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Two men stand close together in a gold-and-red temple setting during a ritual. On the left, a young boy in an orange saffron robe with a dark beaded necklace and white tilak on his forehead holds a yellow cloth bundle with both hands. On the right, an adult man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a gold-and-white turban wears a white garland with red flower accents and a red-and-white flower chain, and has white markings on his forehead and arms. Ornate gold carvings, a red velvet cushioned seat, a metal lamp stand and a green drape frame the scene. The adult man's hand rests on the yellow bundle as the boy offers it.

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May 12 20132013-05-12A photograph of a temple ritual. A young shaven-headed man in an orange saffron robe with a red border and a dark rudraksha-style necklace offers a small yellow cloth bundle with both hands to an older man in a white dhoti and shawl with a cream turban, white tilak marks and a beaded armband, who stands in front of a golden throne-like shrine. Both have white and orange garlands. Behind them stand a white-clad priest with a golden turban and a golden deity murti in the background with marigold and red flower garlands, and a magenta drape. Gold ornamental detailing frames the scene.2013-05-12A photograph of a ritual at a gilded shrine. A young boy in an orange sannyasi-style wrap, with a rudraksha mala at his neck and a vibhuti-marked forehead, bends forward and handles a bundle of yellow cloth tied with an orange thread. Beside him stands an older man in white ceremonial dhoti and shawl, wearing a white-and-gold crown, a garland of white flowers and red roses, and bangles, with his arm marked with white ash. His hands hold a yellow bundle. Behind them are ornate gold carved panels, a red cushioned seat, green drapery and a bright floral backdrop, with orange and red flower garlands in the foreground.2013-05-12May 12 20132013-05-12May 12 20132013-05-12A temple ritual on a golden pedestal before colourful painted shrine arches. A young shaven-headed boy in orange robes and a white forehead band stands at left, hands extended toward the altar. A man in a white dhoti and shawl, with a white turban, multiple garlands and a white forehead band, holds a yellow offering and stands centre. Two gilded deity murti on the right are garlanded with white and red flowers; one wears an orange crown-like headdress. Partial heads of seated devotees appear at the bottom edge. Bright blue, green and magenta drapery frames the scene.2013-05-12Photo 11699122January 01 20122012-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial pada puja in a temple-style hall. A long-haired man in orange-saffron robes and a multi-coloured flower garland sits on a gold-trimmed throne with a red cushion, smiling and holding his palms together in greeting. Before him, a shaven-headed priest in saffron dhoti and shawl with white ritual markings on his chest and arms stands with palms joined, facing the seated figure. Other men in white and yellow stand to the side, one in a beige shirt also with folded hands. Behind them is a backdrop of a deity murti draped in garlands, with trays of fruit and flowers placed at the foot of the throne.2010-09-18May 11 20142014-05-11July 03 20122012-07-03December 23 20102010-12-23