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A photograph of a temple-style stage before a golden arch and green draped dais. Two standing men in front: on the left, an elderly bearded man with long grey hair, orange-yellow sacred ash on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and an orange saffron robe, hands folded in greeting; beside him, a man in a red-maroon turban and maroon-red dhoti with a gold-toned necklace and white flower garland, hands folded. Behind them on the dais are deity murti figures adorned with red and white flower garlands, gold crowns and jewelled ornaments, seated on a green cloth with kalasha-like brass vessels and white flower strings. Hanging golden decoration and a tasselled canopy frame the scene.

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October 18 20152015-10-18Two standing men in front of a golden-canopied stage with decorated deity murtis seated on a green-draped throne with garlands and flower strings. On the left, an older bearded man with a shaved-headed orange-saffron wrap and rudraksha mala stands with hands joined. Beside him, a man in a maroon-red dhoti and wrap, with a rust-coloured turban, a golden ceremonial necklace, and a long white-and-yellow flower garland, stands with hands folded. Central deity murtis wear jewelled crowns and red garlands, and a kalasha and offerings sit on the green cloth before them. The setting suggests a temple-style festival event in Varanasi.2015-10-18Two standing men in front of a richly decorated altar with golden arches and a green draped platform holding two deity murtis garlanded with white and red flower strands. The man on the left wears saffron-orange robes, has a long white beard, a yellow tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala, hands joined in greeting. The man beside him wears a rust-red turban, a red-brown dhoti-style garment, a gold-coloured necklace and a white flower garland, hands folded. Rose petals are scattered on the floor; a brass oil lamp stands at left and a silver kalasha sits in front of the platform. Two priests in white dhotis stand at the left edge.2015-10-18 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a decorated temple hall before a golden-framed shrine where a deity murti, seated on a green-draped throne and adorned with white and red garlands and a gold crown, is worshipped. Two standing figures in front: a bearded man in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala, hands folded in greeting, and beside him a younger man in a rust-red shawl and maroon dhoti with a white and orange garland, hands folded. A barechested attendant in a blue-bordered white dhoti stands at left. Flower petals and marigold garlands cover the floor, with brass lamps and a kalasha nearby. A ceremonial fan canopy in multicolour fabric hangs above.2015-10-18A photo of a ceremonial temple scene with two standing men in front of a decorated deity palanquin. The deity figures on the right are a seated couple adorned with garlands of white and yellow flowers and gold jewellery, placed on a green-draped platform with gold framing. In front, a bearded man in a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala holds his hands together in namaste, next to a younger man in a rust-red turban, brown-red dhoti and gold necklace, also with hands folded. A bare-chested attendant in a white dhoti and blue sash stands at left beside brass lamps, and rose petals cover the floor.2015-10-18Photograph of a temple shrine with two standing figures before a gilded deity murti pair seated on a green-draped throne decorated with white and orange-yellow garlands. On the left, an older bearded man with white hair and a yellow tilak wears an orange robe and a dark beaded mala, hands folded in namaste. Beside him, a younger man in a rust-red turban and matching rust-red dhoti with a gold necklace, bracelets and a red-and-white garland stands with palms joined. A bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with a gold necklace stands at far left near ornate gold brass lamps. Marigold petals are scattered on the floor and a gilded arch-shaped throne-like altar sits in the foreground.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18Three seated men sit before an ornate golden stage with a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati adorned with garlands and a trident. The central man wears a red turban, rudraksha-style gold pendant necklace and red-orange robes, seated on a golden throne (peetha) with a microphone. On his left, a clean-shaven man in saffron-orange robes with a forehead tilak sits on a low chair. On his right, a bearded elder in orange robes wears a dark rudraksha mala and gold necklace. Two standing attendants with ceremonial umbrellas flank the stage, and brass oil lamps (kuthuvilakku-style) line the platform. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse; the central figure is in a turban and gold necklace, with a person appearance cue.2015-09-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple-style ritual inside a decorated hall with green and red drapes and a canopy. Two deity murtis, a male and a female form, sit side by side on a green-covered seat, adorned with heavy yellow and white flower garlands, gold jewellery and red crowns. A man in saffron/orange robes with a tilak and a long white beard stands at left, hands together, facing the deities. Behind him, a man in a red turban and saffron shawl wears a long garland and gold necklace, and a third man in red-and-white robes stands at far left. A brass oil lamp stands at right and a brass lamp stand and offering tray sit in front of the seat. Several people are visible in the scene.2015-10-18A standing man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl, wearing a rust-orange turban, a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, performs a blessing gesture with raised right hand in front of an ornate golden shrine. Behind him, deity murtis in full silk and flower garlands sit on a green-draped dais under a canopy, with a golden kalasha-like pot and a small brass lamp and flower offerings on the floor. Two attendants in white dhotis flank the scene, one at left in a green-and-gold cap. This is a puja or darshan setting at a temple-style ceremony.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18 +1 copies