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A photograph of a Hindu ritual in an indoor hall. A bare-chested man with a shaved head, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti, a rudraksha mala and sandalwood marks, sits on the floor in front of a small brass lamp and offering trays, gesturing with one hand near a flame. A boy in orange clothes with an orange turban sits cross-legged beside him with folded hands. Behind them, a seated figure in orange and a red-orange turban holds a staff on an ornate golden throne draped with flower garlands. To the right, a deity murti adorned with white flower garlands, jewelled ornaments and a green silk cloth stands on a pink-draped altar.

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A ritual puja in front of a gilded shrine holding a decorated deity murti adorned with white and orange garlands, jewelled ornaments and a green silk cloth on a pink draped platform. In the foreground a man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and a sandalwood mark on his bare chest, sits cross-legged before a small lit oil lamp and a brass plate of flowers, holding a ritual item to his face. Beside him a young boy in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded. Behind them on a red and gold throne decorated with multicoloured floral garlands sits another person in orange robes holding a golden staff, with a brass kalasha and offerings on the lower right. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja setting.2015-04-30A photograph of a temple-style ritual at a Meenakshi Tirukalyanam event. In the centre, a seated priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with a dark rudraksha mala adjusts his hair while sitting before a small oil lamp burning on a yellow-draped floor. Beside him, a young attendant in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban sits holding a bowl of flowers and a lamp. Behind them, a gold-framed shrine holds a deity murti decorated with white garlands and multicoloured flower strands. On the left, a figure in red and saffron sits on an ornate red and gold throne draped in flower garlands, holding a staff. Brass vessels, a kalasha and flower petals are placed on the floor.2015-04-30April 30 20152015-04-30A ritual homa at a temple-style hall. A bald priest in a reddish-brown dhoti and a brown shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and round glasses, sits on the floor pouring an offering from a silver ladle into a bright fire pit lined with yellow-ochre bricks. Beside him sits a young boy in an orange dhoti and saffron head wrap with a rudraksha mala, seated cross-legged with his hands resting on his knees, near a brass bowl and a basket of petals. Behind them a figure in orange and saffron sits on a red and gold throne draped with marigold garlands. A gold shrine arch frames a decorated deity murti with a crown and garlands on a pink cloth, with a lit oil lamp at the side.2015-04-30April 30 20152015-04-30A photograph of a temple ritual before an ornate deity murti of Meenakshi, adorned with white and multicolored flower garlands, jewelled crown and gold ornaments, seated on a pink draped platform beneath a gold canopy. In the foreground a man in a rust-red dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and a rudraksha mala holds a lit oil lamp aloft during aarti, while a young assistant in orange and gold robes with a saffron turban sits with palms joined in namaskar. Another attendant in an orange turban holds a lamp nearby, and a second figure in orange robes sits behind with a garland on a flower-decorated seat. Brass vessels, a bowl of flowers and a yellow-tiled platform occupy the lower foreground. A possible candidate with shaved head and bare shoulders is present but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity; no printed name appears in the scene.2015-04-30April 30 20152015-04-30A ceremonial stage scene in a hall with dark red velvet drapes. A priest in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on the floor before a yellow-tinted brick-like kund, tending a small flame with a ladle beside a brass bowl. Two attendants in orange, one wearing an orange turban, sit nearby. Behind them, an ornate gilded throne holds a garlanded deity murti flanked by flower garlands. On the right, a man in red dhoti, wearing a white shawl with a floral garland and gold armlets, sits near a gilded seat, while a figure in an orange turban and robes sits on a large gold-and-red decorated throne at the left. Marigold garlands decorate the seats and stage.2015-04-30A ritual fire ceremony (homa) in progress on a stage draped with dark red curtains. In the foreground, a square yellow-stained brick fire pit burns with flames, with a brass vessel, oil lamp and offering plates nearby. Seated on the floor behind it, a man in an orange-brown dhoti with rudraksha beads and a bare upper body performs the ritual, while a younger attendant in orange sits to the left with hands folded. To the right, a man in a red dhoti with a white shawl and white floral garland sits holding beads. Behind them stand a golden-framed throne and a decorated deity murti dressed in green and orange garlanded with flowers, and a second ornate throne with garlands sits on the far right. Smoke rises through the scene.2015-04-30A photograph of a ritual ceremony in a hall with maroon drapes. In the foreground, a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti with rudraksha beads sits behind a fire pit built of yellow turmeric-coloured blocks, with a flame rising and a metal bowl in his hands. Beside him, two young attendants in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, one holding a small ceremonial item. On the right, a seated man in a white turban, white flower garland and red dhoti with gold armbands sits watching the fire. Behind them, a golden chair draped in flowers and a golden throne-like seat hold a decorated deity murti dressed in green and garlanded with white and orange flowers, and a second flower-garlanded seat stands at left. Brass vessels and offerings lie on the floor.2015-04-30April 30 20152015-04-30April 30 20152015-04-30