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Night outdoor ritual at the water's edge beside a stone staircase. A bare-chested priest in orange-red dhoti and wrap, with a gold chain and bangles, holds a lit lamp with a flame toward a seated figure. The seated figure sits on a red-cushioned ornate throne decorated with garlands of orange marigolds, yellow and pink flowers, and a red-and-yellow floral arch. The seated figure wears a red-orange shawl, a red turban with gold ornament, green silk trousers, and has hands joined in prayer. Bright white tube lights frame the scene. A puja-style aarti is being performed.

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December 23 20112011-12-23December 22 20112011-12-22Night photograph of a ceremonial puja beside water. A priest in a red dhoti and shawl, with a gold-bead necklace and a shaved head, holds a brass aarti lamp with a flame toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange robe, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, and has palms pressed together in namaskar. The throne is framed by a large arch of yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands with a peacock motif, and flower garlands spread across the platform. A second attendant in white and orange stands at left. Stairs and building lights are visible in the background.2011-12-22Night photograph of a temple water-platform ceremony. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a beaded mala necklace sits on an ornate gilded throne decorated with marigold garlands in yellow, orange, purple and white. A shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with gold necklace and bangles, standing at the lower left, holds a metal vessel and waves a lit oil lamp toward the throne. Another attendant in orange cloth stands behind near metal stair railings, and a small garlanded kalasha sits on a low platform in front. Ornate festoons of coloured cloth hang above, with lights visible in the background. The pictured figure's identity is not established from appearance.2011-07-16Night photo of a ceremonial worship on an illuminated stage decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and purple flowers and an arched floral backdrop with a white bird emblem. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-framed throne with a red cushion. A shaven-headed priest in a red-orange cloth with a gold chain stands at left, holding a flaming oil lamp toward the seated figure, with brass vessels and a small tray in front. Flower petals and marigolds cover the floor, and white tube lights frame the scene. a person candidate appearance is uncertain given the distance and orange robes, so the seated figure is described by role only.2011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22Night photograph of a floating decorated platform on water at a temple tank, lit by lamps and surrounded by garlands of marigolds and white flowers. A standing man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace stands on a gilded throne-like seat under an arched golden canopy. In the foreground at left, a bare-shouldered priest in white dhoti with a gold sash holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward him. A second person in orange stands behind on the platform steps, and a deity murti sits on a small stand at the base. Metal railings and steps lead up the platform.2011-07-16Night photo of a temple ritual at a garlanded golden throne (peetha) under a colourful canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace sits on the throne, which is wrapped in marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A priest with a bare shaved head and white dhoti stands at left, raising a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the seated figure. Another person in orange stands behind the throne near the steps, and a flower garland rests on a small stand in front. Metal railings and rows of seats are visible in the dim background.2011-07-16Night outdoor ritual at a water-side stage decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned gilded throne under an arch of yellow, white and multicoloured flowers, hands joined in front of the chest. Standing at left, a figure in orange clothing holds a flaming lamp and wafts smoke, performing aarti. Two onlookers stand in the foreground, one in orange robes and one in a light wrap at right. Floral strands drape the low platform and the throne steps.2011-12-22Night ceremony beside a water tank with steps. A priest in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a lit aarti lamp toward a seated figure on a gold-framed red throne, under a floral arch of yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands with a white swan-like emblem. The seated person wears orange robes and a hooded orange shawl, hands folded in prayer. Two people in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water, and rose petals and flower garlands line the platform. Possible a person cues: the seated figure wears orange ornate clothing and sits on a throne, but the face is not clearly visible, so identity is uncertain.2011-12-22December 23 20112011-12-23