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A photograph of a puja at a stage set with a painted backdrop of a large green banyan tree against a sunset landscape. A seated figure in a gold-framed throne in the centre wears an orange-red garment and a rudraksha mala, raising one hand in greeting; the throne and seated figure are the focal point. In front, a shaved-headed priest in orange-and-gold dhoti and shawl, with tilak, holds a tray of lit oil lamps toward the throne. Devotees sit on the green mat in orange, white and cream clothing, some in red-and-gold shawls, and a man in a pale green kurta sits center. A trident stands to the right of the throne and a kalasha is near the front, amid potted palms and plants.

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December 29 20142014-12-29A photo of a ceremony on a raised stage backdropped by a painted banyan tree and sunset scene. A figure seated on a gold-rimmed throne, wearing a red-orange robe with a gold necklace, raises a hand in greeting. A shaved-headed priest in orange-red dhoti and rudraksha mala at left holds an oil lamp cluster toward the seated figure. Seated devotees in white, green and orange-red garments face the stage, and a trident stands beside the throne.2014-12-29A ritual gathering on a stage before a painted backdrop of a large tree with hanging aerial roots and a sunset temple scene. A seated figure on a golden circular throne with a red-orange cloth, long dark hair and a rudraksha-style mala, raises a hand in blessing. In the foreground a bald priest in orange-red dhoti and shawl with gold trim holds a tray of lit oil lamps. Seated devotees in red, orange, white and green garments surround them, and a trident stands to the right beside a deity murti adorned with garlands.2014-12-29A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange wrap, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and an ornate gold-toned necklace, sits on a large gilded throne before a painted backdrop of a great banyan tree at dusk. A standing priest with a shaved head, wearing a red-orange and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, holds a tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames toward the throne. Several devotees in white and red garments sit cross-legged on the stage floor holding lit oil lamps and offerings, while a tall silver trident stands beside the throne. Potted palms and gold-trimmed panels frame the scene, consistent with a paada pooja (foot-worship) ritual.2014-12-30A photograph of an evening puja on a stage set with a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree and a sunset sky. A shaven-headed attendant in red-orange robes and rudraksha beads stands at left holding a tall lit multi-tiered brass lamp. Devotees in white and red sit cross-legged on the floor, some holding small brass lamps, and a silver trident stands beside the throne.2014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30December 29 20142014-12-29December 30 20142014-12-30A ceremonial hall scene where a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long hair and a gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne before a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree over water at sunset. Around the raised platform, devotees sit in rows: women in red and cream saris, a girl in white with a long braid, and men and women in white or cream clothing with red-orange shawls. Brass lamps, a trident stand, potted palms and a garlanded deity murti line the sides of the stage.2014-12-29A ceremony on a raised stage in an ornate hall with wooden panelling and a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree beside still water at sunset. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a golden throne with red cushions, a trident standing nearby, and yellow-orange flower garlands below. In front, a bald priest with a sacred thread wears a saffron-orange shawl and stands holding a lit multi-tier oil lamp arrangement. Around him, seated devotees in white and red-bordered saris and white dhotis sit on the floor, some holding lamps and offerings. A woman in a red blouse and white sari kneels nearby. Ornate golden deity murtis with garlands stand at the sides. The scene resembles a paada pooja with aarti.2014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30