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A worship setup on a silver-embossed tray draped with a leopard-print cloth. A person in saffron-orange robes pours liquid from a small gold vessel into a stainless steel bowl, with a conch shell beside it. Two smooth grey stones rest in gold plates, and a brass bell, brass oil lamp, small brass cups and a brass pot surround the bowl. The scene suggests abhishekam worship. Only the seated figure's lap and hand are visible, and no faces are shown.

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May 20 20132013-05-20 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a forehead tilak and a white-marked arm, lifts a brass oil lamp with a flickering flame over a decorated deity murti. The murti is draped in orange and white flowers with a red rose at its base, set on a gold-edged tray. A second person in orange sari-style robes stands at right with hands joined, and brass kalasha pots sit on a stone ledge behind them. a person by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha-bead necklace, with role of officiant performing aarti.2010-07-21September 07 20172017-09-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes seated cross-legged on a carved wooden chair with a leopard-print cushion, performing a ritual at a raised altar. He wears a gold necklace and a gold bangle and reaches toward a white bowl and small brass vessels on a stone ledge. Behind him stands a golden deity murti of an animal form, draped in colourful garlands and jewelled ornaments, beside brass oil lamps, a lit flame and a vase of yellow and orange flowers. A microphone stands at his left, and a red and white striped wall frames the scene. The image is dominated by warm orange and gold tones.2010-11-09August 30 20172017-08-30 +1 copiesNovember 12 20152015-11-12 +1 copiesOutdoor evening homa at an open-air ceremony. In the lower right a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti sits before a flaming fire pit with yellow marigold garlands and offerings beside him. Around the fire, women devotees stand and make offerings: a woman in a red embroidered outfit with a red shawl extends her hand toward the fire, a woman in white with an orange shawl and forehead band holds an offering, and a woman in black with a blue scarf stands nearby. A woman in pink and a woman in white with an orange forehead mark stand behind them, and a banana plant and a dark deity murti stand in the background.2016-12-02A man seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne-like sofa with red velvet cushions, smiling with eyes closed while a microphone stand is positioned near his face. He wears a dark turban, a saffron-red robe draped over the shoulders, multiple layers of rudraksha malas and a gold pendant necklace. His hands are clasped in his lap, and a white cup sits on a small silver side table beside him. A large blue-lit backdrop with a dramatic swirling graphic fills the background. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears a turban, saffron-red robes, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold pendant, with the page noting his presence at this event.2018-04-16December 28 20112011-12-28May 24 20172017-05-24Close photograph of a pair of bare feet resting in an ornate gold-coloured ceremonial tray embossed with floral and paisley-like patterns. Several coins are placed on the feet and toes, and yellow petals and white flowers surround the tray. An elderly person's hands, one wrapped in a cream and gold-bordered cloth, hover over the feet. The scene suggests a padapuja ritual, with the feet being honoured.2010-01-01A seated man in an orange saffron robe over a red undershirt, with a red tilak on his forehead and swept-back dark hair, holds a young boy's neck with both hands in a blessing gesture. The boy wears a grey-and-white striped short-sleeved shirt and faces away from the camera. Behind them an ornate gold-framed backdrop shows a gilded deity murti, with red and yellow flower garlands and white flowers arranged at the lower left. A red tiger-stripe cushion and a red throne-like seat appear at the right, and a second person's hand is visible at the far left.2008-10-12