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Outdoor 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.

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Outdoor 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.2009-09-26A 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.2009-09-26A 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 homa ceremony on a mat-covered sandy floor under palm trees. A shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe, a gold-beaded necklace and a red-and-gold rudraksha-style bead mala sits cross-legged with hands folded at the centre of the group. Men in white dhotis and yellow shawls attend around him: one kneels holding a silver vessel, another offers a brass tray of lamps and small bowls, and a wooden stake rises beside the sacred area marked with white powder lines. Marigold petals and small bowls of rice lie on the ground. Several seated white-clad participants sit in the background.2009-09-26A 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.2009-09-26A 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.2009-09-26A 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.2009-09-25A homa ritual outdoors on a blue and red mat under a canopy. A bald man in orange robes and a gold-beaded necklace sits cross-legged on the ground, hands over a small flame in a brass dish beside a wooden post with yellow marigold petals. Around him a seated man in white with a yellow shawl holds a brass tray of offerings, and another man in white with a yellow shawl tends a brass lamp with lit wicks. Behind them rows of seated devotees in white and yellow clothing, including women in white saris, and a young woman in a white top watch. Brass plates of prasad sit at the left edge.2009-09-26Outdoor ritual on bare earth beneath a banana plant with broad green leaves. A figure in orange-saffron robes, wearing a red head covering, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a gold-coloured garland, sits cross-legged on a mat while seated. Around him, young men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls and beaded malas sit on mats. One holds a brass tray with a small oil lamp and offerings, another holds a brass plate of small bowls with rice and grains, and a central brass tray holds yellow and orange flowers and a small metal vessel. Behind them, two older women in white saris sit with hands pressed in prayer, and a white vehicle is parked in the background. Ritual offering scene.2009-09-25A photograph of a seated puja or offering ritual under a open-sided pavilion with a wooden post at left. In the centre, a woman in an orange-saffron sari with a red head covering and a gold necklace sits on a mat, her hand extended over a brass plate of food. Beside her, a young man in white with a yellow shawl holds a brass tray with a lit oil lamp and small plates of offerings. Another young man in a yellow shawl at right holds a tray of sweets and small round items, and a young man at lower front in yellow shawl holds a brass plate of yellow rice. Behind them, several men in white shirts and dhotis sit on white plastic chairs, one wearing rudraksha beads and vibhuti marks on the forehead. A red shawl is draped over a seated figure at upper left.2009-10-17An outdoor ritual scene under a canopy with a fire-pit homa area and offerings. A shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-orange shawl and wooden bead necklaces sits centrally, holding a small ritual vessel and a bell. Around him, several young men in white dhotis and yellow shawls assist: one holds a silver tray with kumkum, vermilion and a small bowl, another kneels with a brass plate of marigold flowers, and another seated figure with a yellow shawl holds a silver dish. Dark tree trunks and a plastered wall frame the sandy ground, with mats and banana leaves nearby.2009-09-26 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual on a blue tarp spread over sandy ground, with a yellow cloth laid on top. A standing man in saffron-orange robes holds a silver bell in one hand and a lit oil lamp or ritual flame in the other, facing seated participants. Seated devotees in white kurtas with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas hold brass plates of offerings, including lamps and flower petals. Behind them, a group of onlookers in white and colourful saris watch, with palm trees, a stone bull statue, and a pillar in the background. a person appearance is uncertain here: the orange-robed figure is shaved-headed and not clearly identifiable, so the role is described as priest.2009-09-25