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A ceremonial puja on a stage draped with deep red curtains. On the left, a man seated on an ornate gold throne with floral garland and rudraksha-style red beads, hands folded in namaskar, wears saffron-orange dhoti and gold jewellery. On the right, a deity murti seated on a gold palanquin-throne with a golden umbrella overhead, dressed in green and orange silk and adorned with marigold and red flower garlands. In the centre, a man in orange and gold dhoti and bare upper body holds a lit multi-wick aarti lamp toward the murti. Behind them, a young attendant in white dhoti with folded hands and a boy in orange cloth stand watching. Brass vessels, banana bunches, fruit, flowers and a small fire on the left form the offering arrangement.

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April 28 20152015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28A ceremonial stage scene with a deep red velvet backdrop. On the left, a man seated on an ornate gold throne wears an orange-saffron garment, a multicoloured floral garland, a gold necklace, a red-and-gold crown, and holds a ceremonial staff. Center, a priest in an orange-and-gold dhoti holds a fine orange silk cloth while a second attendant in white dhoti and rudraksha mala stands beside him. At right, an attendant in orange raises a smoking incense or lamp toward a golden palanquin where a deity murti is adorned with flower garlands and gold ornaments. Offerings, fruits and a brass vessel sit in front. Mention of a Pattabhishekam-style ritual is not visually confirmed; the scene shows an abhishekam-type ritual with offerings.2015-04-28A ritual scene in a temple-style hall with a deep red curtain behind. On the left, a man seated on a gold throne with a gold-and-red ornate backrest of marigold and multicolour garlands, wearing an orange-brown garment, red beaded mala and gold necklace, palms pressed together in namaskar and a gold crown. Behind him, two attendants stand with hands folded, one in white with an orange shawl, one in orange with a white forehead mark. At right, a deity murti seated on a golden peetha under a gold ornate umbrella, draped in garlands, wearing a green and gold sari. A standing priest in orange and gold dhoti with bare upper body holds a lit oil lamp in aarti toward the murti. Offerings of bananas, fruit and a kalasha sit on trays in the foreground, with a small fire flame at the left edge.2015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28A photograph of a temple worship scene before a gold-framed, ornate arch. Two deity murtis, one bronze-toned and one gilded, are adorned with thick garlands of red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers. A bald priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands at centre, extending his arm to touch a crown or kalasha on the central murti, apparently performing abhishekam or padapuja. To the left, a man in orange clothing holds a silver bowl, and another attendant in a white dhoti and teal cloth stands near the murtis. On the right, an attendant in white with an orange headcloth and a red flower garland stands with palms joined. Red petals are scattered on the floor and a red cloth drapes the platform. Around ten people are visible, though only a few are clearly distinguishable.2015-01-09A photograph of a ceremonial court scene in a red-draped hall. A seated man on a gilded throne with lion-armrest carvings, wearing a maroon turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold ornaments, sits with palms pressed together in greeting. Two silver trident-tipped staffs and a ceremonial mace stand beside the throne. In the foreground, a priest in white dhoti and an ornate green-and-gold headdress holds a lit lamp, and a man in a striped sash and white dhoti stands with flower garlands at a second throne decorated with yellow and white flowers. Devotees are partly visible at the bottom edge.2015-10-18A ceremonial scene on a golden-decorated stage. A seated man in a red-orange turban and rudraksha mala, with a gold-trimmed red robe, sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-form armrests, hands pressed together in prayer with eyes closed. Standing to the left, a young man in an orange-yellow dhoti and bare chest, with a gold armband, holds a lit flame on a silver lamp toward him. A woman in orange sari with folded hands kneels nearby. A silver vessel, orange cup and a vase of purple and yellow flowers sit on a small table. Golden deity figures and a gold ornamental arch frame the background.2015-09-15April 28 20152015-04-28A photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion armrests wears a gold crown, a red-and-gold garland, gold necklaces and a brown-orange dhoti with a gold border. Behind him a tall fabric backdrop is decorated with garlands of yellow, white, green, purple and red flowers. To the right a standing man in saffron-brown robes with a rudraksha mala raises both arms and holds a bundle of red flowers. On the left an elderly bearded man in orange robes sits on a gold chair with a flower garland, and a shaved-headed attendant in orange stands behind him. The stage floor has scattered petals.2015-04-28A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a multicoloured floral backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, green and purple receives puja. The seated figure wears an orange-brown dhoti, a gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, with hands pressed in namaskar and a gold crown-like headpiece. To the right, a priest in orange dhoti and bare chest holds a lit camphor aarti lamp, while an attendant in white dhoti with gold border stands beside him. At left, an elderly sannyasi in saffron robes with a white garland sits on a gold chair with hands joined. Offerings of bananas, fruits, a kalasha and a flame-lit oil lamp sit on the floor in front. The scene is a ritual with aarti and ceremonial offerings.2015-04-28