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A photograph of a seated ritual gathering under a canopy of wooden poles and palm trees. A man in an orange robe with a hood, wearing a large gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant, sits cross-legged in meditation with his hands resting in his lap, a shaved head and glasses. Around him, young men in white dhotis and yellow shawls sit on a blue and red mat; one holds a silver bowl. A woman in a pink wrap sits nearby. In the foreground a large brass plate holds rows of small clay dishes filled with white offerings, beside a small oil lamp and brass vessel. Devotees in white clothes sit on chairs in the background.

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A seated puja scene outdoors under a palm-thatched shade. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and a long orange head covering sits cross-legged, wearing a heavy gold bead necklace with a pendant and a red-and-white forehead mark, while his hands hold smoking incense. Beside him, young men in white kurtas with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas sit on a blue mat, one holding a silver bowl. Women in white saris sit behind them. In the foreground, a large brass plate holds rows of cooked rice portions in leaf cups, with a small oil lamp and offerings nearby. a person candidate appearance: saffron robes, long swept-back head covering and gold necklace are present, but the face and features are not clear enough to confirm identity.2009-09-26Outdoor ritual photograph under a thatched shelter with palm trees behind. A man with a shaved head, in an orange-saffron robe with an orange shawl over the head and a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant, sits cross-legged holding incense and ritual items; the figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, with a shaved head, saffron robe and gold necklace, though his face and features are not visible enough for a firm identification. Around him, young men in white kurtas with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas sit at the ritual, a woman in a maroon shawl sits nearby, and other women in white and a woman in a patterned shawl watch from behind. In front, a large brass tray holds rows of white rice-based offerings in small leaf bowls, with silver bowls and a small oil lamp on the mat. Participants are seated on mats at a homa-style ritual, with a banner visible in the background.2009-09-26A photograph of an outdoor ritual on bare ground under a light shelter. A central figure sits cross-legged on a striped mat, wearing a saffron-orange robe with the head draped in orange cloth, a gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant, and a forehead marking. He holds a small ritual vessel while attendants in white kurta-style clothes and yellow shawls sit around him. One attendant to the left holds a silver bowl, another at the front right arranges brass plates of small white sweets and offerings, and a younger attendant in the background holds a tray of lamps. A wooden post stands in the middle of the scene with a chalk circle drawn on the ground nearby, and silver vessels and a brass plate sit at the lower left, consistent with a homa or puja setting. The central figure is an appearance-based a person candidate with saffron robes, a gold ceremonial necklace and a shaved head, seated among ritual attendants.2009-09-26A photograph of an outdoor puja at a temple-like courtyard. A central figure in orange robes with a long gold-and-beaded necklace and a white vibhuti-marked forehead sits on the ground, holding a brass plate of yellow flowers and offerings. Around him, young men in white kurtas and yellow shawls and rudraksha malas sit on yellow cloth and tend brass lamps and bowls of offerings. Behind them a large seated crowd of devotees in saris and white clothing watches from white plastic chairs, with a bamboo pole and banana plant nearby. The scene is a Chandi homa-style ritual.2009-09-25Outdoor ritual gathering seated on blue and striped mats on dusty ground. A man in saffron-orange robes with an orange shawl and a tilak on his forehead, wearing gold bangles and a rudraksha-style mala, sits with a brass plate of offerings and a small silver bowl. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas wear yellow shawls, and several women in white sit behind them. A bamboo-like pole stands at center with marigold petals scattered at its base, and a brass lamp and plate sit on the ground in the foreground. The scene suggests a homa or puja with seated participants. a person (saffron robes, orange shawl, gold bangles and mala beads), seated and handling the offerings.2009-09-26September 25 20092009-09-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa ritual on the ground under a shaded canopy with banana-leaf posts. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head covering sits cross-legged, wearing a rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial gold pendant necklace, with a sacred ash mark on the forehead, and holds a small ritual vessel. Around him, young men in white kurtas with yellow shawls kneel and handle brass plates of offerings, a silver bowl and a small brass pot. Devotees in white and yellow sit on woven mats behind, some with hands folded in prayer. Seated people on white chairs and a row of others in white clothes are visible in the background.2009-09-26 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor ritual at a dirt-floored open-air site under a yellow canopy. In the foreground a young man in white clothes and a yellow shawl holds a silver bowl of flower petals. Centre, a shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. Around him, men in white dresses and yellow shawls kneel, one holding a tray of small bowls and another a tray with a silver vessel and lamps. Banana leaves, brass vessels and a green plant are visible behind them. The swami in saffron has no distinctive a person cues strong enough to confirm identity, so he is described by role.2009-09-26Outdoor ritual at a tent with a red carpet and banana-leaf decorations. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a long rudraksha mala holds a steel plate of food and offers it toward a kneeling woman in white and gold-bordered sari with an orange shawl. Standing beside them are women in white saris with orange shawls, including a woman with light hair, and men in white dhotis and shirts with rudraksha malas. A leaf platter with fruit, sweets and flowers lies in front. The seated figure matches the page's description of a person only by appearance; no name is printed on the image itself.2006-11-12A seated saffron-robed sannyasi with a shaved head, tilak marks, a red-and-saffron shawl and a heavy gold necklace performs a homa at an outdoor ritual ground beside a young banana tree. Around him, men in white kurtas wear yellow scarves and rudraksha malas; one man at left holds a silver tray of offerings and another kneels with a silver vessel. Women in white saris with folded hands sit in the background, and a wooden bench and mats cover the ground. Brass and silver ritual vessels and a small fire-pit area are in front of the priest.2009-09-26Outdoor ritual scene at a homa-style offering setup with brass vessels, marigold and flower petals on a white-draped table, and a tall brass lamp stand at right. A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes with a vertical tilak and a gold bead necklace sits centrally with hands pressed together in a devotional gesture, wearing wire-rimmed glasses. To his right, a man in white with a yellow shawl and mala beads sits behind the table. Two women in orange saris sit in the foreground, one with hair in a long braid, and another orange-robed figure is partially visible at right. Banana leaves and green foliage fill the background, with laundry hanging on a line.2009-09-25 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor ritual on a blue mat. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with a dark maroon border and a matching orange head cloth, wearing a gold necklace and a white forehead marking, sits cross-legged and tends a small brass lamp with incense sticks. Beside them, young men in white dhotis with yellow shawls sit and hold brass trays of oil lamps and a tray of yellow rice and offerings. Behind them, seated devotees in saris and white clothing watch. A wooden post stands at left. A man in white with a yellow shawl holds a plate of yellow rice and a small brass vessel at right. The scene suggests a homa-style ceremony.2009-09-25