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A 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.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23A 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 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 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA temple-style stage with a decorated blue backdrop and gold arches holds several deity murtis, one dressed in green and decorated with garlands. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a flower-covered back wears saffron-brown robes, a white garland and a rudraksha mala, and rests his hand on the armrest. Two orange-robed priests kneel on a red mat before brass vessels and offerings, performing puja. Two men in white dhotis with white head cloths and flower garlands stand at right, one holding a brass tray. The scene suggests a ritual worship ceremony in a temple hall.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial stage in a temple-style hall with a blue and gold painted backdrop. A long-haired figure in an ochre-brown robe with rudraksha beads and a flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at left, smiling. In the centre, two priests in orange-saffron and brown robes sit on a red rug before brass vessels, plates of fruit and a puja setup. At right, two men in white dhotis and white head cloths stand holding garlands near a gold-framed shrine. Behind them are decorated deity murtis draped with garlands, including a green-cloth shrine and a pink-draped murti. The scene looks like a puja or abhishekam ceremony.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies