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December 23 20162016-12-23A ceremonial puja on a stage before a large floral arch of concentric rainbow bands of marigold and white flowers. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes, with a long beard, rudraksha mala and multiple garlands, sits on a gold throne draped with red cushions, receiving offerings. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders and necklaces stand at left, a bare-chested attendant with a sacred thread and a bearded man in a grey kurta assist beside the throne. A woman with long dreadlocked hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and bead bangles, while others in red and saffron saris stand nearby. Offerings of fruit, flowers and a flower-decked seat fill the foreground, and a gold umbrella canopy and a dark deity murti appear above.2016-12-23November 20 20162016-11-20July 13 20152015-07-13A photograph of a ceremonial event on a stage with a large throne backdrop covered in concentric rings of red, yellow, orange, green and white flowers. A bearded man in orange-saffron robes with a pink and white flower garland sits on a gold throne, holding a fruit in one hand. A man in a red kurta bends low to touch or honour his bare feet, which rest on a cushion strewn with red and white flower garlands and petals. Nearby, a bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair wears an orange-yellow dhoti and rudraksha beads. Men in white dhotis with gold borders stand behind, one holding a golden trident, and a woman in a maroon sari stands at the right. A golden lion-head armrest and a fruit offering tray are visible. The sitting man has bearded appearance and orange robes consistent with the a person cues, seated in the role of guru receiving honour during an Avatar Day celebration.2016-12-23July 13 20152015-07-13A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a room with pink walls and maroon curtains. In the foreground at right, a seated figure wears a wrapped maroon turban, a white and red flower garland with green leaves, and a rudraksha-style necklace, and holds a small object forward. Beside a gilded throne-like seat, a golden trident and brass oil lamps stand nearby. Several men stand to the left, including a bare-chested man with a saffron-and-yellow waist cloth and a beard, and an older bearded man in an orange shawl with rudraksha beads. Men in white dhotis and wrapped white cloths stand in the background, and a seated man in white with a beaded necklace is near the centre. Lighting is bright and a camera tripod is visible at right.2016-11-20July 08 20172017-07-08Photograph of an abhishekam ritual before a deity murti backdrop of flower garlands and ornate gold-framed decor. A man seated on a red and gold throne wears a brown-orange robe, a flower garland, a heavy gold pendant necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with a long dark beard; he is a person by appearance cues and the page notes his presence. Around him, shirtless priests in white dhotis with sacred threads and vibhuti marks attend, one pouring or applying a substance, while women in white saris and a woman in a maroon sari watch. Trays of fruit, marigold flowers and brass lamps sit in front. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers adorn the backdrop and standing figures.2016-12-02December 23 20162016-12-23November 03 20162016-11-03A photograph of a ceremonial stage honouring a seated bearded man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a long white and pink flower garland and a small red-and-white floral arrangement at his feet. He sits on a gold-trimmed throne cushioned with red pillows, before a large arch of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, white and green. On the left, a man in white dhoti with gold border and a bare-chested man in saffron cloth hold a trident-topped ornament and offer flowers. On the right, a woman with long dreadlocks and a rudraksha mala in an orange sari and a second woman in an orange sari stand attentively, and more people are behind them. a person is identified by the honoured seated figure with the ornate garland and throne, though his face and appearance are not distinct enough to confirm identity. Visible people: about six.2016-12-23