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A man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl with a gold ornamental necklace, a rudraksha-style mala and a flower garland stands at left beside a red-and-gold throne-like chair, smiling and gesturing toward a decorated altar. On the altar stand three deity murtis: a small figure in a red-brown cloth, and two larger figures in silver crowns and jewelled garments, all wreathed with yellow, red and white flower garlands. In the foreground are brass vessels, kalashas, flower arrangements of white and pink blooms, and sticks of incense on a purple cloth. The wall is tiled in warm beige and a ceiling fan is visible. The scene suggests a prana prathista ceremony at an ashram altar.

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A priest in a rust-red dhoti and gold-toned shawl stands with hands folded at a garlanded shrine, a long red-and-white flower garland draped over his shoulders. Three sculpted deity murtis stand on a dark blue draped platform, banked with yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine garlands. The central figure wears a silver crown and an ornate silver-and-gold garment, the left figure wears a rust-coloured cloth and a red turban, and the right figure wears a purple garment with a silver crown. Flower offerings, leaf-wrapped bundles and a brass vessel lie in front of the platform. Behind the priest, another person in saffron robes stands near a gilded throne with a red velvet back. Ceremony appears to be an abhishekam or puja to the murtis.2014-06-28 +1 copiesJune 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesA standing man in a reddish-brown dhoti with gold border and a long multi-strand garland of red and orange flowers stands at left, hands raised in greeting, wearing a large gold pendant necklace and rudraksha-style beads. Behind him on a purple-draped platform stand three ornately decorated deity murti figures framed by arches of yellow, red and white flower garlands, with a crowned central figure. Flower garlands, flower heaps and decorated silver-and-gold items sit on the platform in front, next to a red cushioned chair at far left.2014-06-28 +1 copiesIndoor shrine at a temple-style ashram room with a tiled wall. A man in a rust-brown dhoti-style garment and a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, wearing a rudraksha-style garland, stands at left with his right hand raised in blessing. Behind him, three deity murti figures stand on a decorated platform framed by yellow marigold and red rose garlands; the central figure wears a crown and jewelled ornaments, and the figures at either side wear crowns and rich garments. Fresh white, pink and red flower garlands and petals lie in front, with two seated figures in floral and jewelled dress at the base. Gold staff and a red-upholstered chair appear at the edges.2014-06-28June 28 20142014-06-28 +2 copiesA standing man in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl with orange-gold borders stands at left beside a shrine, wearing a long garland of red and pink flowers, a gold pendant necklace and a gold chain, smiling with raised hand. Behind him three decorated murtis stand on a purple cloth-covered altar framed by yellow and red marigold garlands: a central figure in a tall crown with white garland, flanked by two figures in ornate jewelled costumes and red-and-gold attire. Offering trays, flower-decorated kalasha pots and floral heaps lie in front. Walls are tiled in ochre, and a dark ornate chair stands at the edge. The setting suggests a prana prathishta or puja at a temple shrine.2014-06-28A photograph inside a temple-style room showing three ornately decorated deity murtis on a purple draped altar, framed by garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. The central figure wears a tall crown and silver-gold ornaments, flanked by two figures in gold jewellery and rust-red garments. In the foreground, flower-garlanded offerings sit on the altar base with pink petals scattered. On the left, a standing person in a rust-red sari and a white-and-pink flower garland, hands joined in prayer, faces the altar beside an ornate gold-and-red chair. The scene appears to be a puja or prana prathishta ceremony.2014-06-28June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesA man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl with a yellow-gold border stands at left, palms pressed together in greeting, wearing a large gold pendant necklace, a gold chain, bangles and a red-and-yellow flower garland. Behind him on a raised platform, three deity murti are decorated with yellow, orange and red marigold garlands, white jasmine strands and pink flowers. The central murti wears a tall crown and jewelled ornaments; the murti to the left wears a red headcloth and layered gold necklaces, and the murti to the right wears a tall crown and a deep blue embroidered garment. Floral garlands and offerings are arranged in front of the platform, with pink petals scattered. Tiled walls and a gold-coloured stand appear in the background.2014-06-28 +1 copiesA temple-style ritual in a yellow-walled room. On the left, a bare-shouldered priest in a maroon dhoti with a long garland and gold armlets presses his palms together in front of a lit oil-lamp aarti held up by a second priest in maroon with a rudraksha mala. A cameraperson in orange stands behind them. On a blue-draped altar on the right are three decorated murtis: a central deity in silver ornaments and a crown, and a figure in purple and gold with a crown, flanked by a standing figure in a rust-coloured wrap and jewelled necklaces. All are garlanded with yellow, red and white flowers, and flower offerings and a brass vessel lie in the foreground.2014-06-28Interior temple shrine room with yellow walls and a gold-framed red velvet throne-style chair at left. At left, a person in a maroon and gold dhoti-style garment with a long flower garland and gold bangles stands facing the shrine. In the centre, a bare-chested priest in a rust-coloured cloth stands at a table pouring water from a kalasha-style vessel during abhishekam. Behind the priest, three metal deity murtis are decorated with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and sparkling ornaments; the central deity wears a tall crown. A purple-draped table holds flower offerings, a brass lamp, pots and a tray, with scattered petals on the floor. A cameraman in orange clothing is visible in the background.2014-06-28June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copies