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October 16 2016

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August 29 20172017-08-29Close photo of a seated priest in an orange-red dhoti and wrap, his rudraksha-beaded wrist holding a small gold trident (trishul) upright over a leaf-covered offering. A silver pedestal stand with a red cup and brass bowl sits to the left, and a copper-rimmed vessel appears at the bottom. The setting suggests an aushada or herbal-preparation ritual. Partially visible arm and knee only; the face is cropped out.2017-08-29A close photograph of a ritual in progress on a stone floor. A person kneeling in a maroon dhoti with a gold border holds a brass trident-tipped implement upright in a large engraved silver tray filled with fine yellow-beige powder. A small oil lamp with a steady flame burns to the left. Only the bare feet, legs and hand of the kneeling person are visible; the face is out of frame.2016-11-11August 29 20172017-08-29May 21 20182018-05-21 +1 copiesClose photo of a ritual preparation on a stone floor. A person in a red garment with gold border sits cross-legged, barefoot, holding a long brass implement with a trident-like tip upright into a large round silver-rimmed tray filled with pale golden powder. A small oil lamp with a flame burns to the left. The setting suggests a homa-style or puja offering being prepared.2016-11-09Close view of a flame burning on a stone floor. A person in rust-red robes with a red thread on the wrist holds a small brass trident-shaped implement over the fire. Only the hand, arm and bare feet of the person are visible; a second person in white dhoti with a gold border sits at the upper left. A wooden object sits at the left edge. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram courtyard with a stone step behind.2016-11-09November 09 20162016-11-09 +1 copiesMay 21 20182018-05-21 +1 copiesAugust 29 20172017-08-29October 16 20162016-10-16Close view of a small flame burning on a stone floor, held to a brass trident-shaped ritual implement (trishul-like lamp holder) by a man's hand. The man wears a rust-red dhoti or wrap with a golden border and a red sacred thread bracelet on his wrist; his bare feet are visible at the right. Behind, two people sit on a stone step in white garments with golden borders. The scene suggests a small ritual lighting, with no clearly visible face shown.2016-11-11