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A ritual puja before a decorated kalasha on a gold-trimmed altar, the kalasha draped with yellow and red marigold garlands and sheltered beneath an ornate gold arch. A bare-chested priest in a yellow and red shawl and white dhoti holds a pink cloth and a brass vessel toward the pot, while a woman in a red and gold saree with a microphone stands opposite, holding a bowl and a bundle of grass. Golden lion-shaped figures support the altar, a gold ceremonial umbrella with floral and bird motifs stands to the left, and a white tent backdrop surrounds the scene. Two people are visible, plus partial figures at the right edge.

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A ritual abhishekam scene at a decorated altar. A bare-chested priest in a pink turban and white dhoti with a purple shawl pours liquid from a small vessel toward a golden deity murti garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Beside him a woman in an orange-and-gold silk sari holds a brass bowl and a microphone, with a bundle of grass or straw rising from the altar. Brass lamps, a bronze bull, and golden ceremonial umbrellas surround the setup against a white cloth backdrop.2015-07-17Photo of a homa ritual at an outdoor tent-style venue. In the foreground a fire pit with blue-draped top and flames burns below a tall, ornately decorated kalasha-like structure garlanded with yellow and red flowers and topped with a golden canopy. Two priests in white dhotis with orange-gold shawls stand at left, one holding an oil lamp and one in a patterned sash. At right two men in white dhotis and orange-gold shawls speak into microphones. A golden peetha-style frame and a deity murti draped in flower garlands stand behind them, with a golden ornamental arch above.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A ceremonial abhishekam-style puja at an elaborate altar draped in marigold and red garlands. A bare-chested priest in a pink and red turban and white dhoti stands at the altar, reaching toward a golden kalasha-like vessel and offerings, with a broom-like whisk and a golden umbrella-shaped ornament nearby. A second man in white dhoti stands to the left beside a gold-framed embossed plaque and a painted orange-and-white banner. Brass bowls, flowers and a small deity figure sit on the tiered stand under a white tent backdrop.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A homa ritual in a tented hall before a golden throne with a seated deity murti garlanded in marigolds and red flowers. A blue-rimmed fire pit burns with flames in front, topped by a tiered kalasha-like structure draped in marigold garlands. Four men in white dhotis and orange-red shawls stand around; one at left pours an offering while the men on the right hold microphones and stand near the throne. A man at left wears a purple-banded wrap and rudraksha-style malas. Brass oil lamps, flower offerings and red brick fire platform surround the scene. No individual is clearly identified as a person by appearance.2015-07-17Photograph of a temple puja inside a tented hall with gold drapes. Two priests stand before a decorated shrine: one in white dhoti with a bare upper body and a beaded necklace, the other in a rust-red dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha-style mala, raising his hand in worship. Both are facing a tiered arrangement of a deity murti garlanded with red and orange flower malas, flanked by two large gold ornamental fans on poles. In front stands a tall brass multi-tier oil lamp with lit wicks, with smaller brass lamps around it. The shrine is decorated with green leaves and fruit offerings.2015-07-06Photo of a homa ritual at a temple-style pavilion. Four men in white dhotis with colourful borders stand around an ornate golden deity murti shrine adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and a kalasha-like tiered altar. A man in an orange-gold brocade shirt holds a microphone and chants while another man beside him holds a microphone. A shirtless priest reaches up to adorn the murti with a flower while another attendant holds a metal vessel. A small fire burns in front of the blue-draped altar with marigold offerings. Gold canopy and white drapery form the backdrop.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A photograph of a ritual at a temple-style altar. A large ornate golden canopy with a lotus-shaped pink base is wrapped in yellow and red marigold garlands and stands on a tiered wooden platform flanked by carved lions and seated figures. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a red-and-gold cloth raises one arm toward the altar, and a gold-framed kalasha-style emblem hangs at left. At right, a standing figure in red and orange garments and a garland holds a microphone, while a golden portrait bust in a red turban with a garland sits beside him. A cloth backdrop and a wisp of smoke complete the scene.2015-07-17July 13 20152015-07-13A photograph of a temple-style ritual inside a tented hall with gold drapery. Two men stand before an ornately decorated shrine with a deity murti adorned with red and white flower garlands and marigold strands. A brass multi-tiered oil lamp stand with many lit flames stands in front, with additional brass lamps and a kalasha-like vessel nearby. Two large gilded peacock-feather style fans flank the shrine. The man on the right wears a saffron-orange and red dhoti-style cloth and a rudraksha mala, and raises one hand toward the deity; the man on the left wears a white dhoti with a red shawl and beaded mala, holding his hands together in prayer. Two people are physically present.2015-07-06