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Indoor temple-style ceremony in a warm-lit hall with a deep red backdrop and gold-framed ceremonial elements. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands at left, smiling and holding a small silver cup or dish toward a central figure. That central figure wears a bright orange-red turban, an orange-brown robe, a white-and-red garland and a tulsi-like floral garland, and is smiling broadly. A woman in a rust-red sari with a rudraksha mala stands at far left holding a silver tray or dish. At right, a large deity murti with a golden crown and jewelled garlands sits on a red-draped platform decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, flanked by a smaller seated figure. A silver ornamental stand and brass vessels sit in front.

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July 13 20152015-07-13Photograph of two smiling men in front of a gold-framed altar with garlanded deity murti on either side. On the left, a clean-shaven man in white kurta and orange-red shawl with a tilak on his forehead holds a small folded white packet. On the right, a man wearing an orange-red turban, a rudraksha mala and garlands of white, yellow and red flowers, with gold ornaments and a gold necklace, laughs broadly and reaches out to receive the packet. Large garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses decorate the deity figures behind them.2015-07-13A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a light lavender tent. A seated figure in a rust-red robe and matching red-orange turban, wearing layered beaded necklaces and a garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers, smiles broadly on an ornate gilded throne. Beside them, a man in white clothes bends forward to offer something at their hands. To the left, two attendants in rust and saffron-orange robes and turbans stand near the seat, one gripping a cloth. A woman in a white garment with red-brown beads and a rudraksha-style mala stands at right. Behind the throne, a deity murti is garlanded with red, white and multicoloured flowers beneath a carved golden arch. Some gilded chairs and a red-cushioned seat are visible in the foreground.2015-01-13July 18 20132013-07-18A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe receives a garland and offering at a decorated altar, smiling broadly. The figure wears layered garlands of white, red, yellow and green flowers and a rudraksha mala with gold beads. A man in a white kurta and glasses, seen from behind, extends a hand holding offerings toward the seated figure. A gold vessel and small lamp stand on the altar, with a second devotee in a yellow cloth and a priest with white forehead markings at left. Yellow marigold garlands fill the background.2015-07-31A photograph of a temple wedding ritual before a gilded arch and ornate golden backdrop. Two golden deity murtis stand behind a green brocade platform, each crowned and draped in garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers. In the foreground, three men perform the ceremony: a bare-chested man in a red garment and white garland holds hands with a priest in an orange turban and red cloth, while another priest in a cream turban and red dhoti stands at left, facing them. The bare-chested priest in orange wears a white garland with red and orange flowers and holds his hands together. Ritual sacred ash marks are visible on the bare torsos. A portrait-free, cheerful temple setting with a dark red curtain at the edges.2015-04-30February 19 20162016-02-19July 13 20152015-07-13April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesDecember 01 20112011-12-01July 13 20152015-07-13 +2 copiesA seated figure in a red-maroon turban and dark red-orange robe sits on an ornate red velvet throne-like seat, wearing layered garlands and gold ornaments, with orange fruits in hand. A man in white kurta kneels before the seat, bowing and offering something, while a shaven-headed man in saffron robes stands beside him with a tray. Behind them a deity murti stands in front of a large floral garland arrangement, flanked by brass oil lamps and a silver-framed image on a golden stand. A man in a white shirt and a standing figure in white clothes observe from the left, on a red and maroon carpet.2015-06-02