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Photograph of a puja inside a temple hall with a banana-leaf and bunting-decorated backdrop. In the centre, a man in a yellow-orange shawl and white dhoti, with a rudraksha-style bead mala and gold ceremonial necklace, stands with hands folded before a decorated altar. In front of him, a bare-backed priest in an orange-yellow cloth and red sacred thread faces the altar. Brass plates hold red flower petals, fruit and bananas, and a brass oil lamp stands on a red-patterned mat. To the right, a man in white clothes holds a bell, and women in saris stand nearby. A man in a dark turban and a garland stands in the background, hands clasped. Statue and altar details are partly visible.

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April 14 20182018-04-14Photo of a temple ritual inside a hall with a banana-leaf arch and colourful hanging cloth banners. A figure in a black turban with a gold-and-flower garland stands with palms pressed together, while a bare-chested priest in a purple shoulder cloth and cream dhoti bends over brass vessels and a tray of red flowers. Another man in white dhoti and shawl stands beside a brass lamp stand, and a white-clad attendant in yellow cloth watches. Brass pots, fruits, bananas and marigold garlands fill the foreground on a red mat. Women in saris stand at the right edge. Five people are visible.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual inside a temple hall. A bearded man with hair tied in a bun and white tripundra marks on his forehead stands centre, wearing a yellow silk shawl over his bare chest, a white dhoti, a purple waistcloth, and many rudraksha malas with a silver pendant. He holds a small silver puja vessel and raises a garland of white flowers with red blossoms. To his left a man in a white dhoti and gold necklaces holds a brass tray of fruit, including apples, oranges and a bundle wrapped in orange cloth. Other shirtless men in white dhotis and gold chains stand in the background among green banana leaves and flowers. a person: the centre man wears distinctive rudraksha malas, a yellow shawl and ceremonial silver pendant, consistent with the page's reference to a person. The scene appears to be a temple puja with offerings.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A temple ritual inside a hall with a plain brick-and-concrete wall and columns. In the foreground a bare-chested man in a yellow shawl over white dhoti stands with palms joined beside a brass vessel and a tray of fruit and flowers. At centre, a man with long dark hair, a rudraksha-style garland and an ornate orange-brown garment stands with palms joined. Behind him, several priests in white and yellow, and women in purple saris, stand near a green umbrella, flower garlands and colourful hangings. A brass oil lamp and metal vessels sit on red cloth at the front, with a decorated raised platform draped in red and gold fabric heaped with marigolds and roses. A distinct face is blurred on the right. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or puja.2018-04-14 +1 copies