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April 20 2011

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A temple shrine room with devotees seated on mats before an offering spread of fruits, sweets, flowers and bananas on red cloths. A priest in white dhoti sits at the centre near a pooja table with a kalasha and garlanded deity murtis, while women in saffron and salwar-style clothing and others in white sit in rows. Behind them are gilded arches, a decorated canopy and a wall of small orange-robed figures. Oil lamps and brass stands surround the altar.2011-04-20A temple-style hall with a shrine altar holding several deity murtis, golden arches and an ornate multicoloured canopy over a throne-like seat. A woman in an orange sari kneels before the central seat, tending to a wrapped bundle and offerings, while a woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at left near a row of small brass figures. Floor tables are laden with fruit, sweets, nuts, bananas, and small bowls of food on red and pink cloths, with brass oil lamps standing nearby. A woman in a green sari sits at the far left edge. Garlands of red flowers drape the deity forms. The scene shows a puja offering in progress. The orange-clad figure is a person visible at the altar, and no candidate is clearly identifiable by appearance, so a person is unsure. Four people are visible.2011-04-20April 20 20112011-04-20April 20 20112011-04-20April 20 20112011-04-20A temple hall with ornate gilded shrines holding deity murtis draped in flower garlands, with a decorated umbrella canopy over a central peetha. A priest in white clothes with a shaved head stands with hands folded before a tiered display of fruit, sweets and offerings on red cloths, with kalasha-like vessels and oil lamps nearby. Around him, a dozen or so seated devotees in saffron, pink, green and dark clothing sit on cushions and mats watching, while a camera on a tripod records the puja. Two people in white sit at the right edge. Rows of small orange-clad figures stand on a shelf at left.2011-04-20October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple hall during a seated puja. In the centre, a priest in white clothing sits before a microphone beside a brass stand. Devotees sit on cushions on the floor in front, including a woman in an orange and green sari, a woman in a green sari, a man in a white shirt, and women in saris and shawls. Behind them, an ornate golden canopy with a red and multicoloured umbrella shades a decorated deity murti. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, with fruit, plates and offerings laid on red cloths. Behind the altar, a framed portrait hangs above a gold throne-like seat, and other deity murtis are dressed in red and gold garments. Further right, a seated man in white sits in front of a portrait, and the room is filled with garlands and flowers.2011-04-20Indoor temple-style ceremony in a hall with red walls, bright overhead lights and purple stage lighting. On the right, an ornate silver-and-gold throne-like seat with green drapery and a canopy is heavily garlanded with marigolds and flower strings. Standing before it, two priests wear white dhotis and shawls with garlands, one holding a ceremonial item. A bare-chested man in a dhoti stands at left near a gold deity murti on a decorated stage with kalasha-style finials. Foreground shows a tray of offerings, fruit, sweets, flower petals and brass vessels on a striped rug, with a seated woman in a sari at left. Several seated devotees in saffron and white are visible at left. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam-style ritual, with the throne honoured with flowers.2015-10-18A photograph of a homa and samaya deeksha ritual in a covered hall with a tiled floor. In the foreground a priest in a red-and-white turban sits cross-legged before a small fire pit with flowers and marigold garlands, wearing a rudraksha mala. Behind him a woman in an orange sari stands near brass oil lamps on a stand, and a priest in white dhoti stands near a blue-draped offering table. A shaved-headed monk in orange robes stands beside an ornate golden throne and a deity murti decorated with marigold garlands, while a man in an orange kurta holds a camera. Several seated and standing devotees watch in the background, and a microphone stands on the right.2015-07-17December 26 20082008-12-26October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copies