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February 06 2013

A hazy ceremonial scene inside a tent hung with pink fabric and garlands. A seated man in a maroon turban, saffron-orange robe and yellow-and-pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-form armrest, receiving an offering. Standing at left, a bare-chested elderly priest with white-streaked hair and a purple-and-gold dhoti pours liquid from a small vessel into a brass plate held on a tray. Behind, another seated figure in orange garland wears a pink-and-white flower garland. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam ritual. Sunlight streams through the fabric, softening the frame.

A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a draped orange shawl, wearing layered beaded necklaces and gold armlets, on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushioning. The figure holds a small brass ritual vessel or lamp and a flame-like object in front of a white-clad older man with grey hair and glasses, who kneels or bends at the foot of the throne, apparently performing a padapuja-style offering. Brass lamps and a gold-framed backdrop stand behind, and a woman in a green top is partially visible at the left edge.

February 06 2013

August 11 2009

Photo of a ritual exchange on a stage with a red velvet curtain and painted pink-and-blue columns. A man in white dhoti with an orange shawl, white ash tripundra markings on his forehead and arms, and grey hair stands centre, gesturing with cupped hands holding small offerings. Facing him, a person in an orange turban, orange and yellow robes and a bead bracelet bends forward with hands raised. On the left, a young attendant with white-striped body markings and a blue-and-white cloth holds a bundle wrapped in colourful fabric and garlands on a clear acrylic stand. A brass oil lamp stands at right beside a tiger-skin draped seat.

A photograph of a ritual exchange in an ashram hall with orange-painted walls. On the left, a man with long dark hair, a gold necklace and an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl extends his hands toward a brass tray. A clean-shaven, shaved-headed man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, white forehead markings and a small head microphone holds a yellow-cloth-covered tray with flowers. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands beside a silver kalasha with a green leaf. On the far left, a young attendant in maroon and gold holds a plate of red flowers. Desc notes: the long-haired man shows compatible presentation cues but identity is uncertain.

A photograph in a red-draped hall in front of an ornate gold throne. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold border, seen from behind, holds a brass lamp aloft. Beside him a figure in orange-saffron robes, rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark stands with palms pressed together in anjali. Another bearded elder with long white hair in orange cloth also joins hands in greeting. A tripod-mounted camera stand is visible at right. Ritual aarti or puja setting.

Two men in orange-saffron clothing stand with palms pressed together in namaste before an ornate golden throne carved with deity figures against a red draped backdrop. The man on the left has a white vertical tilak on his forehead, a dark swept-back hairstyle, a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, and an orange wrap over bare shoulders. The older bearded man on the right has long white hair in a knot, a white beard, a gold chain around his neck, and an orange cloth. A gold lion-form armrest and a black speaker stand are visible at the sides. A partially visible person stands at the left edge.

Photograph inside a gilded temple hall with marble walls and a stone pillar. A seated figure on a large gold-and-red throne wears an orange-maroon robe, a maroon floral headband, a tilak on the forehead, and layered white and red flower garlands; he holds a small golden vessel while gesturing toward it. Standing to the left, an older man in a white shirt with a white beard gestures toward the seated figure. Behind him, a young man in an orange dhoti-style cloth and a yellow-beaded garland stands beside other men in white and light shirts. Gold details, a red velvet seat cushion and a brass lamp or vessel are visible. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne in a maroon robe with flower garlands and a maroon headband.

A seated figure in an orange robe and red sleeveless undergarment sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, pink and white flowers, gesturing with raised hands while speaking to an elderly bearded man in a saffron-and-maroon robe with gold trim, who holds a small red object and a tray. A younger man in orange stands behind them, and a man in a pale yellow shirt and cream dhoti stands at left beside a woman in white with gold border. The backdrop shows a red-and-gold temple image. Several people are visible, the throne is central, and small offering items sit on a wooden table in front of the throne.

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