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A photograph of an outdoor evening ceremony on a red-carpeted stage. In the centre, a large gilded throne with carved ornamentation holds a small figure, and an orange-robed attendant stands beside it offering a garland, with a brass kalasha-type vessel nearby. On the left, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a white sacred thread stands beside a wall of marigold and mixed flower garlands in orange, purple, yellow and white. Behind, stone steps are lined with seated white-clad devotees in rows, and a few standing figures; one bare-chested man pours water from a pot near the right of the frame. This appears to be an abhishekam-style ritual; the page describes an avatar-day celebration.

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July 17 20152015-07-17June 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesNight photo of a temple ritual at a garlanded golden throne (peetha) under a colourful canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace sits on the throne, which is wrapped in marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A priest with a bare shaved head and white dhoti stands at left, raising a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the seated figure. Another person in orange stands behind the throne near the steps, and a flower garland rests on a small stand in front. Metal railings and rows of seats are visible in the dim background.2011-07-16July 17 20092009-07-17November 26 20172017-11-26A ceremonial stage scene with a deep red velvet backdrop. On the left, a man seated on an ornate gold throne wears an orange-saffron garment, a multicoloured floral garland, a gold necklace, a red-and-gold crown, and holds a ceremonial staff. Center, a priest in an orange-and-gold dhoti holds a fine orange silk cloth while a second attendant in white dhoti and rudraksha mala stands beside him. At right, an attendant in orange raises a smoking incense or lamp toward a golden palanquin where a deity murti is adorned with flower garlands and gold ornaments. Offerings, fruits and a brass vessel sit in front. Mention of a Pattabhishekam-style ritual is not visually confirmed; the scene shows an abhishekam-type ritual with offerings.2015-04-28June 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne decorated with white and red flower garlands and a red cushion. The central figure wears saffron-orange robes, a white flower garland and long dark hair. Around the throne, a man in saffron robes with a shawl and a man in saffron kneel and bow, and an older man in a white dhoti with a gold border touches the rose petals scattered on the throne steps, while another attendant in saffron holds a brass vessel. Scattered rose petals cover the base.2008-07-17Night ceremony at an outdoor temple-style stage with a fire lit before a decorated deity murti garlanded in red and yellow flowers. Several bare-chested priests in white dhotis and saffron-bordered cloths perform the ritual, one pouring or offering near the flames while another stands with folded hands. A large crowd of seated devotees in beige and cream clothing faces the stage from the foreground. On a raised platform at right, a figure seated on an ornate red-and-gold throne wears an orange-red turban and a red-and-orange shawl; the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so he is described only by role as a seated presider beside the stage. Garlands, brass lamps and a tall golden umbrella frame the scene.2016-12-07A photograph of a seated man at the centre of a richly decorated flower-covered throne or peetha, with hanging garlands of white and magenta flowers above and a gold kalasha-like ornament at the top. He wears an orange-brown garment, a gold-and-bead necklace, layered garlands of white flowers, green and red wrist bands, and has white markings on his forehead and face; his eyes are closed. Two people in saffron-orange head wraps and bare-shouldered orange cloth sit in the foreground, a person in white stands at the left edge, and another woman in orange garments sits at the right. The throne is decorated with red, yellow, purple and white flowers and gold circular ornaments.2017-07-09May 02 20172017-05-02A photograph of a temple worship scene before a gold-framed, ornate arch. Two deity murtis, one bronze-toned and one gilded, are adorned with thick garlands of red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers. A bald priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands at centre, extending his arm to touch a crown or kalasha on the central murti, apparently performing abhishekam or padapuja. To the left, a man in orange clothing holds a silver bowl, and another attendant in a white dhoti and teal cloth stands near the murtis. On the right, an attendant in white with an orange headcloth and a red flower garland stands with palms joined. Red petals are scattered on the floor and a red cloth drapes the platform. Around ten people are visible, though only a few are clearly distinguishable.2015-01-09