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A photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam-style blessing in a hotel-style hall. A seated figure in a rich red and maroon embroidered garment with a gold pendant and beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy. Two priests in white dhotis with gold borders and red turbans stand on either side, one leaning forward to place his hands on the seated figure's head. The priest on the left wears a garland of white flowers, and the priest on the right wears a garland and a gold-bordered white cloth over his shoulder. Seated devotees in the foreground, some in garlands and saffron-toned attire, watch the ritual, and a few other people are visible at the edges.

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May 10 20142014-05-10Two priests in white dhotis with gold borders and red turbans stand bent forward, one pouring or offering from a silver vessel and the other holding a garland, over a seated figure on a gold-and-red throne with a golden canopy. The seated figure wears deep red robes and garlands. Seated devotees in ornate and white clothing watch from the sides of a hall with lit ceiling lights and purple patterned wall panels. The ritual appears to be a padapuja or abhishekam-style offering.2014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10Photograph from a seated ceremony in a hall with white marble floor. A figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, seen from behind and partly in profile, with bangles and a gold necklace visible. Nearby, a bald man in white dhoti and shirt with a red rudraksha mala bows with hands pressed together, and several devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand or sit on mats in the background. A gold-framed mirror edge is at left.2015-09-05Two priests in white dhotis and draped white shawls, one with a red turban and the other with a red-and-gold headpiece, stand either side of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a canopy umbrella. The seated figure wears a red-brown embroidered robe and gold necklace and is bare-footed. The priest on the left wears a red-orange cloth over his shoulder, and both wear floral garlands; the priest on the right has a red armband and gold-bordered white dhoti. They hold the seated figure's hands in a ceremonial gesture. Seated devotees in the foreground, some with hands in anjali, wear garlands and saris, and the hall has recessed ceiling lights and purple patterned wall panels.2014-05-10July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a ceremonial reception on a stage with a large golden throne backed by pink lotus petals and a golden crescent. A seated figure in a rust-red robe and matching red turban sits on the throne, wearing a white and orange flower garland, with bare feet resting on a pink flower offering. Standing to the left, several people in saffron-orange shawls and white dhotis bow or stand, one bending low with hands together; one holds a bunch of marigold garlands. On the right, a bare-chested attendant in a rust cloth holds a ceremonial trident and a brass tray. Dark blue draped tent fabric forms the backdrop. A possible identity cue for the seated figure is the red turban and ceremonial garlands, but the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm the candidate.2014-05-21March 11 20172017-03-11May 27 20152015-05-27November 10 20152015-11-10Photograph of a stage ceremony in which a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a woven basket of offerings while another in white dhoti and shawl stands beside a golden trident. A bearded man in saffron-coloured robes and a gold ornate crown sits on a red and gold throne draped with a striped tiger skin, wearing heavy gold necklaces and bangles and receiving long garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Behind him a large floral backdrop of red, yellow, green and white garlands frames the throne. A microphone stands at the right edge. Two women in saris are partly visible at the left.2016-12-23A photograph of an abhishekam being performed before a deity murti decorated with dense garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. A woman in a rudraksha headband and rudraksha mala, wearing gold bangles and a dark red-and-gold garment, pours water from a vessel over the murti, which is dressed with a red cloth. A shaved-headed man in an orange-red garment and rudraksha beads holds a silver vessel beside her, and a second shaved-headed man in white stands at the left edge. Water streams down onto the stone base as the flower-draped deity glows in warm lamplight.2015-02-17 +1 copies