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Temple ritual in front of a garlanded deity murti: a bare-chested priest in a green sash stands at left, lifting a cloth-wrapped object toward the shrine. Two seated men in white dhotis with garlands and gold-colored shawls sit in the foreground, one holding a yellow fruit in cupped hands and the other with hands folded. A bare-chested attendant at right holds a silver tray. Behind them, decorated deity statues with yellow and red flower garlands and a red curtain backdrop. Brass offerings and fruit are arranged at lower left.

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March 27 20162016-03-27Photo 11701810 +1 copiesMarch 27 20162016-03-27A temple ritual before a richly decorated shrine with a large central deity murti dressed in white and red silk draped over the shoulders, wearing a golden crown and garlanded with yellow and red flower chains. Flanking deity figures are also heavily garlanded with marigolds. In the foreground two seated young men bare-chested with rudraksha-style garlands sit before the shrine, one in a green-trimmed cloth and the other in a white cloth with a gold shawl. A bare-chested priest in a green cloth reaches up to adorn the deity, while a standing attendant in an orange shawl and white dhoti holds a microphone. A brass oil lamp with a flame burns at right and a fire pit with flower offerings sits at lower left. The ornate golden arch and mandapa setting frame the abhishekam-style puja.2016-03-27A temple ritual photo before a richly decorated altar with a central standing deity murti draped in white and red cloth and wearing a golden crown, flanked by flower garlands in yellow, orange and red. Two seated priests in white dhotis with blue borders wear green and gold headgear and garlands; the one on the left holds a brass vessel and the one on the right holds offerings. A shirtless attendant in a green cloth stands at left holding a tray, and two men sit at lower right, one holding a microphone. A fire pit with burning flames and brass oil lamps stands in the foreground. Gold ornamental frames and draped fabric fill the background.2016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27 +1 copiesMarch 27 20162016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27A temple ritual photograph on a decorated stage with gold-framed arches, a red curtain and a golden kalasha-style lamp stand. Several priests in white dhotis and shawls perform a puja. A man in a green turban and white dhoti, seated, receives a bell-and-ghee gesture from a standing priest in white with a silver plate. Another seated man in an orange-yellow cloth and rudraksha mala holds a ritual object. Three men in orange and teal clothing sit at right, singing into microphones, one with sandalwood marks. Behind them stand gold deity murtis draped in marigold and yellow garlands, including a standing Rama-type form with bow and a seated deity in red and gold. Brass oil lamps, flower offerings and fruit plates sit in the foreground. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2016-03-27