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A staged temple-style ritual on a stage with a red velvet curtain and a backdrop of a night sky over a city. On the left, a seated man in orange and red garments with a long wooden staff sits on an ornate silver throne draped with multicolored flower garlands. Center, a figure in a brown robe with a red turban kneels before a shrine holding a decorated deity murti flanked by two standing female figures with palms joined. On the right, a standing priest in an orange cloth and an ornate decorated couple murti with garlands in purple, green and gold. Brass oil lamps, offerings, fruit and flowers sit on the floor in front, and a multicolored tasseled canopy hangs above the right shrine.

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April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesA stage set for a Meenakshi Pattabhishekam puja shows deity murtis and figures decorated with flower garlands in red, purple and green. On the left a seated figure in a flowered throne with a small canopy, in the centre a deity murti under a decorated umbrella flanked by two standing female statues, and on the right a row of costumed figures on a silver-framed platform. A backdrop shows a temple tower under a night sky. In front, two priests in red and orange cloths attend to offerings of fruit, plantain leaves and brass vessels, with a bare-chested assistant at left. Red carpet covers the stage floor and a red curtain hangs behind.2018-04-25 +1 copiesIndoor stage set for a temple-style ritual. A man seated on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cloth and a flower garland, wearing red-orange cloth and a turban-like headwear, sits to the left. A standing priest in an orange-red wrap and dark hair knot faces the deity figures and offers worship. Behind the throne is a painted temple tower against a red-purple backdrop, with golden statues of standing figures holding offerings. On the right, a golden shrine holds deity murti decorated with colourful flower garlands and green-and-gold garments. A kneeling assistant in dark clothing sits at the lower right near brass lamps and offerings, under a multicoloured fringed canopy. Overhead are stage lights and a fringed red curtain.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a staged temple-style ritual on an ornate stage with red curtains, stage lights and a painted temple backdrop. On the left, a bearded man in orange-red robes and a crown-like headdress sits on an ornate silver throne with floral garlands. Center, a figure with a shaved head and a red-orange dhoti waves a ceremonial lamp toward two gold female figures with hands joined in namaskar. Right, large gilded deity murtis adorned with garlands and colourful decorations stand beneath a golden canopy. A man in dark clothing sits at the lower right near offering trays of fruit and brass vessels. Canopies and a fringed parasol add to the scene.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage puja at a Meenakshi Pattabhishekam observance. A seated man on a richly decorated silver throne wears red robes, a beaded necklace and a flower garland, holding a long staff with a crown-like ornament; a leopard-print cloth lies on the seat. Beside him, a kneeling priest in a rust-coloured turban and dark robe presses his palms together. Behind them stand golden deity murti statues, one with a jewelled parasol and flower garlands, and a gilded lamp and fruit offerings sit on the platform. Red curtains and a night-temple backdrop complete the scene.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA stage puja at a Meenakshi Pattabhishekam celebration. Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis stand at the lower left; one, with bare upper body and sacred ash, holds a small brass vessel or offering near a silver lamp stand, while a second attendant with a dark topknot watches. Behind them, golden standing female figures with hands folded flank a central altar with a pink-clad deity murti under a pink canopy. On the right, a tall silver-framed alcove holds two richly dressed murtis in gold and green, draped with garlands of red, purple and white flowers. Trays of fruit, betel leaves and brass vessels sit on the altar edge, under a starry red-purple backdrop.2018-04-25A stage set for a temple-style puja with a red velvet curtain and a starry backdrop. At centre a deity murti stands in a decorated shrine with flower garlands and a pink-and-gold canopy, flanked by two female statues. On the right, a pair of deity figures in green-and-gold silk sit on a garlanded ornate throne with a multicolour fringed canopy. On the left, a seated figure in a flower-garlanded silver chair is shown. In front, a standing man in an orange-brown dhoti and saffron-red head wrap holds a mic, and a kneeling priest in an orange robe and black turban performs the offering.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair and a reddish-brown robe stands at left with palms pressed together in anjali, facing a stage altar. Centre, a golden peetha holds a deity murti with a crimson umbrella overhead, flanked by two gold female attendant statues with hands folded. Right, a decorated golden palanquin-style shrine holds two ornately dressed deity figures in green silk, red and purple garlands, and gold jewellery. Brass oil lamps and a backdrop of a red temple tower image frame the scene under stage lights.2018-04-25A stage ceremony with a richly decorated silver-and-gold throne draped in garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. A man seated on the throne wears a saffron-coloured turban, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, with a bare-chested upper body and a cloth wrap, and holds a long ceremonial staff. Beside the throne stands a silver parasol with pink fringe, and to the right a shrouded deity murti sits in a floral-garlanded niche. Two golden female attendant figures with folded hands flank the scene. A kneeling priest in an orange-brown robe and turban holds a microphone in front of a brass stand, with brass lamps, fruit and offerings on the stage ledge. A red backdrop shows a temple tower graphic. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, identified by the saffron turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, while the kneeling figure is a priest.2018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copies