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A temple-style stage with a turquoise and pink painted backdrop and a dark curtain. On the left, a seated figure in orange-brown dhoti and a floral garland sits on a gold-and-red throne, with a large garland-draped throne arch behind. Centre stage, a deity murti in white garland sits on a green-draped pedestal, flanked by a golden arch. Right of centre, a deity murti decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands sits on a pink cloth-draped platform. Two standing men in white dhoti and white head cloths hold their hands together in greeting, with another person in orange garland at the far right. Brass pots, fruit and offerings lie on a white stage in front. Ceiling fans hang overhead.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23A 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 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +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 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 copies