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A ceremonial abhishekam scene in a hall with floral garlands and a gold-fringed backdrop. A man with long dark hair and a red and white flower garland sits at left, smiling and raising one hand, with a green and orange fan-shaped ceremonial object in the foreground. A large metal pot holds flowers and offerings. Around it, devotees in white and cream clothes, some in red and orange garments, stand close together, several holding ritual items. A white wall-mounted fan and red curtains are visible in the background.

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A photograph of a temple-style ritual hall during a Guru Purnima offering. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a floral garland sits on a red-cushioned seat framed by large yellow and red flower garlands. A woman in a red and gold sari stands at a large brass vessel of flowers and offerings, while other women in white and cream sarees and men in white dhotis, some with rudraksha malas, stand around. A yellow and green ceremonial fan rests in the foreground. A table-top fan and red curtains are visible behind the crowd.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A crowded indoor temple-style hall during a puja, with a large decorative fan-shaped ornament in the foreground featuring a green and purple peacock-feather-style panel with a white lotus and bird motif, surrounded by yellow and red flower garlands. Several people in festive attire stand close together: a woman in a white sari and gold jewellery, a woman in a red sari with a red bindi and bangles, and a man in a white shirt bending forward. A woman in a yellow sari with gold necklaces stands at right holding a brass vessel. Two men in white stand at the lower right. A white cooling fan and red curtains are in the background.2016-07-19A photograph of a devotional offering scene indoors. A long-haired man with a swept-back turban-like hairstyle, a brown robe, and heavy gold necklaces and armlets sits on a red cushioned seat, smiling as devotees approach. Several women in saris, one in purple and others in cream and white, bring plates and offerings. A woman in purple leans forward holding a small silver plate of flowers. Behind them, a tall yellow-and-gold backdrop is decorated with red and white flower garlands, green leaves and marigolds. A standing fan and red curtains are visible in the room, and a group of onlookers stands at the right. Strands of white jasmine and red roses lie in front of the seat.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a ceremonial offering at a temple-hall event. On the left, a man with long dreadlocked hair pinned up with gold ornaments, a gold ceremonial necklace and bare upper body with a brown wrap, is seated on a red-cushioned seat and smiling as he receives a tray of fruit and offerings. Opposite him, a woman in a cream and red sari with a garland holds a silver tray of flowers and fruit while others in white and cream ritual clothes stand nearby. The background shows a crowd of devotees in colourful saris and a red curtained stage. Garlands of marigolds and bowls of gold-coloured items are in the foreground.2016-07-19A photograph at a temple darshan on a red-cushioned seat beside a gilded throne. A long-haired man in an orange-brown wrap, wearing a purple orchid garland and a white forehead mark, leans forward to bless or hand something to a seated devotee in a cream shirt and orange shawl. Around them, a crowd of women in red, maroon and saffron saris and men in white dhotis with gold borders watch closely. Green leaves and a stack of printed booklets lie on the red cloth in the foreground. The man's clothing and long hair are visible cues, but the person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so he is described by role only.2016-05-03July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19