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A photograph inside a hall with a maroon curtain backdrop and wall air conditioner. On the left, a man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a purple cushion, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a white and orange flower garland, smiling toward the right. In the centre, a deity murti stands on a gold throne draped with pink, yellow and red flower garlands, with a green and purple cloth beneath. Further right, a standing man in a white dhoti with a white cap and white garland stands beside another throne with a deity murti and garlands. In the foreground, two shaved-headed men in orange robes sit on a red mat before brass plates and bowls, with a kalasha-style setting. Several devotees are partly visible at the right edge.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23A seated man with long dark hair and a swept-back style sits on an ornate gold-carved throne at left, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white and pink flower garland, smiling toward the right. Beside him, several gold thrones draped with multicoloured flower garlands hold garlanded figures. Two shaved-headed men in orange robes kneel on a red rug at right, one tending items on the floor while the other sits nearby. A dark maroon curtain hangs behind the stage, with a black speaker and white ceiling above.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial hall with a garlanded gold throne on the left, where a man with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha-style white and orange garland and an orange wrap smiles while seated. Next to him, several thrones are decorated with marigold and rose garlands, holding garlanded deity murti and pictures. Two men in orange robes kneel on a red mat before brass vessels and flowers, apparently performing a puja. Other people in white ritual attire stand behind the thrones, and a green and purple drape frames the set against a maroon backdrop.2012-04-23 +2 copiesIndoor temple-style stage with deep burgundy velvet drapes. On the left, a figure seated on a gold-framed throne with a maroon cushion wears a saffron-orange garment, a gold ornate necklace, bangles and a white flower garland; long dark hair is swept back and a bare shoulder shows gold adornment. Centre, a gold throne draped with green and purple cloth holds a deity murti decorated with magenta and yellow flower garlands. Two white-clad figures with white turbans and white flower garlands stand beside another gold-framed throne with a garlanded murti. In the foreground, two shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange robes sit on red-and-gold mats, one with hands joined, beside brass vessels, indicating a ceremonial puja.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial puja in a decorated hall. On the left, a person with long dark hair, wearing a brown-red robe, gold armband and a white and red garland, sits on an ornate golden throne with a carved lion-headed armrest, hands folded in the lap. Facing them, two young attendants in orange and maroon robes sit on a red rug before brass vessels, fruit and flower offerings. Behind them, two men in white dhotis and shawls stand holding garlands near golden thrones decorated with marigold and rose garlands, one with a pink and green cloth. Colourful painted deity panels with a mythical lion-like figure decorate the back wall. Garlanded deity murti sit on the thrones. a person is seated on the left throne with long hair, a brown-red robe, gold armband and a rudraksha-style mala, indicating the presiding role at the altar.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple-style ritual hall decorated with painted blue and pink arches and gilded niches. On the left, a person sits on an ornate gold throne upholstered in red, draped with a multicolour flower garland and wearing an orange-brown robe with a garland. Centre stage, a deity murti stands garlanded with white and yellow flowers before a green-draped niche, with a purple-cloth seat in front. Three priests in white dhotis and ochre shawls stand at right near a flower-decorated altar, one holding a ritual item. A figure in orange-brown robes kneels on a red patterned mat before brass vessels, fruit, flower offerings and yellow-powder bundles, while incense smoke rises through the hall.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph inside a decorated hall with a blue painted backdrop showing a colourful deity mural. On the left, a seated person in a maroon and dark sari with a red bindi and a white garland sits on a large gold-carved throne with a lion-shaped armrest and a red velvet cushion, the throne draped with flower garlands. In the centre, two monks in saffron and orange robes sit on a low mat before brass pots, plates of fruit and a puja setup, one of them facing the throne. Behind them, two men in white dhotis with white head cloths and flower garlands stand near the shrine area, one holding a brass vessel. Several garlanded deity murtis and altars with pink, green and gold drapery fill the background. Flower garlands in red, yellow and green decorate the scene.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA temple-style hall with a blue and gold painted backdrop and gold-framed arched alcoves holding deity murtis garlanded with flowers. On the left, a person in a rust-brown robe and red-and-white flower garland sits on a gold and red-velvet throne, with a gold footstool before it. Two shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange robes sit on a red carpet, one performing a puja beside brass vessels, bananas and fruit offerings. Two white-clad attendants in white turbans and flower garlands stand at right, one holding a tray. A floral-decorated throne and purple cloth complete the ritual arrangement.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies