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February 19 2016

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A photograph of a ritual inside a hall with a golden throne backed by a large ornate heart-shaped arch decorated with flowers and mirrors. A seated figure in orange-red garments and a garland sits on the throne, flanked by golden lion figures. Marigold and red flower garlands hang on the throne and on a standing deity murti to the right. In the foreground, a priest in an orange turban and white dhoti stands at left beside a flame in a brass lamp stand, while a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a striped cloth before a homa fire with offerings, brass vessels, fruit and flowers. A standing man in a green garment and white dhoti with a flower garland watches to the right. Multicoloured striped mats cover the floor, and several attendants stand in the background.2016-02-02A ceremonial puja scene in a temple-like hall. A figure seated on an ornate golden throne with a heart-shaped jewelled backrest wears a rust-red turban, a red garland and a deep red-brown robe; a woman in an orange sari stands before him offering a plate. At the lower centre a bare-chested man in a green dhoti and green head cloth, with white sacred thread and beads, tends a fire pit with a bright flame and offerings. Nearby stand brass oil lamps, golden ceremonial staffs, and a large deity murti dressed in gold and silver brocade with multicoloured floral garlands and a crown. Yellow and orange marigold garlands decorate the floor, and a seated devotee is visible at the lower right. Possible a person candidate: the seated figure on the throne, with a rust-red turban, red garland and ceremonial seat; cues are limited, so identity is uncertain.2016-03-27A temple-style ritual hall with a fire pit (homa) burning on a striped cloth in the foreground, surrounded by brass plates, fruit, flowers and kalasha vessels. A man with a bare torso and rudraksha mala stands at left, holding an aarti lamp toward the seated figure. Center: a seated figure in ornate robes and flower garlands sits on a gold-and-silver heart-shaped throne (peetha) flanked by golden lion figures. At right, a man in white dhoti and green-embroidered shawl holds a garland; a priest in white sits cross-legged near the fire, and other white-clad devotees stand in the background. Large marigold and rose garlands drape the throne area, and a deity murti is partly visible at right.2016-02-02A photograph of a ritual homa at a temple-like hall. In the foreground a priest in orange head cloth and bare upper body tends a fire burning in a rectangular fire pit, with a spread of fruit, brass vessels and oil lamps on a striped cloth. Seated on a golden throne with a serpent-hood canopy behind is a man wearing a red shawl and a garland, with a flower-garlanded throne and attendants nearby. A seated priest in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and another standing attendant in white and green wear garlands of yellow and orange marigolds. Brass lamps and garlanded deity figures fill the right side. Several people stand in the background in orange and white. The figure on the throne shows distinctive ceremonial adornment, but his appearance is not clearly identifiable, so identity remains unsure.2016-02-02A ritual scene in an indoor hall with a fire pit of flames set in a marigold-ringed bowl in the foreground. A man in a red-orange dhoti and a white and yellow flower garland holds his hand up to his forehead while a second man in orange cloth with a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands behind a silver tray. At right, a deity murti is dressed in orange cloth, jewelled silver ornaments and a crown, framed by a tall yellow, red and white flower garland. Behind them is a gold-framed throne with a tiger-skin cushion, and a brass oil lamp is lit beside it. Flowers are arranged on trays at left.2017-06-10Indoor ritual scene in a hall with white walls and fluorescent ceiling lights. A bare-footed man in a rust-red robe with a white and red flower garland stands with palms pressed together in front of a flaming ceremonial fire in a brass-and-marigold bowl. Behind him, a second man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a beaded necklace stands near a gold throne with red cushions and carved lion-like armrests. To the right, a richly decorated deity murti is draped in yellow, red and green flower garlands and silver embellishments, with a brass oil lamp (deepam) lit beside it. Trays of red flowers and petals sit on the floor at left, and a decorated canopy hangs at top right.2017-06-10A ritual homa or puja under a white tent. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a garland of pink flowers sits on a gold-trimmed throne with a large heart-shaped colourful backdrop of yellow flowers, bowing his head as a priest in an orange-red dhoti presses his hands to the crown of his head while holding a flame. A small fire pit with burning flame sits in front on a wooden platform. Nearby, a priest in white dhoti and shawl stands with folded hands, and attendants in orange and saffron cloth hold brass plates of offerings, fruit and flowers. A golden palanquin or throne canopy with garlands is at right, and striped woven mats cover the floor. Brass lamps and a kalasha stand at left.2016-12-19January 09 20152015-01-09February 19 20162016-02-19September 28 20172017-09-28A photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam on an ornate stage. A seated figure with a tall dark topknot wears an orange-saffron cloth and a red-and-pink flower garland with a gold pendant. Behind him is a large heart-shaped golden throne backrest studded with jewel-like colours, topped by a gold cobra hood. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a red headcloth pours liquid from a silver pot toward the seated figure, while another bare-chested man with a white garland stands at left. A golden lion sculpture sits at the foot of the throne. To the right, a red-draped deity murti with yellow marigold garlands is decorated with gold ornaments.2016-02-20February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copies