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Photo of a ritual on a stage before a deep red curtain. On the left, a figure in an orange-brown robe with red and gold garlands sits on a gilded throne, hands pressed together in greeting, a large floral backdrop behind. In the centre, a priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, bare-chested, holds a lit camphor or oil lamp toward a seated deity murti on the right, which is draped in colourful garlands and wears a golden crown, with a gold parasol above. Two assistants in white and orange stand behind, one with hands folded. Trays of bananas, flowers, coconut and offerings sit on the floor in front, with smoke rising from the lamp.

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April 28 20152015-04-28A 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 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.2015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28A 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.2015-04-28A 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 temple-style ritual photograph in a hall with gold-framed shrine canopies draped in red, blue and green cloth and heavy garlands of yellow and red flowers. At the centre, a standing priest bare-chested in a saffron-yellow cloth and white dhoti raises a long object over a golden-crowned deity murti seated on a red-draped throne. Two other figures in yellow and white attire stand at right, one holding a silver offering bowl. Brass oil lamps, a silver vessel and a kalasha-like pot sit at the base, with a decorated deity figure at left. The setting suggests abhishekam and puja in progress.2015-07-13 +2 copiesA 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.2015-01-09February 02 20162016-02-02May 24 20162016-05-24