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A photograph of a temple ritual in a gold-draped pavilion. In the foreground a priest in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold shawl holds a brass vessel near a tall multi-tiered brass oil lamp stand lit with flames. Behind him a second man in an orange-red garment stands with one arm raised toward a decorated deity murti with a silver face and garlands of red and white flowers, framed by large gold ornamental discs on poles. Brass lamps and ritual implements sit on the left, and a garlanded altar with a lion-and-figure carving is visible at right. Two partially visible people stand at the left edge. The scene appears to be a puja or abhishekam.2015-07-06A temple-style ritual inside a tent-like hall with gold drape curtains. A bare-chested priest in a rust-red dhoti and shawl stands at the centre, holding a ceremonial vessel and lamp near a tiered brass oil-lamp stand lit with flames. Behind him is a decorated shrine with a deity murti adorned with red and white garlands, flanked by two large gilded ornamental fans. A second man in white dhoti with gold border and a red shawl stands at left, with rudraksha beads on his chest.2015-07-06July 06 20152015-07-06July 06 20152015-07-06December 07 20162016-12-07A priest in a green turban and white dhoti, bare-chested with rudraksha-style white and green beaded necklaces, stands at left holding a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with a lit flame while facing a decorated deity murti. Beside a fire pit with burning flames at lower left, two seated attendants in white and gold ceremonial dress with flower garlands sit in front of a richly garlanded altar. The altar is hung with yellow and red marigold and rose garlands, brass lamps and a golden kalasha-style crown canopy above, with a colourful fringed canopy overhead. This appears to be an aarti and homa-style puja. A throne-like decorated seat stands behind the priest, and the scene is an ashram puja setting.2016-03-27A temple shrine decorated with a thick garland of yellow, red, green and white flowers draped over a large central lingam-shaped form on a white-draped platform. Behind it, larger deity figures stand under floral arches of marigold garlands. A standing priest in rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with a black turban, red-and-white flower garland, gold armlets and a silver bowl, performs offering rites beside brass oil lamps. A woman in orange sari assists at the left edge. The scene shows a worship offering at a shrine.2016-07-19A photograph of a ritual fire ceremony at a temple-style shrine. A priest in a red-and-gold dhoti with a red headcloth bends forward over a brass vessel, tending a flame, while a second man in white dhoti kneels at the lower left beside the fire. Behind them stands a tiered ornate shrine decorated with marigold and red flower garlands, flanked by two large gold-embossed circular ceremonial fans. Silver oil lamps line the foreground and several carved figures sit on the altar. A golden drape and white backdrop frame the scene, with smoke rising from the fire.2015-07-06A priest in a saffron-red dhoti and shawl with bare chest and a holy ash mark on his arm performs aarti with a silver lamp of burning oil wicks before two ornately adorned deity murtis seated on a gilded throne. The murtis are draped in white and yellow-green garlands, with a crown and jewelled ornaments; the figure on the right wears a purple silk sari-style dress. Smoke rises through the warm-lit shrine, with gold canopy and drapes behind.2015-04-30March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesNight outdoor ritual at a temple-style courtyard. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a saffron-orange shawl and rudraksha mala holds a flaming brass aarti lamp toward a flower-decorated kalasha on a raised platform, garlanded with yellow marigold and red rose garlands. Smoke drifts across the left side. A brass oil lamp stands at right. A cameraman with a camera on a tripod and two other white-clad attendants stand nearby. Hanging strings of beads and yellow fabric trim frame the top.2016-12-07A temple shrine decorated with long garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. A priest in a maroon dhoti with gold borders and a maroon head covering stands with his back to the camera, holding a brass tray or plate. Behind him a standing gold-clad figure with a red-and-gold headdress and a seated gold metal deity murti with a crown and large gold necklaces sit on a golden throne with a red cloth backdrop. Another attendant in white dhoti holds a brass vessel at left. Oil lamps and a brass lamp stand are placed before the deities.2014-12-05