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July 17 2015

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Photograph of a homa-style ritual setting. A shaved-headed priest in orange-brown robes and a rudraksha mala, wearing glasses, holds a small silver tray with offerings toward a seated man in a red-and-gold garment, red floral garlands and a gold necklace. The seated man has long swept-back hair, a crown-like headpiece, and extends a hand over the tray. Behind them stand a large ornate gold throne with a deity murti draped in red and yellow garlands, a silver staff, gold kalasha and brass lamps.2015-07-17November 22 20152015-11-22A photograph of a ceremonial setting with a seated figure on an ornate golden lion-headed throne draped in deep maroon fabric. The seated figure wears a red flower garland, a bare upper torso and maroon cloth, and raises one hand in a gesture. To the left, a bald man in maroon and gold-bordered robes with a rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together in namaste. A large white electric fan is in the foreground, and behind them are garlands of red, yellow and orange flowers, gold-toned deity murti and a green draped canopy. a person: the seated figure sits on a throne with a lion-headed golden armrest, wears a red flower garland and maroon cloth, with no crown or long swept-back hair visible, so identity is uncertain.2015-07-17Two men perform a ritual on a stage with gold-toned and red draped background. On the left, a standing priest with a shaved head and topknot wears a pink and white dhoti with a white shawl, a beaded necklace, and white ash marks on his bare chest and arms, holding a silver vessel and green leaves. On the right, a seated man with long swept-back hair wears a saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala, and ornate gold necklaces and bangles, holding green leaves over a large gold lion-headed kalasha or vessel on a red velvet throne. Ornate gold carvings and a dark red curtain frame the scene.2015-11-22A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on a gold-trimmed throne with golden lion-head armrests, wearing a beaded gold necklace and a red wristband. Facing him, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold border and a gold chain stretches his hands forward to receive a silver plate of offerings, including white sweets and red petals. Behind them a second man in a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl holds a plate, and a metal cabinet, folding chairs and stacked white cups fill the background. Two physical people are visible.2015-09-17May 12 20122012-05-12A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red tiger-striped throne with gold lion-head armrests, before a gold ornate backdrop and maroon curtain. A standing priest with bare upper body, white sacred ash markings, a hair bun and a pink-and-white dhoti holds a small offering vessel and leaves toward him. The seated figure holds green leaves and water is being poured over them. Tamil text on the page is a discourse title, not a visible sign. Persons: 2 visible, plus a partially visible attendant at far left.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22Indoor stage photo with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a long rudraksha mala and gold necklace, holding green leaves in both hands. Seated on a red-cushioned gold lion-armed throne with ornate golden carvings behind. To the left, a priest in a white dhoti with a pink and green sash and white marks on his arms holds a leaf-filled vessel, while another attendant in white stands at the edge. Maroon drapes hang in the background and a microphone stands at right.2015-11-22A photograph in a temple hall with gold-leaf ornate chairs. On the right, an elderly bald man with white vibhuti markings on his forehead, a dark rudraksha mala and a bare chest, sits on a gilded throne with a red cushion, with an offering tray and cup in front of him. Standing on the left, a younger man in orange clothing with a gold-bead garland and a headband with the hair tied up, palms pressed together in namaskar, faces him. Behind them, other people in orange and white robes stand, and a woman in a green sari is visible near a doorway. A deity image in a shrine niche and an orange flag are in the background, with a glowing lamp at the lower right. a person: the standing man in orange with the garland and headband fits this description as a probable candidate, although his appearance is not clear enough to confirm; the seated elderly man is a priest.2012-05-08September 14 20142014-09-14A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears a saffron-orange robe, a long rudraksha mala with large beads, and a white-and-red forehead marking. A kneeling attendant in a saffron-and-gold dhoti and shawl, with white ash markings on his arms and forehead, extends his hands toward the seated man over a large silver bowl on a white cloth with a green leaf. Floral decorations and a red-draped backdrop frame the scene, and another seated person is partly visible at the right edge. The setting suggests a ritual, possibly an abhishekam or padapuja, though the exact rite is not visible.2014-09-13