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Photo of a ceremony in a temple hall with gold-coloured ornate throne. A seated man in orange-brown dhoti and a long garland of red flowers and gold beads sits on the gold throne, his head being blessed by an elder in white dhoti and shirt who touches his crown with one hand while holding a small plate. To the left, another man in cream shirt and white dhoti stands nearby. Beside the throne, a woman in red and gold silk sari with flower garland holds her hands folded in namaste, and a man in red and gold attire with a white turban and flower garland sits. Behind them stand large painted deity statues with gold ornaments and a framed picture above the throne. A brass lamp and fruit offerings lie at the bottom.

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Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a temple hall, wearing an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, a long multi-coloured flower garland, a gold necklace and gold armbands, with a red bindi on the forehead. Two people sit at his sides: a man in a red shirt with a white garland and a woman in a red-and-gold sari with a white flower garland and gold jewellery. Behind them stand two golden deity murtis with multiple arms, and a priest in orange cloth stands at the left edge. Fruit, flowers and offerings are arranged on the floor in front, and brass oil lamps stand beside the throne. The seated figure is a person by appearance, with long swept-back hair, ornate garland and gold ornaments on a throne.2013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19A photograph inside a temple hall showing a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold backrest, wearing an orange-brown robe with a gold-bordered dhoti, a multi-strand rudraksha-style necklace, a long red and white flower garland, and a red tilak on his forehead. Flanking him are two painted deity figures with multiple arms and gold jewellery. To the left, a man in a red embroidered jacket and a red and white turban holds a silver tray with flowers and a ceremonial offering. To the right, a woman in a red and gold sari with gold jewellery and a flower garland sits beside the throne. Brass oil lamps stand near the throne and a small table with offerings is in the foreground. a person is shown seated on the throne as the central figure receiving the couple.2013-06-19A photograph of a wedding group posed before an ornate gold throne with a carved arched backrest and red cushions. A seated central figure in a rust-orange turban and orange-brown robe wears a long white and red flower garland, a gold pendant and a rudraksha-style mala, and raises one hand in greeting. Beside the throne stand two older women: one in an orange sari with a red blouse and glasses, the other in a red sari with gold border, both wearing gold jewellery. A seated groom in white dhoti and shirt with a pink and green garland sits at right beside a bride in orange sari, gold jewellery and forehead ornament holding her hands together. A bald man in a saffron-orange robe stands at the upper right.2013-09-16 +1 copiesSeptember 16 20132013-09-16 +1 copiesSeptember 16 20132013-09-16 +1 copiesJune 19 20132013-06-19September 16 20132013-09-16A seated man in a golden throne at the centre wears a red-and-orange shawl over bare shoulders, a long multi-strand red flower garland and gold necklaces, with a red bindi on his forehead and rudraksha-style beaded mala. Beside him on the left, a groom in a red and white turban and red jacket holds a silver tray of fruit and betel leaves with a flower garland. On the right a bride in a red and gold sari with jasmine garlands sits on the floor. Behind them stand painted deity murtis with multiple arms and a gold-framed portrait. Foreground shows bananas, pineapples, grapes, and flower offerings on a rug, with oil lamps on the sides of the throne. a person is visibly seated in the central throne role of blessing the couple.2013-06-19Inside a gilded temple hall, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with gold border and a long rudraksha mala sits at left, right hand raised in a gesture while speaking. Ash lines mark his forehead and arms. Behind him a young girl in orange-saffron dress with layered gold necklaces and a gold maang tikka stands before ornate gold-leaf panels. Facing away in the foreground, a long-haired person in white clothing sits with others in white and gold-bordered dhotis, and a figure in orange robes is at right.2017-07-25