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A shaven-headed young man in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala stands at a shrine, holding a brass oil lamp and a small bell while smiling. Several children with hands raised are gathered in the foreground, some with hair visible from behind. Behind him an older man in a maroon turban and white ritual clothes sits near the altar. The stage features gold and green decorated deity alcoves with garlands of marigolds and red flowers, golden lamp stands, and a red-draped table. This appears to be a puja or aarti ritual, with a deity murti in the decorated shrine.

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A shaved-headed young man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala stands on a red-carpeted stage, holding a lit oil lamp in one hand, while a child with dark hair is touched on the head by another person's hand in the foreground. Behind them, a golden canopy and an ornate green-draped deity murti decorated with garlands and flower strings are visible, with brass lamp stands and a gold peetha nearby. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop. The scene suggests an aarti or blessing ritual; a small red tilak mark is on his forehead and his wrists are wrapped with beaded bands.2015-11-16A young shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe and wooden rudraksha malas stands on a red-carpeted stage, holding a metal lamp with a flame aloft in his right hand while his left hand is raised. Two children in the foreground raise their hands toward the flame. Behind him are gold-framed deity murti decorated with yellow and red garlands, a dark maroon curtain, brass lamp stands and a green-draped altar. A woman in pink sits at the edge of the frame. Ritual aarti-style worship in a temple hall.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16A photograph of a shaven-headed man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala, lifting a lit aarti oil lamp in both hands during a ritual in a hall. Behind him stands a gold-and-red throne (peetha) with a golden canopy and an empty seat draped in red, flanked by brass lamp stands, and a decorated deity murti garlanded with flowers and framed in gold. A red curtain and a stage platform form the backdrop. A partially visible bald head appears at the bottom edge. No clear identity cue confirms the lamp-bearer as a person, so the person is described by role only. The page's caption and copyright overlay are ignored as visual evidence.2015-11-18November 25 20142014-11-25A photograph of a temple-style ritual at a Meenakshi Tirukalyanam event. In the centre, a seated priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with a dark rudraksha mala adjusts his hair while sitting before a small oil lamp burning on a yellow-draped floor. Beside him, a young attendant in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban sits holding a bowl of flowers and a lamp. Behind them, a gold-framed shrine holds a deity murti decorated with white garlands and multicoloured flower strands. On the left, a figure in red and saffron sits on an ornate red and gold throne draped in flower garlands, holding a staff. Brass vessels, a kalasha and flower petals are placed on the floor.2015-04-30May 17 20132013-05-17September 10 20152015-09-10A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling and raising both hands in blessing. He wears a gold necklace of beads, a red tilak on his forehead, and a loose orange shawl. In front, a devotee in an orange garment and gold-bordered cloth holds a tall brass lamp stand with lit oil lamps and a trident-topped finial. Around him, several women in white and orange saris sit with lit oil lamps in their hands, arranged in a ceremonial pada puja. Gold-framed pillars, red drapes and purple lighting surround the throne.2014-08-04A photograph of a shrine room with painted blue and gold walls and two painted standing deity figures flanking a central altar. A bald man in orange saffron robes with a rudraksha mala stands with his back to the camera, raising a lit lamp or ritual vessel toward the altar. Five people sit on red mats at right and left, hands folded in prayer; those at right wear orange and white dhoti clothing. A framed portrait of a saffron-turbaned man sits above a gold altar with brass lamps lining the floor. Garlands hang across the altar and draped fabric frames the shrine.2014-06-02Photo of a ritual aarti at a temple stage with deity murtis decorated with garlands behind. A standing man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban holds a lit oil lamp aloft in both hands, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold-trimmed cloth. Seated to the left on a golden-brown throne is a bare-shouldered figure in a red-orange turban and gold-bordered orange cloth wearing a heavy gold necklace, smiling. Two raised hands of devotees appear at the lower right. A fan and red curtains are visible.2015-09-10