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A wide indoor hall photo of a temple-style altar stage with a blue backdrop and gold-trimmed arches holding deity murtis dressed in garlands. Seated devotees on mats in front of the altar, some in white and red saris, a man in a white shirt and a man in a purple shirt, and a standing priest in orange robes at right performs puja near brass offering plates, a kalasha and fruit. At left a figure in orange robe with a rudraksha-style mala sits on a golden peetha throne, a person candidate seen from the side with the upper body partly visible. White drapery and ceiling fans overhead.

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May 12 20132013-05-12A photograph of an indoor ritual stage in a hall with a white tarpaulin ceiling and ceiling fans. A blue backdrop framed by a golden arch and multiple decorated niches holds several deity murti, including a central figure in a red-draped golden shrine, with flower garlands. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in a saffron/orange robe sits cross-legged on the stage near brass bowls and offerings. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, and women in orange, red, blue and saffron saris, sit on the floor with flower garlands, while a standing woman in orange clothing stands at the left edge and a man in a white turban and garland stands at right. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam in progress. No printed names are visible. One man in a saffron robe is seated near the centre, but his appearance does not clearly establish any identity.2013-05-12May 12 20132013-05-12A staged temple-style tableau in a hall with a raised platform and gold-trimmed backdrop of red drapes. On the left, a gilded throne-like seat holds a seated male figure with long dark hair and a garland, appearing to be a statue or lifelike figure; a fan-shaped element is nearby. At centre, a gold-framed shrine holds a deity murti. On the right, two ornately decorated figures sit on a white-draped bed or seat beneath a gold canopy, one adorned with a crown and garlands, with a peacock-like figure beside them. Several orange-robed people sit on the floor in front of the platform, some seated in a line near a brass railing, performing a ceremony with lamps and offerings. Stage lights hang from the ceiling.2017-05-05April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesEvening ceremony under a white tent with yellow draped canopy and marigold garlands. Central stage holds ornately decorated deity murti with flower garlands, flanked by decorated arched shrines. Priests in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees sit on red carpet before the stage, performing puja with incense smoke rising. Seated audience in saffron, pink and white clothing fills the foreground, some on plastic chairs. Camera operators on tripods film the ritual at right and left. Yellow-orange ornamented umbrella and kalasha-like objects frame the stage. Visible people number roughly thirty.2016-12-19May 12 20132013-05-12April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple-style hall during a ritual. A shaved-headed priest in white stands at the centre near a golden altar holding a deity murti and a decorated peetha, with garlands on figures. Nearby, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and rudraksha mala pours or offers at a small fire pit while seated devotees in red, orange, blue and saffron saris watch. Teal wall with ornate gold and pink arches frames the altar. Bright ceiling lights, fans and a small amber lamp flicker near the floor offerings. A man in white kurta stands at left.2013-05-12A photograph of a temple-style stage set for a ritual, with three ornate golden thrones or peethas decorated with marigold and multicolored garlands in front of a red-draped backdrop. Deity murtis or statues stand on the thrones, one dressed in white with gold ornaments, others in colourful silks. In the foreground, brass lamps and silver kalasha-style vessels stand among flower offerings and fruit trays. On the left, a man in a saffron-orange shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a red and gold seat, while a priest in white dhoti and shawl stands near the centre. A woman in an orange sari kneels at the lower left edge, and further people in white and orange clothing stand at the right edge.2013-07-18A photograph of a ceremonial stage set with a large golden throne at centre, draped in red cushions and topped by a yellow canopy. Garlands of flowers decorate the throne and surrounding deity murtis, and a backdrop shows a temple architecture print. In front, devotees in white and cream clothes sit on mats, some in orange, including a woman in white and green-bordered garments, with brass oil lamps and offering plates on the floor. Gold thrones with garlands and deity murtis flank the stage, and a microphone stands at left beside a seated man in orange and white. The scene is a satsang or puja setting.2010-11-22