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July 17 2015

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A ceremonial abhishekam-style puja at an elaborate altar draped in marigold and red garlands. A bare-chested priest in a pink and red turban and white dhoti stands at the altar, reaching toward a golden kalasha-like vessel and offerings, with a broom-like whisk and a golden umbrella-shaped ornament nearby. A second man in white dhoti stands to the left beside a gold-framed embossed plaque and a painted orange-and-white banner. Brass bowls, flowers and a small deity figure sit on the tiered stand under a white tent backdrop.2015-07-17A ritual puja before a decorated kalasha on a gold-trimmed altar, the kalasha draped with yellow and red marigold garlands and sheltered beneath an ornate gold arch. A bare-chested priest in a yellow and red shawl and white dhoti holds a pink cloth and a brass vessel toward the pot, while a woman in a red and gold saree with a microphone stands opposite, holding a bowl and a bundle of grass. Golden lion-shaped figures support the altar, a gold ceremonial umbrella with floral and bird motifs stands to the left, and a white tent backdrop surrounds the scene. Two people are visible, plus partial figures at the right edge.2015-07-17A temple ritual photograph showing a devotee in a dark red dhoti and matching upper cloth, with gold-bordered sash and red turban, standing before a large deity murti adorned with dense garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. The deity wears gold jewellery, a rudraksha and bead necklace, and a gold crown, seated on a gold throne. Beside the devotee, a second figure in a saffron-orange garment and red turban stands with a silver vessel, and an assistant in white holds a plate at left. The devotee holds a small offering vessel in cupped hands. Gold ornaments and a red drape frame the altar.2014-12-05A ritual abhishekam scene at a decorated altar. A bare-chested priest in a pink turban and white dhoti with a purple shawl pours liquid from a small vessel toward a golden deity murti garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Beside him a woman in an orange-and-gold silk sari holds a brass bowl and a microphone, with a bundle of grass or straw rising from the altar. Brass lamps, a bronze bull, and golden ceremonial umbrellas surround the setup against a white cloth backdrop.2015-07-17A temple ritual scene with a gold-framed shrine. Central deity murti is adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and a gold crown, with a gold-colored robe. Two priests stand before it: one in white dhoti with a purple-bordered shawl, another in yellow and white cloth. A man in a yellow shawl and white dhoti holds a lit oil lamp near a fire pit with offerings and flowers. A third man in saffron headwear and white dhoti stands at right beside another garlanded deity murti. Brass vessels, kalasha pots, a basket of dried offerings and oil lamps sit on the floor. Colourful striped mats cover the ground.2015-07-13Photo of a homa ritual at an outdoor tent-style venue. In the foreground a fire pit with blue-draped top and flames burns below a tall, ornately decorated kalasha-like structure garlanded with yellow and red flowers and topped with a golden canopy. Two priests in white dhotis with orange-gold shawls stand at left, one holding an oil lamp and one in a patterned sash. At right two men in white dhotis and orange-gold shawls speak into microphones. A golden peetha-style frame and a deity murti draped in flower garlands stand behind them, with a golden ornamental arch above.2015-07-17July 13 20152015-07-13Outdoor ritual at a temple-like setting with bamboo scaffolding overhead. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a saffron-yellow shawl and rudraksha mala stands at center, holding flower petals in his hands before a golden throne-like seat decorated with garlands, roses and marigolds. A deity murti wrapped in white cloth and marigold garlands sits in a gold frame on a red cloth. Brass pots, a kalasha-style vessel and offering plates of petals line the foreground. Other priests stand bare-chested in white dhotis, one on the left in a yellow-and-green cloth and one at right with arms crossed, wearing rudraksha malas. Incense smoke rises at lower center.2018-03-02July 18 20152015-07-18A homa ritual in a hall with a white backdrop and a golden throne at the right. Several priests in white dhotis and orange-bordered cloth sit or stand with palms joined. A tiered central kalasha-style structure stands on a blue-skirted platform, garlanded with yellow and red flowers, with a decorated umbrella above. In the foreground, a priest in white seated on the floor tends a fire pit with smoke rising, next to offerings of fruit, flowers, brass bowls and an oil lamp. On the right, a golden throne draped with orange-and-yellow marigold garlands holds deity murtis; a standing figure in orange cloth and rudraksha beads stands beside it. Golden ceremonial standards frame the scene.2015-07-17June 03 20152015-06-03Photograph of a temple puja inside a tented hall with gold drapes. Two priests stand before a decorated shrine: one in white dhoti with a bare upper body and a beaded necklace, the other in a rust-red dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha-style mala, raising his hand in worship. Both are facing a tiered arrangement of a deity murti garlanded with red and orange flower malas, flanked by two large gold ornamental fans on poles. In front stands a tall brass multi-tier oil lamp with lit wicks, with smaller brass lamps around it. The shrine is decorated with green leaves and fruit offerings.2015-07-06