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Women in saris line up on a row of silver-covered steps or platforms beside brass oil lamps and a garlanded ritual setting, with rose petals scattered on the floor. A woman in a white saree with gold border and marigold garland stands in the centre, hands folded, while a woman in a pink and gold saree and another in orange blouse bend forward in devotion. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands with head bowed near a gold-and-red throne (peetha) decorated with flower garlands. Other men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas stand in the background, and a stage light is on the floor. The scene suggests a darshan or puja setting.

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A temple ritual scene at a decorated altar. In the foreground, several women in saris step forward over a row of silver plates scattered with rose petals. The woman at the front wears an orange-and-pink sari, the next wears a dark pink and maroon sari, and a woman in white and cream sari with gold borders and a floral garland stands centre-right. Behind them, a bare-chested priest in a maroon dhoti with gold trim and armbands stands at the right, facing the altar. The altar is draped in flower garlands, with a gilded throne covered in red cushioning, a brass kalasha-style lamp and oil lamps burning on the left. Other people in white clothes sit in the background.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21Photograph of a ceremonial stage at an outdoor event with a silver-framed throne and ornate silver decor behind. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on the left-centre, while a man with long dark hair and a red-and-maroon robe leans forward to offer something to a young attendant in orange and gold. Other attendants wear white dhotis with gold borders and orange or red garments, and brass and silver puja trays with marigold garlands sit on the striped mat in front. Several people stand in the background near a tall silver standard. Appearance-based cues for the long-haired figure in red are not sufficient to confirm identity, so he is described by role only.2015-09-17October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesDecember 28 20142014-12-28Night ritual in a temple hall before an illuminated shrine with a golden arch, flower garlands and a deity murti, flanked by a banana plant and orange curtains. In the foreground a bald man in a teal striped shirt kneels with white flower garlands, with bundles of incense sticks and offering plates with fruit and oil lamps on the floor. Standing nearby, a man in a white dhoti with a gold border holds a plate, while a man in a red silk garment and rudraksha mala offers an item. Two men in saffron robes with rudraksha malas stand at left, and a man in a white kurta with a white garland stands near the shrine. A woman in a white sari with orange-red garlands and glasses stands at right with her hands together, with another woman in orange at the edge. A ritual such as aarti or puja is in progress.2011-11-06A photograph taken indoors at night of a ritual padapuja. A man in an orange-saffron sash and a cream dhoti bends low and touches his forehead to the bare feet of a standing figure in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas and white markings on the arms. Behind him a woman in a white and orange sari, wearing a marigold garland, watches. Seated devotees in orange and white line the room, and smoke rises from a fire pit at the left edge. A yellow cushion sits on the floor before the feet. The walls are pale yellow, with a doorway and white curtain at right.2012-07-09October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesDecember 22 20162016-12-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial padapuja-style scene in a decorated hall with white and pink pillars and yellow and orange flower arrangements. A woman in a rust-orange sari and a tall orange turban, garlanded with multicoloured flowers and wearing a rudraksha mala, stands in the centre. A bald priest in orange robes, bare-footed, bends forward holding a brass plate. A woman in a deep red sari bows with her head to the floor on an orange cloth, decorated with white and pink flower garlands. Other women in red, maroon and purple saris and garlands stand around, and a man in a green shawl and white dhoti watches at right. A girl in a pink dress and a gold tiara stands at left beside a golden lion figure. Several people are visible in the scene.2013-09-16