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Photograph of a ceremonial stage with ornate golden thrones draped in marigold garlands. Centre, a seated figure in white with a red-and-gold garland sits before a deity murti adorned with flowers. Standing before the throne, several men in white dhotis and bare or orange-clad upper bodies hold their hands together in greeting. A man in an orange robe with a red turban and a bearded man in orange robes stand at left, and a shaved-headed man in white robes stands at right. In front, a brick-and-flower altar with brass bowls, coconuts, a kalasha and small oil lamps is arranged on a striped carpet.

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July 13 20152015-07-13A group of men stands on a stage draped with colourful striped woven mats and garlanded golden thrones beneath ornate umbrellas. On the right, a seated figure wears a red-and-gold garland and is flanked by standing men in white dhotis and orange or saffron cloths, several with shaved heads or red turbans. Further left, a bearded man in an orange robe and a man in saffron stand beside a golden staff. In the foreground a brass pot, plates of fruit and flowers, and a brick-like arrangement of coloured offerings sit on a raised platform. Garlands of marigolds and deity murti decorated with flowers appear on the thrones behind the group.2015-07-13July 13 20152015-07-13July 06 20152015-07-06July 13 20152015-07-13A group of about ten men stands on a raised white platform in front of a golden throne-like shrine with an ornate canopy and gilded arches. Ahead of them, a brass ritual setup holds bowls, a kalasha pot, lamps and offerings of fruit, flowers and sweets on a decorated stand, with a striped woven mat spread on the floor. At the left, a bearded man in peach-coloured robes stands beside men in saffron and orange robes and a white dhoti. In the centre, a man in an orange-red shawl and a red turban wears a long white flower garland and stands barefoot with bare upper body. Several men in white dhotis and orange shawls wear marigold garlands, and a deity murti with a crown and garlands sits in the shrine behind them. The printed page excerpt mentions a Varanasi Mandala event, but the scene itself shows the group posing at a temple-style ritual setting.2015-07-13A group of about ten men stands on a bright white stage in front of ornate gold thrones and deity murtis draped in garlands. At center a bare-chested man in a saffron-and-red wrap wears a red turban and a large flower garland. Men on either side wear white dhotis and shawls, some with bare chests, and several in saffron or orange robes stand at the left. Two gold-framed thrones with canopies flank the center, and a kalasha and offering trays with lamps, bowls and flower-decorated vessels sit on striped rugs in the foreground. Bright red, green and orange striped mats cover the floor.2015-07-13A photograph of a temple ritual before a decorated golden shrine with multicoloured canopies overhead and deity murtis adorned with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds. Two priests sit at a fire pit with oil lamps and offerings, one in an orange cloth with a rudraksha-style mala. Two men in white dhotis with bare upper bodies and white flower garlands sit in front, one wearing a gold crown-like headpiece. A seated figure in a central gilded throne with red cloth behind is a devotee or honoured person, and the central figure is garlanded and crowned, with the photo showing a homa or puja setting.2016-03-27 +1 copiesA ritual scene inside a hall with a dark red curtain and a patterned grey carpet. In the foreground a smiling man in a rust-brown dhoti and matching shawl wears a red and white garland, a gold pendant and a rudraksha mala, with a rust-brown turban on his head; he stands before the altar and gestures with his hands. Beside him a man in a rust-brown dhoti with gold border holds a small plate and stands barefoot. To the left, several men in saffron and orange robes with white and orange turbans stand with hands folded near a gold-trimmed throne draped with marigold garlands. On the right, large decorated murtis of a divine couple are adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and gold jewellery. A low table holds brass vessels, a kalasha, banana, fruit and a small fire pit with flames, indicating a puja or homa.2015-04-30A group of men stands in a ceremonial hall in front of ornate golden thrones and deity figures draped with marigold garlands. At the centre, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl wears a red-orange turban and a long flower garland, with his hands folded. Beside him on the left, a man in white ritual cloth with an orange shawl stands with hands folded, and to the right, bare-chested men in white dhotis and orange cloths stand together. Several men wear garlands and white or orange ritual clothing. In the foreground, a multicoloured striped mat, brass bowls, a kalasha, a lit oil lamp, flower-decked offerings and fruit form a puja arrangement. Behind them, gilded peetha thrones and a central deity murti stand beneath decorated silver umbrellas.2015-07-13July 13 20152015-07-13A photograph of a Hindu ritual inside a temple-like hall decorated with gold arches and pink drapes. A bare-chested elderly priest with white sacred markings on his arms and a pink-and-gold dhoti sits at left, extending his hand over a stone fire pit with offerings. Beside him a younger man in a bare-chested pose assists. At centre, a seated man wears a woven straw hat, a pink shawl, a white sacred thread and flower garlands, with a silver bowl before him. Behind them stand large deity murtis draped in yellow and red-and-yellow garlands, one in gold crown and yellow robes. Brass plates, banana leaves, flowers and kalasha pots fill the foreground. The ritual appears to be a homa or puja.2013-07-18