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Night photograph of a ceremonial puja beside water. A priest in a red dhoti and shawl, with a gold-bead necklace and a shaved head, holds a brass aarti lamp with a flame toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange robe, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, and has palms pressed together in namaskar. The throne is framed by a large arch of yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands with a peacock motif, and flower garlands spread across the platform. A second attendant in white and orange stands at left. Stairs and building lights are visible in the background.

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December 22 20112011-12-22Night ceremony beside a water tank with steps. A priest in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a lit aarti lamp toward a seated figure on a gold-framed red throne, under a floral arch of yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands with a white swan-like emblem. The seated person wears orange robes and a hooded orange shawl, hands folded in prayer. Two people in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water, and rose petals and flower garlands line the platform. Possible a person cues: the seated figure wears orange ornate clothing and sits on a throne, but the face is not clearly visible, so identity is uncertain.2011-12-22Night photo of a floating platform on dark water, decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, pink and white flowers. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair sits on a red-cushioned ornate throne with hands pressed together in namaste; a multicoloured tasselled canopy stands above. a person: long swept-back hair and saffron robe, with the throne and namaste posture, though the figure is partly distant. A priest in orange dhoti and gold necklace stands at left holding a lit lamp, emitting smoke. A child in white stands in the water at left. Another person in white kneels at the platform's front edge beside silver vessels and flowers. Concrete stairs and bright white light tubes frame the scene.2011-03-03 +1 copiesNight photo of a ceremonial worship on an illuminated stage decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and purple flowers and an arched floral backdrop with a white bird emblem. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-framed throne with a red cushion. A shaven-headed priest in a red-orange cloth with a gold chain stands at left, holding a flaming oil lamp toward the seated figure, with brass vessels and a small tray in front. Flower petals and marigolds cover the floor, and white tube lights frame the scene. a person candidate appearance is uncertain given the distance and orange robes, so the seated figure is described by role only.2011-12-22Night outdoor ritual at the water's edge beside a stone staircase. A bare-chested priest in orange-red dhoti and wrap, with a gold chain and bangles, holds a lit lamp with a flame toward a seated figure. The seated figure sits on a red-cushioned ornate throne decorated with garlands of orange marigolds, yellow and pink flowers, and a red-and-yellow floral arch. The seated figure wears a red-orange shawl, a red turban with gold ornament, green silk trousers, and has hands joined in prayer. Bright white tube lights frame the scene. A puja-style aarti is being performed.2011-12-23December 22 20112011-12-22Night outdoor ritual at a water-side stage decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned gilded throne under an arch of yellow, white and multicoloured flowers, hands joined in front of the chest. Standing at left, a figure in orange clothing holds a flaming lamp and wafts smoke, performing aarti. Two onlookers stand in the foreground, one in orange robes and one in a light wrap at right. Floral strands drape the low platform and the throne steps.2011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22December 23 20112011-12-23Night photograph of a temple water-platform ceremony. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a beaded mala necklace sits on an ornate gilded throne decorated with marigold garlands in yellow, orange, purple and white. A shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with gold necklace and bangles, standing at the lower left, holds a metal vessel and waves a lit oil lamp toward the throne. Another attendant in orange cloth stands behind near metal stair railings, and a small garlanded kalasha sits on a low platform in front. Ornate festoons of coloured cloth hang above, with lights visible in the background. The pictured figure's identity is not established from appearance.2011-07-16Night scene at a riverside ghat with stone steps and a metal staircase rising behind. On a decorated raised platform draped in orange cloth, a seated figure in an orange robe sits on a red throne-like seat with gold trim, hands pressed together in namaskar, under a small multicoloured canopy with tassels. The platform and throne are wrapped in marigold and multicoloured garlands. At the left edge a shaven-headed priest in an orange dhoti holds a lit flame over a plate. Nearby a man in white kneels at the water's edge, and a figure in white crouches at the bottom of the frame beside brass vessels and flowers. Bright white lights illuminate the platform, and steam or smoke rises from the lamp.2011-03-03 +1 copiesDecember 30 20102010-12-30