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May 25 2013

2013-05-25 +1 copies

A night-time puja at an outdoor ritual platform under a bamboo-scaffolded structure. A bald priest in white dhoti with orange shawl and rudraksha mala leans forward, lighting a brass aarti lamp before a golden deity murti decorated with red and white flowers and garlands. Behind him, several priests in white dhotis stand with hands folded or holding ritual objects, one in a blue-bordered dhoti at right. A man in orange robes kneels with hands joined at left. Offerings of fruit, flowers and brass vessels line the foreground steps and altar. Yellow marigold garlands decorate the stone steps, and red cloth covers the altar table. Approximately six people are visible.

July 18 2013

2013-07-18 +1 copies

A homa ritual in a covered pavilion with a canopy of white and gold cloth above. At the centre-left, a raised golden throne with red cushions holds deity murtis draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands. In front, a brick-lined fire pit holds burning flames and marigold offerings, with a clay vessel and a kalasha nearby. A priest in white dhoti at far left stirs a blue-covered drum-like base with a ladle. A man in a deep orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala stands centrally, hands joined, while several men in orange-red and white ritual clothes stand and sit around the fire, and a shaven-headed man in orange robes stands at the right with hands raised. A brass plate of marigolds sits in the foreground with a decorated seat bearing flowers. The scene is a homa for samaya deeksha.

A ritual scene in a temple-like hall with red draped walls. In the foreground, a priest in white dhoti with a multicoloured turban and orange-red stripes, and two men in yellow shawls with rudraksha malas, sit beside a stone yoni-shaped abhishekam stone decorated with flowers and leaves. The priest applies a white paste to a seated man's forehead. Behind them, a shirtless man in a white dhoti stands near a gold arched frame decorated with yellow marigold garlands, coconuts and kalasha pots, set on an orange brocade-draped table. Brass bowls and offerings sit on the floor.

A temple sanctum scene during worship at a Shiva lingam decorated with marigold and rose garlands. A man with long dreadlocks, a rust-red turban, a rose garland over his shoulder and gold bangles stands at center, placing his hand on the golden lingam. Two younger men in orange-saffron cloth stand behind him, one with long hair. Behind the lingam is a gilded deity murti in a red-and-gold garment with a crown, and floral garlands in yellow, red and white fill the frame. Brass and silver kalasha-style vessels sit in the foreground. The pillared stone ceiling and warm lamplight complete the setting.

A temple ritual photograph at night. An elderly priest with a shaved head, wearing a white dhoti and an orange-and-yellow silk shawl, stands before a gilded throne-like altar decorated with red and orange flowers and yellow marigold garlands. Below, a small deity murti is adorned with white and green garlands, flanked by brass pots, a kalasha, and silver vessels. Several men with bare torsos and white dhotis stand nearby with arms folded, one wearing a rudraksha-style mala necklace, while a man at right wears a blue shawl. Steps in front are lined with marigold petals and small lamps, and smoke rises at right. Scaffolding and bare walls are visible behind.

A temple-style ritual photograph in a hall with gold-framed shrine canopies draped in red, blue and green cloth and heavy garlands of yellow and red flowers. At the centre, a standing priest bare-chested in a saffron-yellow cloth and white dhoti raises a long object over a golden-crowned deity murti seated on a red-draped throne. Two other figures in yellow and white attire stand at right, one holding a silver offering bowl. Brass oil lamps, a silver vessel and a kalasha-like pot sit at the base, with a decorated deity figure at left. The setting suggests abhishekam and puja in progress.

2015-07-13 +2 copies

A photograph of a homa or yagna setup on a red-carpeted stage with red drapes behind. In the foreground a square stone fire pit with a dark opening is decorated with red flower petals and white marks. Behind it, an altar draped in orange and gold brocade holds yellow marigold garlands, coconuts and a brass dish of fruit. On the right, a deity murti is adorned with pink and yellow flower garlands beside a brass kalasha. Four men stand behind the altar in white dhotis and sacred threads; the man at left has a red-and-white turban, bare upper body and white markings, and his hands are folded in prayer. Other items include a brass lamp, plates and a woven basket.