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A ritual on a stage before a floral backdrop of red, yellow and green garlands. A shaved-headed man in an orange-red dhoti with a rudraksha mala and bare upper body stands centre, hands extended in a blessing gesture, wearing glasses and a sacred ash marking. On the right, a seated figure in a red-orange turban, rudraksha and gold necklaces, and a red garland sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests, a silver staff beside them. At left a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a sacred marking on his face. Foreground offerings include a bunch of bananas, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a silver kalasha with flowers, and coloured cloth.

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A ritual scene in a hall before a gold-and-red throne backdrop decorated with flower garlands. A man seated on the floor in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with a sacred thread, holds a ritual implement and performs a ceremony toward a golden deity murti or ritual object. Two young attendants in white and gold clothing sit to the left, one with a rudraksha mala and white tripundra markings. A seated figure on the throne wears an orange-red turban, a red garland, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala. Offerings include bananas, silver bowls, a kalasha with mango leaves and flowers, and a cloth draped on a tray, with a silver staff and a golden lion-form throne in view.2015-04-28Photograph of a puja ceremony in an indoor hall with gold-carved thrones and a floral backdrop. A shaved-headed priest in orange-brown robes and a rudraksha mala, wearing glasses, leans forward over a silver bowl and a small oil lamp, gesturing with his hand near a silver vessel. A younger attendant in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha beads sits at left beside a pile of bananas. At right, a figure in an orange turban, gold necklaces and red garland sits on a gold throne beside a brass kalasha and a floral offering, holding a ceremonial staff topped by a bird finial. The scene suggests a puja or pattabhishekam-style ritual.2015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28A ceremonial stage scene with a deep red velvet backdrop. On the left, a man seated on an ornate gold throne wears an orange-saffron garment, a multicoloured floral garland, a gold necklace, a red-and-gold crown, and holds a ceremonial staff. Center, a priest in an orange-and-gold dhoti holds a fine orange silk cloth while a second attendant in white dhoti and rudraksha mala stands beside him. At right, an attendant in orange raises a smoking incense or lamp toward a golden palanquin where a deity murti is adorned with flower garlands and gold ornaments. Offerings, fruits and a brass vessel sit in front. Mention of a Pattabhishekam-style ritual is not visually confirmed; the scene shows an abhishekam-type ritual with offerings.2015-04-28A photograph of a ritual ceremony indoors before a golden throne. A seated figure on the right wears a crown-like turban in deep red, a rudraksha-bead mala, a heavy gold necklace and bangles over a rust-orange garment, and sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Behind him, the throne is decorated with flower garlands. On the left, an older man with a white beard and forehead tilak wears orange robes and a white flower garland, seated on a gold chair. In the centre, a bare-chested priest in orange-brown cloth and a bead mala sits with folded hands before a low platform holding bananas, brass plates, a kalasha and flowers. A young boy in orange stands beside the priest. A gold staff stands upright beside the throne. An air conditioner is visible on the wall. Four people are visible.2015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion, wearing a maroon turban, orange-red robe, rudraksha mala necklaces and gold bangles, extends his hand over a lit oil lamp held by a kneeling priest. The priest, bare-chested with a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, wears a green and gold cap and a garland of yellow and white flowers, and offers the aarti flame. Behind the throne hang garlands of orange, yellow, red and white flowers. A silver trident stands at left and a gold staff at right. a person performs an aarti offering with the lamp.2015-10-18June 05 20122012-06-05