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January 04 20152015-01-04January 04 20152015-01-04January 04 20152015-01-04December 11 20112011-12-11December 14 20162016-12-14August 20 20142014-08-20 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual photograph beside an ornate copper-coloured kalasha-style vessel draped with white and red flower garlands and topped with leafy foliage. A central figure in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with a red-and-white flower garland, gold necklace and bangles stands smiling and holds a rope while raising a brass tray. Beside them a figure in white dhoti with an orange-red cloth holds a brass plate of flowers, and at the right edge a bald man in orange-red robes stands among tall grass. Palm trees and sunlight fill the background.2015-01-04Outdoor ritual photograph at an ashram setting with palm trees behind. A large ornate copper-toned kalasha-style vessel on a red base is topped with a bundle of dried grass and green leaves and wrapped with garlands of white, yellow and red flowers. A man with long dark hair and a grey beard, wearing a red-orange dhoti, a red-and-white flower garland and gold necklaces, stands beside it holding a silver plate of offerings. To the right, a bald priest in a rust-brown robe holds a bundle of green leaves and a red flower garland, and a man in a white shirt stands at the left edge beside a yellow and red floral decoration. Onlookers stand in the background.2015-01-04Outdoor ritual scene beside a palm grove. A bearded man in a rust-red robe with a long red and yellow marigold garland, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant stands centre, holding a small silver vessel in one hand and a bell in the other, hands near his chest. Two attendants in saffron-orange dhotis stand beside him: one bare-chested with gold jewellery and bangles, palms pressed together in namaskar, the other holding a metal bowl. To the left, a copper-coloured kalasha-style pot wrapped in fresh marigold garlands and a thatched cover. Behind them a tall tiered brass lamp stand with many curved arms. A man's face is partly visible at the lower right edge.2016-08-27Outdoor temple ritual near palm trees. A bald priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold-trimmed borders stands at right, holding a brass plate draped with orange cloth and a dangling orange thread. At center, a figure in orange robes with a red bindi, long dark hair, rudraksha-style beads and a large gold necklace holds the cloth. A third priest in orange robes and gold necklace stands behind them. A carved reddish-brown stone pillar with a relief panel stands at left. Palm fronds and a colourful canopy fill the background.2013-02-28A photo of a temple-style ritual outdoors beside palm trees. On the left, a carved wooden ceremonial structure with a kalasha-like top is decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, green leaves, straw brooms and an orange ribbon. In the centre, a bearded man in a rust-red turban and red-and-pink flower garland, with gold necklaces, bangles and an orange-brown dhoti, smiles and holds a small flower bouquet. On the right, a younger attendant in an orange dhoti and rudraksha-style beads pours from a brass vessel. A man in an orange cloth stands at the far right edge. The setting suggests a dvajarohanam flag-hoisting ritual.2016-12-14August 20 20142014-08-20