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Close-up photograph of a puja ritual. A priest in orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and a gold bracelet, holds a green leaf over a silver kalasha-style vessel and a silver conch on a flower-decorated altar. Marigolds and orange and pink flowers line the table, and a brass pot with a mesh cover sits at right. Two people in white clothes with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas are partially visible behind the altar.

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Close photo of a homa ritual. In the left foreground, a figure in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala holds a large green leaf over a silver kalasha-style vessel and silver spouted pot set on a tray. Forearms show white ash markings and gold bangles. Behind, two people in white clothes and yellow shawls wear rudraksha malas; one holds a sprinkling vessel. Right, a brass kalasha wrapped in fine mesh holds pink flowers and mango leaves. Yellow and orange marigolds and pink flowers line the altar edge.2009-09-25A photograph of a homa ritual at an outdoor altar bordered with yellow and orange marigold flowers. A man in an orange saffron robe with a dark maroon border sits at the altar, wearing gold necklaces and a gold bangle, holding a green leaf over a small brass vessel. Two men in white dhotis with yellow shawls assist beside him, one wearing a rudraksha mala and the other with a rudraksha mala and a lanyard. A brass kalasha with flowers and a silver vessel sit on the altar; smoke rises from the offering. Green foliage and a building are behind.2009-09-25A photograph of a homa ritual at an outdoor altar. A person in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange head covering sits cross-legged at the right of the frame, holding a hand over a tray of offerings and flowers while seated beside a silver-coloured lamp and brass vessels. Two attendants in white clothing with yellow shoulder cloths sit at the left edge. Behind them, a table draped in white cloth holds gold-coloured kalasha pots decorated with green leaves, and a red and gold parasol-like canopy stands above. Marigold and rose petals are scattered on the steps in front of the altar. The orange-robed figure's face is partly turned, and no caption names this person, so a person is set to unsure.2009-09-26Outdoor ritual scene at a temple-style area with whitewashed walls and a banana leaf overhead. A figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits at the center, reaching toward a tray of offerings and a brass lamp. Behind a white-draped table, several gold-and-brass kalasha pots are decorated with mango leaves and coconuts, and a red and gold embroidered canopy hangs above them. Marigold and other flower petals are scattered on the table and tray, and a silver oil lamp stands at the right. Two men in white dhotis with yellow shawls and a bindi stand at the left, one with glasses, one wearing a sacred thread. The orange-robed figure appears to be a Hindu priest or sannyasi performing a puja or abhishekam. a person is not established from appearance cues here, so the central figure is described by role only.2009-09-26A photograph of a homa ritual at an outdoor altar bordered with yellow and orange marigold petals. A man in saffron robes with a gold necklace and a striped tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged, gesturing with his right hand while the other hand is open over the altar. Beside him, a younger man in white dhoti and a yellow shawl is seated, with a second young man in white and yellow beside him holding a small silver vessel. In front of them sit a brass kalasha wrapped in mesh with a flower arrangement and a small silver bowl. A standing sannyasi in orange robes with arms folded stands in the background near a tall brass lamp stand, with green foliage behind.2009-09-25A seated priest in orange robes with an orange headcloth and a beaded necklace performs a ritual at an outdoor altar, holding his hands together over a tray of flower petals. Beside him a younger man in white garments with a yellow cloth sits on the ground. Brass pots filled with green leaves sit on a draped white table behind, under a red and gold embroidered canopy. A silver oil lamp stands at right on a white stepped platform scattered with marigolds and pink petals, with a small ganesha figure and brass vessels nearby. The scene appears to be a puja or homa at an open courtyard with banana leaves and a potted plant.2009-09-26A photograph of an outdoor ritual under a canopy at a homa-style fire-ritual setting. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a head covering and a tilak on his forehead reaches toward a brass vessel on a low platform decorated with marigolds and red flowers. Beside him sit other men: one in white with a yellow cloth, one in yellow and orange with glasses. Behind them stand brass kalasha pots with mango-leaf tops and a decorated ceremonial canopy with a floral and bird motif. A white-and-blue cloth and a brass lamp stand complete the scene.2009-09-25 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a ritual offering being prepared on a polished silver and brass tray. A hand in a white garment with silver bangles pours or lifts a silver cup, while another hand in orange saffron cloth rests on the tray edge. Surrounding silver bowls, small brass vessels with lids, yellow marigold petals and pink flowers fill the frame. Only partial hands and clothing of the participants are visible, and the faces are out of frame.2010-11-06A photograph of a puja ritual outdoors. A man seated on the left wears a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders and a maroon-bordered orange garment, with a long beaded necklace, a bracelet and a white-and-red forehead mark, and he holds a small brass lamp over a stone platform decorated with yellow and orange flower petals. Beside him sit two men in white kurtas with yellow shawls; one wears glasses and a red tilak, and the other has a beaded mala. In the foreground stand a brass kalasha in a mesh netting, a silver vessel, and a small bowl. Green banana leaves and trees form the background. a person cue is present: the central figure wears saffron robes with a distinctive long beaded necklace and ritual forehead marks, so the candidate is in person, though this remains an appearance-based label.2009-09-25December 25 20082008-12-25July 21 20102010-07-21A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head covering and a gold-bead necklace performs a ritual at a low stone platform decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands and a red flower. He gestures with his right hand over a brass vessel and a silver bowl. Two seated men in white dhotis and yellow shawls sit beside him; one wears a rudraksha mala and tilak, the other sits with eyes lowered. A standing man in orange robes watches in the background, beside a brass lamp stand and green foliage. Multiple ritual items sit on the platform.2009-09-25