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A temple-style ritual hall with a white tiled floor and a blue and green painted backdrop with ornate red and gold motifs. In the foreground a shaven-headed man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels before a small fire pit built of yellow blocks, with a flame rising and fruit, coconuts and flowers on plates beside it. Behind him a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border, wearing a white head cloth and a flower garland, stands with palms joined. A second man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, with a white cap and garland, stands with hands folded near a gilded chair holding a decorated deity murti dressed in pink and green with a garland. On the left, a seated figure in a red-and-gold patterned throne decorated with flowers, and a smoky haze fills the room. A deity figure in purple and gold clothing stands at the right edge beside a flower-draped throne.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA wedding-style ritual in a decorated hall with pale walls, maroon curtains and a white tiled floor. In the centre, a man in white dhoti and white turban stands with garlands, facing a priest in a white dhoti and a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange cloth seated on a floor mat before a fire pit with yellow turmeric-coated objects, bananas, coconuts and brass vessels. Behind them, a second man in white with a white turban stands by an ornate gold throne draped in purple and garlanded with red and yellow flowers. On the right, a decorated seat holds a colourfully dressed statue with a crown and garlands. Two seated figures in red, orange or white garments sit on the far left in front of a golden throne with a rainbow-coloured arch.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual inside a decorated hall with a blue-and-green painted backdrop. In the centre, a priest in a bare-chested red-orange cloth crouches beside a low fire pit of yellow blocks, with smoke rising. Two attendants in white dhotis and white turbans stand at the right, one lifting garlands toward a deity murti draped in magenta cloth, adorned with red-and-yellow marigold garlands and a jewelled crown. A seated figure on a gilded throne with floral garlands sits at the back left. Offerings of bananas, fruit and coconut sit on silver trays on the floor, and a yellow block lies in the foreground.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA temple-style ritual hall with blue and green painted walls and gold arched frames. In the foreground a fire burns on a yellow-brown platform beside stacked offerings of bananas, coconuts and brass plates. A priest in a rust-red dhoti and bare chest holds a pair of hands together with a white-robed priest in a white turban who stands in front of him. Another white-clad priest with a white cloth on his head holds a flower garland. A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing sits on a floor cushion at left. Two large decorated deity murti in pink and purple silk with white flower garlands stand at right. A golden throne covered in red and yellow flower garlands sits at back left, empty of a clearly visible occupant, with a second figure in red seated on it.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual in a hall with a white tiled floor and a blue and gold painted wall. Smoke rises at left where a seated priest in a rust-coloured cloth tends a fire or offerings near brass plates of fruit and sweets. Two priests in white dhotis with white head cloths stand at right, one raising an object toward a decorated deity murti on a gold-trimmed altar draped with red and yellow garlands. Two more decorated deity murtis in pink and blue silk stand under a gold arch with marigold garlands. Yellow turmeric blocks lie on the floor near a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne decorated with flowers at left. The scene shows abhishekam or puja. Visible people: three priests and one seated figure, all in white or rust clothing.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA wide photograph of an indoor temple-style hall with a white floor and a painted backdrop in blue, pink and gold. On the right, two ornate deity murtis of a seated couple sit on a gold-and-green palanquin-like seat, draped with garlands of red, orange, yellow and green flowers and a dark green cloth canopy. In the centre, two men in white dhotis and shawls stand near the seat; one holds a garland and the other holds a cloth canopy. On the left, a seated priest with a shaved head and a red-orange cloth performs a puja at a spread of offerings including bananas, coconuts, a silver plate and yellow turmeric blocks. Behind them, a gilded throne decorated with red and yellow flowers stands empty, and a yellow turmeric block lies in the foreground.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a homa at a temple-style hall with a brick fire pit burning in the foreground. A man in orange robes sits cross-legged at left with hands folded in prayer. Behind, a priest in white dhoti and a cap stands before ornate gold thrones draped in marigold garlands and red cloth, where deity murti are seated. A second robed figure in saffron stands near the middle, and small offerings, fruit, flowers and kalasha vessels are arranged on the floor with rose petals scattered on a red rug. Gold-framed thrones and red velvet drapes complete the setting. Three to four physical people are visible.2015-01-09A stage ritual in a hall with a maroon curtain and bright ceiling lights. A yellow brick fire pit holds a burning fire in front of three gold thrones. On the left, a seated figure in dark red robes and a seated figure in orange sit with hands folded near the fire. In the centre, a priest in a white dhoti and a bare-chested man in orange-brown cloth stand before the fire, while another seated person in red sits beside them. On the right, a large throne holds two deity murtis draped in garlands of marigolds and red-and-white flowers, with a deity murti in a garland on the centre throne. Flower petals, brass vessels, plates of offerings and a fan are scattered across the floor.2015-01-09A photograph of a ritual wedding-style ceremony in a temple hall with bright painted blue and yellow walls. Two men in white dhotis with white head coverings stand facing each other exchanging a garland, near two ornate golden arched shrines holding large deity murtis draped in pink and green silks and adorned with white and multicoloured flower garlands. A man in a rust-orange robe stands near a fire pit where a fire burns over stacked yellow-ochre blocks, with offerings of bananas, coconuts and fruit on a tray. A seated person in orange sits on the floor beside the fire, and a figure in saffron and gold sits on an ornate throne covered in garlands at the back left. Two rows of garlands hang from the shrines and a yellow block rests on the floor.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA ceremonial wedding ritual inside a decorated hall with blue and green painted walls and a gold-framed arch. On the left, a seated figure in a red-and-gold garland sits on a gold throne with a floral back. In front of him, a shaved-headed priest in an orange robe sits beside a small fire pit and brass vessels. Two men in white dhotis and shawls with white turbans stand at the center, one holding a garland, while a younger man in a dark maroon robe and rudraksha beads stands near the fire. On the right, two deity murtis in pink and purple silk sit beneath garlands of marigolds and roses, one with a crown and trident-like emblem. Bananas, coconuts and offering trays lie on the floor, and a yellow cushion sits in the foreground.2012-04-23 +2 copies