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July 18 2013

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A photograph of a ceremonial moment on a decorated stage. A man in a long-sleeved white shirt and white dhoti, wearing a white flower garland and a wristwatch, bows forward with his head lowered. A woman in a brown and gold draped sari with gold bangles and a gold necklace stands behind him, her hand raised and placed on his head in blessing. Behind them stand a man in white with tilak markings and a saffron-orange robe with a beaded necklace, hands joined in greeting, and a bald man with a white tilak at the lower left. Strands of white jasmine and red-and-yellow flower garlands hang on a deity murti at the right, and a gold throne-like peetha with a pink backdrop and red and gold drapery frames the scene. A red velvet curtain and ornate painted backdrop form the background.2013-07-18A photograph of a temple-style ceremony with a woman in a brown and gold sari with gold stripes and gold bangles standing at center, hands pressed together in greeting, facing an elderly white-bearded man in a saffron-and-gold garment with a beaded necklace. A young attendant in a white dhoti and pink cloth holds a tray of offerings. Beside them, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with garlands and a second man in a green cap and garland stand near a gold-framed throne with red and gold decorations. On the left, a bald man in saffron robes with a white forehead marking and a yellow sash stands near red cushioned seats. A fan and a microphone are visible. Five people are visible.2013-07-18A ritual scene inside a hall with a dark red curtain and a patterned grey carpet. In the foreground a smiling man in a rust-brown dhoti and matching shawl wears a red and white garland, a gold pendant and a rudraksha mala, with a rust-brown turban on his head; he stands before the altar and gestures with his hands. Beside him a man in a rust-brown dhoti with gold border holds a small plate and stands barefoot. To the left, several men in saffron and orange robes with white and orange turbans stand with hands folded near a gold-trimmed throne draped with marigold garlands. On the right, large decorated murtis of a divine couple are adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and gold jewellery. A low table holds brass vessels, a kalasha, banana, fruit and a small fire pit with flames, indicating a puja or homa.2015-04-30A photograph of an indoor ceremony in a temple-like hall. A smiling person with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown garment with gold trim, a white shawl, and a long rudraksha-style garland with gold necklaces, bends forward to clasp the hands of a man in a white robe with an orange turban and a red garland. Behind them stands a large floral arrangement of yellow, red, orange and purple flowers, and a gold-framed image is visible at the top. Rose petals scatter on the floor and a hand holds a silver tray at the left edge. Two physical people are clearly visible.2013-01-06October 24 20102010-10-24July 18 20132013-07-18April 30 20152015-04-30A photograph of a temple ritual with gold-framed shrines behind, draped in pink and red fabric and decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands. In the foreground a smiling figure in a rust-brown and gold dhoti-style wrap, wearing a large gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads, gold armlets and a rust turban, stands at the front. Beside him a bald man with white forehead markings wears a brown wrap and beaded necklace. An older bearded man with white vibhuti markings and beads holds a brass plate of offerings, dressed in a yellow dhoti. Other men in white dhotis and bare chests stand nearby, and a woman in white with a pink cloth attends the shrine. Red carpet covers the floor, with a microphone stand at right and a golden stool bearing flowers.2013-07-18April 14 20182018-04-14A ceremonial reception on a stage before a golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers. In the centre, a bearded man with a bare chest wears an orange-saffron dhoti and a yellow-orange garland, holding a flower garland in both hands and offering it. Facing him, a younger man in an orange-saffron shawl and garland stands with hands folded in reverence. To the left, a line of devotees includes a man in a striped shirt holding a brass plate of fruit and offerings, a young man in a white dhoti with an orange-red beaded necklace, and a boy in a white shirt. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and yellow shawl stands at the far left. A red-cushioned seat sits to the right against a dark blue backdrop.2010-10-24December 27 20132013-12-27Night-time temple ritual photo. A woman in a red-maroon sari with gold borders, red and white flower garland, gold bangles and a red turban-style head covering holds a small lit flame in one hand. Beside her, a bare-chested priest in maroon and gold dhoti with a tall ornate gold-and-black headdress and rudraksha-style beaded necklace holds a woven basket tray of oil lamps and a ladle-like spoon, while another priest in maroon with a shaved head and gold armbands helps him. Behind them a priest in a white turban and white garment stands at a doorway. To the right, a deity murti or ornate idol is heavily decorated with multicolour flower garlands of red, pink, yellow and white, gold jewellery and a gold canopy. Petals and offerings lie on a red cloth on the floor, with brass vessels at lower left.2014-12-05