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A photograph of a ritual scene in a hall with a maroon curtain backdrop. A man in white dhoti with bare upper body, a saffron-orange cloth on his head, and a red flower garland, stands at right holding up a teal cloth with gold border that drapes over a seated deity murti. Other deity murtis are adorned with garlands and placed on gold-framed altars at left and right. A small yellow-brick fire pit with a flame sits in the foreground, with fruit, leaves and rose petals scattered on the white floor. Priests in white stand near the cloth.

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A ritual scene in an indoor hall with maroon drapes. A man in white dhoti with bare upper body and gold-trimmed cloth stands at right, lifting a teal silk cloth with gold border that covers a golden-brown draped object, possibly a peetha or altar. Several other figures in white and orange garments stand behind it. Left, a deity murti sits decorated with red and orange garlands on a throne, and a fire pit with yellow bricks and burning flame sits in the foreground. Right, an ornate gold-framed throne with green draping holds a decorated murti under floral garlands. Red flower petals are scattered on the white floor, with offerings including fruit, flowers and a bowl at the lower left.2015-01-09A temple-style ritual scene in a decorated hall. A gilded deity murti, adorned with garlands of red, orange and white flowers, sits in an elaborate gold arch behind a large teal silk cloth being draped and held by two priests. A priest in a maroon dhoti and bare chest, and another in a white turban and white garments, handle the cloth. In the foreground a man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala kneels beside a bowl of red petals, a brass vessel, a lit oil lamp and a pineapple on a green leaf. Red petals are scattered on the floor, and the setting suggests an abhishekam or puja offering.2015-01-09July 13 20152015-07-13A wide photograph of an indoor temple-style hall with a white floor and a painted backdrop in blue, pink and gold. On the right, two ornate deity murtis of a seated couple sit on a gold-and-green palanquin-like seat, draped with garlands of red, orange, yellow and green flowers and a dark green cloth canopy. In the centre, two men in white dhotis and shawls stand near the seat; one holds a garland and the other holds a cloth canopy. On the left, a seated priest with a shaved head and a red-orange cloth performs a puja at a spread of offerings including bananas, coconuts, a silver plate and yellow turmeric blocks. Behind them, a gilded throne decorated with red and yellow flowers stands empty, and a yellow turmeric block lies in the foreground.2012-04-23 +2 copiesJanuary 09 20152015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa at a temple-style hall with a brick fire pit burning in the foreground. A man in orange robes sits cross-legged at left with hands folded in prayer. Behind, a priest in white dhoti and a cap stands before ornate gold thrones draped in marigold garlands and red cloth, where deity murti are seated. A second robed figure in saffron stands near the middle, and small offerings, fruit, flowers and kalasha vessels are arranged on the floor with rose petals scattered on a red rug. Gold-framed thrones and red velvet drapes complete the setting. Three to four physical people are visible.2015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09A ritual homa at a stage-like hall with a sunken yellow brick fire pit burning in the foreground, flames rising near offerings of green leaves, fruit, and small brass bowls. A man in orange clothes kneels at the left with hands folded in prayer. Behind the fire, a man in a white dhoti and shawl stands facing away from the camera, with a lighter-robed attendant nearby. Three ornate thrones draped in red-and-orange flower garlands stand across the stage, with a deity murti adorned with jewellery and garlands seated on the right, and a decorated seat with gold ornaments and a bright garland at the centre. A dark maroon curtain and white ceiling lights frame the scene.2015-01-09A ceremonial homa is performed on a white stage before ornate golden thrones draped with marigold and rose garlands. A yellow brick fire pit holds a burning flame, with a small metal vessel and offerings in the foreground. A seated priest in orange-brown robes pours or tends the fire at the left, while a man in white dhoti and shawl with a red garland stands beside the central throne. Behind them, a deity murti adorned with garlands sits on a red-and-gold seat, and another decorated figure sits enthroned on the right. Several robed attendants in orange and white are present, with a dark maroon curtain behind the stage.2015-01-09A temple-style ritual hall with a fire pit of yellow bricks burning at the centre-front, surrounded by offering plates of fruit, flowers and brass vessels. A woman in orange robes kneels at the left edge, hands folded near the fire. Behind, a seated man in white and an orange-robed priest stand before golden thrones draped with marigold garlands. Three deity murtis adorned with garlands and silk sit on the thrones, with a kalasha and brass lamp in front. A figure in dark red robes stands near the centre. Golden thrones and a maroon velvet backdrop complete the setting.2015-01-09