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A photograph of a temple-style ritual on a raised stage with a dark red velvet backdrop. In the centre, a man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl kneels behind silver puja vessels, plates of fruit and flowers, and a silver lid, with smoke rising beside him. To the left, a man in a white dhoti with a bare upper body, sacred white markings and a rudraksha-style necklace sits cross-legged. Behind them, a man in a maroon and gold turban and robe sits on a golden throne. On the right, a gilded arched canopy frames a deity murti pair and two figures seated on a decorated golden platform, all draped with marigold and multicoloured garlands. A golden parasol stands behind a green-and-orange decorated figure. A yellow-cloth-wrapped bunch of bananas sits on a tray.

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April 28 20152015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28A ritual homa or fire ceremony in a hall with white walls and a red curtain. Three seated deity murtis with garlands of orange, red and white flowers sit on golden thrones at left and centre. In the foreground, a bald priest in a saffron-orange dhoti sits cross-legged before a brick fire pit with a flame and tall smoke, with banana leaves, fruits, marigold garlands, bowls of flowers and brass vessels around him. Two standing priests in white dhotis with gold borders and orange turbans, one with a garland, perform offerings at right; a cameraman with a tripod films the scene.2015-01-09April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 28 20152015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28A temple-style hall with red carpet and maroon velvet drapes shows a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests, wearing a pink and white garland and saffron cloth, with his hand resting on the armrest. Probable Swamiji is seated at left; the cues are a long swept-back hair style, a pink-and-white garland and saffron clothing. Centre stage, a large deity murti is draped in red and orange cloth, adorned with white garlands, a gold-trimmed crown-like headdress and a yellow-and-purple garland, with two smaller deity murtis flanking it. At right, a priest in saffron dhoti and shawl holds a lit aarti lamp toward the deities. A painted pillar backdrop and gold-toned ritual lamps complete the setting, indicating a puja.2014-09-24April 30 20152015-04-30April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesPhoto of a temple-style ritual on a stage with a dark patterned floor. A golden throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands is at right, occupied by a seated figure in a maroon-and-gold robe, a turban, gold necklaces and a red-and-white beaded mala. A younger man in a maroon dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands before it holding a metal bowl, while an attendant in an orange-and-gold sari stands beside the throne. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti kneels at a low table set with brass vessels, bananas, coconuts, fruit, flower petals and a kalasha, with an oil lamp burning at left. Behind them, robed attendants and drummers sit near a drum on the floor.2015-04-28A ritual worship scene on a stage with a deep maroon drape. On the right, a deity murti is seated on a gold throne-like seat decorated with multicoloured garlands and dressed in a green sari-style garment. In the centre, a man wearing an orange-brown dhoti and a red rudraksha-style mala sits on a golden throne with lion motifs, his head wrapped in a turban and a gold necklace visible. Before the deity, a man in an orange-brown dhoti with white tilak marks on his arms kneels and performs a puja, with incense smoke rising. Near them, a man in white robes with white marks on his body and a rudraksha mala sits on the floor, and a young boy in orange cloth sits on the left. Brass plates with offerings, fruit, flowers, a kalasha-style vessel and a lit oil lamp sit on the floor in front. A small fan is visible at the left edge.2015-04-28