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A temple-style puja in a hall with a maroon velvet drape behind. Several ornately carved gold-framed thrones or peethas hold deity murtis, each heavily decorated with multicolour marigold and rose garlands and gold ornaments. The central figure sits on a gold-and-maroon cloth with a garland of orange, purple and yellow flowers. Three men stand before the thrones: one in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl holds a garland and offers an item, a second in white dhoti with a red shawl holds a brass bowl, and a third in an orange dhoti stands with hands joined in namaskar. Rose petals and fruit lie on the floor and a yellow brick is at the front.

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A temple-style ritual on a stage with a maroon velvet backdrop. Several deity murtis are seated on gilded thrones draped with garlands of red, orange, purple and yellow flowers. On the left, a bare-chested priest in rust-coloured dhoti holds his hands together in front of a white-clad assistant holding a silver bowl; a second priest in orange cloth pours or offers something near the central murti. Yellow pillow-like blocks, a pineapple, brass vessels and scattered rose petals lie on the floor. The scene is a puja or abhishekam with garlanded deities.2015-01-09A photograph of a temple-style ritual setup on a stage with a maroon velvet drape behind. Several ornate golden thrones or seats are decorated with heavy garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers and gold jewellery on the deity murti figures. A central seat holds a crowned deity murti flanked by smaller figures. Priests in white dhoti and orange or saffron cloth stand at left and right, one bowing with hands folded in front of the deities, another at far right in white with a gold-trimmed shawl holding a flower garland. Petals and fruit, a pineapple and a brass vessel lie on the floor, with a red carpet at the centre. The scene is a deity worship offering, shown on a stage with no visible audience.2015-01-09A temple-style ritual stage with several decorated deity murti seated on gold and cushioned thrones, each draped in flower garlands of red, orange, yellow and marigold. Behind them hangs a deep maroon velvet curtain. On the left, a priest in a bare-chested pose with a reddish-brown dhoti and a cloth over his shoulder holds a lamp, while another attendant in white dhoti and a red garland stands nearby. A central attendant in a rust-orange dhoti stands at a throne, and a priest in white and an orange-saffron shawl stands at the right edge holding a plate. Rose petals scatter the white floor, and a small yellow stone fire pit with fruit offerings and a green leaf sits in the foreground. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja, with no clear identification of any person.2015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09A photograph of a temple-style ritual on a stage with a maroon velvet backdrop. Three ornate gold thrones are decorated with garlands of red, orange, yellow and purple flowers. On the right, a large deity murti with a crown sits beneath flower garlands on a gold brocade-covered dais, with smaller figures beside it. In the centre, a richly garlanded murti sits on a red cushioned seat. Standing at left, a bald man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala presses his palms together. A young man in white dhoti and a red garland holds a bowl, while another man in an orange dhoti pours or offers something near the central murti. Fruit, yellow flower petals, a pineapple, coconut and brass vessels lie on the floor, along with a yellow stone platform in the foreground.2015-01-09A stage set with several ornate golden thrones or altars draped in garlands of orange, red, yellow and purple flowers, holding deity murti figures with crowns and jewelled adornments. A man in an orange-brown dhoti stands at center-left holding a ritual item toward a central murti, while a figure in white dhoti and a red shawl stands at left holding a brass bowl. Scattered rose petals and marigold garlands cover the white floor, with fruit, flowers and a yellow cloth at the lower left. Dark red curtains form the backdrop.2015-01-09Photograph of a temple-style ritual in a hall with a gold-framed arch backdrop and dark red curtain. Two standing figures in the foreground: a man in a white dhoti and white head cloth holding a brass bowl with a red garland around his neck, and a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a yellow-and-white garland, holding a ritual object, with his head bowed or face turned toward the altar. Behind them, large deity murtis wearing red, orange, purple and white flower garlands and gold crowns and jewellery are seated on ornate golden thrones draped with a gold brocade cloth. A pink cloth covers a seat in the middle. Rose petals are scattered on the floor, with a brass oil lamp and banana leaves with fruit in the lower left.2015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09 +1 copiesIndoor temple-style ritual on a stage with red velvet drapery. Several deity murtis are seated on ornate gold-framed thrones, each heavily decorated with marigold, red and multicoloured flower garlands and draped silk cloths. Ritual attendants stand around the thrones: a man in white dhoti and an orange-red garment holds a silver plate, a bare-chested man with a cream-coloured shawl stands at right, and a man in a maroon cloth stands at left beside a golden lion-shaped object. Yellow turmeric blocks, a pineapple, fruits, a silver vessel and rose petals lie on the floor. No identifiable a person is visible in the scene.2015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09A photograph of a ritual stage with a yellow brick fire pit (homa) burning with a bright flame at the centre-left. Several deity murti are seated on decorated thrones, draped in flower garlands of red, orange, yellow and purple, and framed by gold arches. On the far left a seated figure in a red-brown robe rests beside a golden lion-form throne. Standing near the fire, a man in a white dhoti and red garland holds a ritual item, while a man in an orange-brown robe with a shaved head performs an aarti-style offering at a decorated altar on the right. Brass vessels and red flower petals lie on the white floor.2015-01-09