. On the right, a large brass vessel and several decorated pots are arranged with yellow marigolds, green mango leaves, pink flowers and coconuts on a red-draped table. A brass lamp and a brass object sit in the foreground.2008-12-27