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September 11 2015

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A photograph inside a covered hall showing a tiered circular stand of white oil lamps arranged in four rings on a green cloth, with a lit oil lamp in the foreground. Behind it stands an ornate decorated structure with a pink and red canopy and a murti of a deity with crown and garlands on a green and red draped platform. On the right, several men in saffron-orange robes and orange turbans stand with hands folded, one in a white dhoti. Smoke rises at the right edge near metal vessels on a striped carpet.2015-09-11Dim indoor ritual hall with striped red, green and maroon floor mats. In the centre, a man in an orange-red robe stands beside a tiered white flower-garland stand, while a second robed figure stands at left near a gilded throne-like seat. A man in a red turban and orange robe stands at left, hands together. At right, a priest in a white dhoti with a bare upper body tends a small fire and offerings, with a lit oil lamp and a flame nearby. Behind them, a gilded shrine holds a deity murti with garlands. Hanging orange cloth panels and a fan appear at the edges.2015-09-15September 10 20152015-09-10A ritual puja in a covered hall with a corrugated metal wall. At centre, a tall decorated altar with a kalasha-like tiered base, yellow and orange marigold garlands and small deity murtis stands before a gilded arch with white-robed sculpted figures. A bearded man in a red dhoti and red shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a brass vessel. Two men in white dhotis sit on the left, one with a garland; a seated man in a yellow dhoti and garland tends offerings and a metal bowl on a green cloth. A woman in a white sari with a garland sits by a brick fire pit (homa kunda) with offerings. Trays of white flowers, fruit and grains lie on the floor, with a brass oil lamp on a stand and rows of stones laid out on shelves at right.2015-09-19September 15 20152015-09-15September 10 20152015-09-10May 20 20162016-05-20A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands, white draped cloth, and a large floral arch with silver and gold scroll motifs. A seated figure in a red garland-draped robe with hands joined in greeting sits on a golden throne before a golden canopy. Several saffron-robed attendants stand on either side holding long golden lamp stands with lit flames and ceremonial golden staffs, while others sit in front of brass vessels on the dais. Seated white-clad and saffron-clad participants and two audience members in white shirts are visible in the foreground. The setting appears to be an outdoor pavilion event with flower arrangements and spotlights overhead.2009-01-01A temple-style ritual in a tent-like hall with a corrugated metal wall and maroon drape. On the right, a tiered decorated altar with a green cloth holds a deity murti and framed figures garlanded with yellow and white flowers, alongside a brass oil lamp. Center: a bare-chested priest with a rudraksha mala and red dhoti sits beside rows of small white cups. Seated on the left, men in white dhotis and garlands watch. A woman in a white sari works at a square brick fire pit (homa kunda) with offerings. A man in a yellow dhoti kneels at the right, holding a bowl of grain near a plate of flowers. Several people are visible, so the count is 6-20.2015-09-19May 20 20162016-05-20December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of a temple aarti scene at night. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange robes, seen from behind and partly in profile, holds up a tall multi-tiered brass lamp with many burning wicks. Beside him a seated musician in orange clothing is partly visible at a microphone stand. Behind them stands a golden deity murti with a crown, holding a staff and a ritual object, against a blue and red painted temple wall with decorated pillars and garlands. Golden figures and a red canopy frame the background.2011-12-14