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A temple ritual scene with a standing priest in a red-orange turban, red-orange dhoti and a long red flower garland, gesturing toward an altar draped in marigold garlands and colourful cloth. Behind him is a golden throne with red cushions and a gold canopy. Two young children in white dhotis kneel in the foreground near a brass oil lamp, a painted lion figure and a small Ganesha-like figure. Two men in red-orange robes stand at right, one with folded hands. Rose petals cover the floor and a brass trident stands nearby. The priest's face is not clearly visible.

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October 21 20152015-10-21A photograph of a ritual scene in a decorated temple hall. A man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, with a long rudraksha-style mala of red and white flowers and a gold pendant, stands centre and holds a small silver bowl. Beside him, a shaven-headed priest in a red-brown dhoti and a second man with folded hands stand near a tall silver staff topped with a trident. Two young children in white garments sit on the floor in front of him. A brass oil lamp burns in the foreground. Behind them is a golden throne-like seat with red cushions, a floral garland arch, and a silver parasol. To the left stand a colourful painted pedestal, a golden lion figure, and a small white-bearded figurine. a person wearing a turban and orange-saffron robes, with a red mala and gold pendant, in a ritual with children.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesFour people sit and stand before a richly decorated deity murti draped with yellow and red flower garlands, with a silver crown-like adornment at its head. A man in a red-orange turban, red garland and gold pendant necklace stands centre right, sprinkling red petals with his raised right hand. Beside him a bald man in a maroon and gold-bordered dhoti holds a silver bowl. Three young boys sit in front: the left boy wears a white dhoti and white flower garlands, the middle boy wears orange-gold cloth, and the right boy wears white with red-white garlands. A bald priest in maroon with gold-bordered cloth stands at left facing the deity. Floor is strewn with petals, and a brass pot and tray sit at lower left.2015-10-21 +1 copiesA photo of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms, wearing a red-orange turban, a red and green garland, a gold necklace and a red cloth. Two people sit at his feet facing him: one in white with a gold border and dark wavy hair, the other in orange with a gold-trimmed shawl. A young girl in white with a gold border stands at the right beside a brass lamp stand and offerings of fruit, sweets and packets. Red velvet drapes and gold carvings frame the scene. The man appears to be a person seated on the throne receiving the seated devotees. Four people are visible.2015-11-10April 30 20152015-04-30October 01 20172017-10-01A photograph of a stage event with ornate gold and red decor. A bald man in orange robes with a long white-and-gold beaded necklace and rudraksha-style mala stands centre-left. On the right, a figure in a red-orange turban and saffron robes raises a hand toward a seated person, and a golden lion-head ornament is in the foreground. On the left, a man in a white dhoti-style outfit and orange shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, and another man in white with a red-orange striped shawl stands beside him. A marigold garland hangs in the background and a tray of flowers sits below.2015-09-12October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesJuly 17 20152015-07-17October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copies