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September 10 20152015-09-10A photograph of a ceremonial moment in front of a decorated altar with a deity murti behind pink and white draped ornaments. A seated person in a red-maroon turban and red-maroon garment with gold border sits in a gold-carved throne, hands joined in namaste with head bowed. A standing young man in an orange dhoti with gold border, orange turban and rudraksha mala holds a lit oil lamp on a metal stand as an aarti offering. Another person sits at the lower right edge, partially visible, with a red cloth.2015-09-10September 10 20152015-09-10September 15 20152015-09-15Photo of a ritual aarti at a temple stage with deity murtis decorated with garlands behind. A standing man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban holds a lit oil lamp aloft in both hands, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold-trimmed cloth. Seated to the left on a golden-brown throne is a bare-shouldered figure in a red-orange turban and gold-bordered orange cloth wearing a heavy gold necklace, smiling. Two raised hands of devotees appear at the lower right. A fan and red curtains are visible.2015-09-10A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion, wearing a maroon turban, orange-red robe, rudraksha mala necklaces and gold bangles, extends his hand over a lit oil lamp held by a kneeling priest. The priest, bare-chested with a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, wears a green and gold cap and a garland of yellow and white flowers, and offers the aarti flame. Behind the throne hang garlands of orange, yellow, red and white flowers. A silver trident stands at left and a gold staff at right. a person performs an aarti offering with the lamp.2015-10-18April 28 20152015-04-28A ceremonial scene inside a decorated pavilion. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti, with a dark brown shawl and rudraksha mala, holds a brass plate with offerings toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears a red and orange garland of beads and flowers, gold jewelry and a saffron-toned robe, and sits on a red throne-like seat beneath a golden arch. Behind them stand gold-clad deity murti with floral garlands, and ceremonial brass lamps and a tall silver staff stand nearby. A young attendant in orange kneels at the left edge.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17September 19 20122012-09-19October 9th 2015A photograph of a ritual at a temple-style hall. On the right, a man seated on a red-cushioned throne wears a long red-and-orange garland, rudraksha-style beads, a gold necklace and an orange-red shawl, and gestures with one hand over a brass tray. Standing on the left, a shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti and bead necklace holds a brass plate or tray with a small lamp-like vessel. Behind them is a gold-framed altar with deity murti, flower garlands, a silver staff, a golden ceremonial banner and brass oil lamps. A third person is partially visible at the far left edge. The setting suggests a samaya deeksha homa.2015-07-17