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A night-time ritual on a gilded throne with a large golden hooded-cobra canopy and lion-figure armrests. A seated man in a dark maroon-brown robe, a black and gold turban-style cap, and a long multicolour marigold garland holds up a green leafy sprig while a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a maroon-and-green sash pours liquid from a coconut-shaped vessel. A second attendant in a white dhoti with gold border holds a silver tray of white and orange flowers. Hanging pink and orange decorations and a red-and-white lantern fill the top of the frame.

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A ceremonial abhishekam-style rite in a decorated hall under striped ceiling fabric and hanging pink and orange ornaments. A seated man in orange-brown robes, wearing a dark turban with a round silver emblem, a multicoloured garland of yellow, white, red and purple flowers, and bangles, sits on an elaborate gold throne with a cobra-hood backrest and a sunburst canopy, flanked by gold lion figures. He holds a green leaf toward a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a red-and-green cloth over his shoulder, who holds a silver pot. Another attendant in a white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth holds a silver tray of white and orange flowers. Devotees are partly visible at the lower left. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of a turban, ornate robes and garlands, but identity is uncertain from the image alone.2016-12-12A ceremonial scene on an ornate gold throne with a large gilded hooded-serpent canopy and golden lion figures at the base. A seated man in a dark maroon-brown robe and dark turban-style headwear, wearing a multi-coloured garland of white, yellow, red and purple flowers and gold bangles, is being attended. A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a maroon-and-green cloth over his shoulder sprinkles or pours water from a silver vessel with a leaf onto the seated man. Another attendant in white and a yellow-bordered cloth holds a flower tray at left. Overhead hang pink and purple decorative tassels. Seated figure's role is presiding guru, appearance-based candidate uncertain. Devotees are visible at the lower edge.2016-12-12A photograph of a ceremonial puja in a temple-style hall with red drapes and a gold throne. A seated man wears a rust-brown turban and brown robe with an ornate gold necklace and a rudraksha-style gold pendant; he holds green leaves in one raised hand. Standing beside him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a lavender shawl pours liquid from a clay vessel, and an attendant holds a tray. Behind the throne stands a gold deity murti with a crown and a trident, with yellow kalasha-style decorations, potted plants and oil lamps nearby. A probable Swamiji appearance with rust-brown turban, brown robe and ornate gold necklace is seated on the throne during abhishekam-style offering.2017-02-22A ceremonial abhishekam-style ritual on a golden peetha throne backed by a golden arch and red curtains. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a purple-and-gold turban pours liquid from a white vessel while standing at the left. Seated on a red-cushioned gold throne at right, a bearded man wears a maroon turban with gold ornament, a maroon robe, layered gold necklaces and a gold pendant, and raises a sprig of green leaves. A golden trident stands at upper left, a small deity murti with flower garlands sits on the throne back, and brass lamps and a kalasha are placed around the stage.2017-02-22Outdoor ceremony at a temple. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a colourful turban and rudraksha-style beaded necklace holds a woven coconut basket containing rice, while another man in a red-brown turban and bangles raises a green leaf over it. The seated man wears a gold-band headdress, a large mandala-style brooch, and a thick garland of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers. A gilded throne with ornate carvings stands behind, and a gold ritual vessel sits in the foreground. Devotees watch from behind. Several people are visible in the crowd.2016-12-12A ceremonial puja at a hall with paper lanterns and hanging decorations overhead. Three bare-chested priests in white dhotis stand in front of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a sunburst backrest. The seated figure wears a rust-orange robe, a matching orange and pink turban, a flower garland of white, yellow and purple blooms, and gold bangles, and holds a green leaf bundle while being offered ritual items. One priest holds a silver tray with flowers and fruit, another holds a silver vessel and a sprig of leaves. Seated devotees in white clothes fill the floor below, with flower-decorated offerings in the foreground.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A ceremonial puja under a decorated tent with hanging paper lanterns in pink, green and orange. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, a red-and-gold turban, gold armband, beaded necklaces and a flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved cobra-hooded canopy. Two bare-chested priests in white dhotis with orange borders stand before him: one holds a silver tray of white and red flowers, the other pours or sprinkles from a silver vessel while a third priest, in a white dhoti with a red-and-green sash, extends a green leaf toward the seated man. Seated devotees in white clothes with white and orange shawls fill the foreground, many with hands folded. Marigold petals and fruit lie on the colourful striped mat. A mandap with a deity murti is visible in the background.2016-12-12A photograph of a ceremonial puja in a temple-style hall with red draped walls and a gold-carved throne. A seated man in a maroon-brown robe, gold multi-strand necklace and a brown turban with gold ornaments sits on a red cushioned throne with his right arm extended. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and a purple head cloth stands at left holding a white vessel and a bundle of green leaves, pouring or sprinkling water toward the seated man. Behind them is a gold deity murti in a red and gold turban and a trident hangs at upper left, with brass lamps and potted plants at the sides.2017-02-22September 05 20172017-09-05 +3 copiesFebruary 20 20162016-02-20 +1 copiesFebruary 20 20162016-02-20