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A ceremonial puja on a stage before a large golden throne decorated with a garland of multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, green, purple and white. A seated figure on the throne wears an orange-red turban, a red flower garland and gold necklaces, and holds a silver staff. In front, a man in an orange-red robe with white tripundra markings and black rudraksha beads sits behind a tray, touching offerings. Beside him, a younger man in a white dhoti with orange cloth and beaded necklace sits near a pile of bananas on a silver tray. A standing attendant in orange robes with a mala stands at the left edge. Brass and silver vessels, a small oil lamp and a folded cloth lie on the platform. The scene reflects an abhishekam-style offering.

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A ritual scene in a hall before a gilded throne draped with a large garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers. A man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and white tilak sits at a low table of offerings, gesturing with his hands, while a younger attendant in white with white markings and a mala sits beside him. Seated on the golden throne is a man in a red turban with a red flower garland and gold necklaces, holding a ceremonial sceptre. Behind them a standing priest in orange-red robes stands near a gold chair. The table holds peeled bananas, a silver bowl with a lamp, a kalasha, a brass pot, flowers and folded cloth in orange and gold. Smoke rises at the left edge.2015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28A ceremonial stage scene with a large ornate gold throne draped in a flower garland of red, orange, green, yellow and purple blooms, beneath a golden canopy. Seated on the throne is a figure in an orange-red robe and turban with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, hands folded in namaskar; the central seated figure in orange-red wears spectacles and a rudraksha mala and performs a ritual with a flame and offerings. Beside them, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with sandalwood markings holds ritual items, and a smaller gold seat holds a figure in saffron robe with a white-marked forehead and a flower garland. A standing attendant in red-and-gold dhoti with a shaved head joins palms at left. Brass trays of bananas, fruit, flowers and a plate of lamps lie in front. Maroon curtains frame the stage.2015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28Photo of a temple-style ritual on a stage with a dark patterned floor. A golden throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands is at right, occupied by a seated figure in a maroon-and-gold robe, a turban, gold necklaces and a red-and-white beaded mala. A younger man in a maroon dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands before it holding a metal bowl, while an attendant in an orange-and-gold sari stands beside the throne. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti kneels at a low table set with brass vessels, bananas, coconuts, fruit, flower petals and a kalasha, with an oil lamp burning at left. Behind them, robed attendants and drummers sit near a drum on the floor.2015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 28 20152015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28