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A photograph of an evening aarti in a temple hall. A man in saffron-orange robes with a long orange shawl and a multi-strand beaded necklace stands at center, lighting a brass oil lamp on a red-and-gold draped table and holding a brass handbell in the other hand. Behind him, several people in orange robes and white dhotis with yellow shawls stand with palms joined, one older man in white holding a brass plate with a kalasha and fruit. A row of brass lamps sits on a mat at left, and a dark wall board with white lettering hangs at upper right.

January 02 2010

December 01 2009

Evening aarti at a temple shrine. A man in an orange sleeveless garment and orange dhoti, wearing a gold-coloured necklace and with long swept-back hair, holds a lit oil lamp on a brass plate over a red cloth-draped table while ringing a brass hand bell with his other hand. Behind him, a man in orange holds a bell and another person in orange stands nearby. To the left, a man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl holds a brass pot with flowers, and others in white and orange stand close by. A red curtain, yellow marigold garlands and a dark wall plaque with names stand to the right, and small lamps glow on the floor.

2010-01-01 +1 copies

Evening aarti in a temple hall. A man in orange robes with a gold-bead necklace lights an oil lamp on a brass tray set on a red brocade cloth, while a second man in orange holds a handbell. Behind them, a bearded man in white with a yellow shawl holds a brass kalasha vase, and another man in orange stands at the right beside a wall plaque listing devotee names. Brass oil lamps and a lamp stand sit on a mat at the lower left. A man in orange at the far left touches his head.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold and red throne with his hands folded, eyes closed. Behind him a small table holds fruit and offerings. Around a low golden tray with many small silver and steel bowls, several devotees in white clothing with yellow shawls sit on the floor, some with hands pressed together and others handling the bowls, as part of a ritual. A saffron-robed man kneels in prayer nearby, and a woman in a white outfit with a yellow shawl sits at the front. A wall board reads Dhyanapeetam and a sign of names and years hangs on a red-and-white striped wall.

2010-08-10 +1 copies

A photograph of a ritual scene inside a temple-style hall with red and white painted walls. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala, sits with palms joined in namaskar on a gilded throne with red cushions, with fruit offerings on a tray before him. Around him, devotees in white and yellow clothes sit on the floor holding lit oil lamps and offering plates with fruit and flowers. A woman in a magenta sari sits nearby, and a shaved-head priest in white with a ceremonial necklace is visible at left. Smoke rises in the air, and a listing of printed names hangs on the wall behind. This appears to be a pada puja offering ceremony. a person appearance is probable based on long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala.

December 01 2009

A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears an orange robe and a shawl draped over his head and shoulders, with a yellow cloth and a red-and-white garland of flowers, plus a rudraksha mala, and smiles while holding the shawl. In front, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti bows deeply with his palms pressed together. Behind them a man in orange robes stands beside a small table holding a silver plate with fruit and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a yellow border stands at the left beside a black board listing names, and a stone carved shrine with a small deity murti is at the right. The orange and red walls and red-and-white pillars frame the scene. a person is the seated man in the orange robe and rudraksha mala, identified by appearance cues only.

Indoor ritual scene at a temple-like hall during a puja. A figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange robe with a rudraksha mala, holding a brass bell in one hand and raising the other hand with white ash markings on the arm. Behind him a group of people in white clothing stand with hands folded and watch; one older man in white holds his hands together in namaste, and a woman in white with a mala stands at right. On a low stone platform draped in orange cloth sit brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot, a small oil lamp, and red and orange flower petals. A standing man in white robes at the right reaches toward a tall brass lamp decorated with a garland. A lattice wooden screen covers the back wall.