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A photograph of a Ganesha puja at an altar draped with blue backdrop and orange fabric. A woman in a pink and yellow saree leans over the offering table, pouring or serving from a metal vessel onto a platter of bananas and sweets. Beside her, a second woman in a white and orange outfit holds a brass lamp near a microphone. A large orange-clad deity murti with flower garlands is in the upper background, a red conical offering stands in front of a small idol, and a plate of mangoes and bananas sits on the cloth-covered table. Marigold garlands decorate the platform.

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A ritual abhishekam scene at a temple-style setting. A woman in a blue sari with a gold-brocade border and a flower in her hair bends forward, pouring or offering over a golden yellow shivalingam-shaped object placed on a silver tray draped over a white cloth. Beside her, a man in white dhoti and shirt leans in. On the right, a seated woman in an orange shawl and white garment holds a brass vessel and sits by a fire pit with burning wood. Behind them, orange-clad deity murti stand with garlands, and brass oil lamps, bowls of apples and grapes, and flower garlands are arranged on the altar. Several onlookers in white sit or stand at the lower edge.Photograph of a ritual puja set against a green draped backdrop with banana leaves. A woman in a white sari with a red-and-gold border and a black beaded mala sits at left behind a tray of lemons. In the centre, a woman with glasses and a white garment holds a microphone, and beside her a woman in an orange blouse over white with a red bindi and loose dark hair holds small offerings near a brass-coloured lamp and a stack of sweets. In the foreground, the back of a man in white and a woman with jasmine in her hair are seated at the altar, with flower garlands, fruit, a brass lamp and a steel vessel on the table.Photo inside a temple shrine room. A man with bare chest and orange saffron dhoti sits on a red mat, leaning forward to pour or offer from a small brass cup over a flower-decorated deity murti or abhishekam setup. A woman in red sari with bangles and a rudraksha-style necklace sits beside him holding a flower garland. A young man on the left wears red robes and a rudraksha mala with white markings on his face. Brass plates with flowers, a brass bowl, and a lit oil lamp sit on the red cloth in front. Colourful silk drapes and decorated deity figures fill the background.December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a pada puja in progress. Several women in orange and red saris sit on the floor around a golden silver tray set with pink lotus flowers, small silver bowls and offerings. A woman in glasses and an orange sari, at centre, holds a small silver vessel. At the right, a figure in white robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, a rudraksha-style mala visible at the shoulder, and a golden lamp stand above. A bald man in white dhoti with a red border sits at the lower right, back to the camera. In the background a man in orange robes with a microphone sits near a maroon curtain.2011-01-28 +1 copiesFebruary 09 20122012-02-09Outdoor homa ritual on a raised stage under a white and red canopy with green and yellow leaf-and-flower bunting. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl pours offerings from a brass vessel into a yellow-painted fire pit, while a second man in saffron robes and a beaded necklace kneels beside him. Behind them stands a decorated altar with a deity murti of a multi-armed goddess in a white-and-red arched frame, a framed portrait, brass oil lamps, and marigold garlands draped over figures. On the right, a standing statue wears an orange turban, long pearl-and-bead necklaces and a garland of multicoloured flowers on a gilded pedestal. Brass plates of fruit, pooja items and a white cloth bundle sit in the foreground.2012-10-18A photograph of a homa ritual at an outdoor ashram setting. Several women and men in saffron-orange clothing sit around a square fire pit lined with white cloth and marigold and rose petals, offering items into the pit with wooden ladles and spoons. Brass bowls, a silver vessel and a brass plate with flowers sit on the cloth. Behind them, a framed portrait in an orange robe is garlanded with white and orange flowers, along with green banana plants and foliage. A man on the right with a long beard and a rudraksha-style necklace wears an orange robe; his face is partly hidden, so he cannot be confirmed as a person. Several people are in view.2009-09-25A temple-style hall with a shrine altar holding several deity murtis, golden arches and an ornate multicoloured canopy over a throne-like seat. A woman in an orange sari kneels before the central seat, tending to a wrapped bundle and offerings, while a woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at left near a row of small brass figures. Floor tables are laden with fruit, sweets, nuts, bananas, and small bowls of food on red and pink cloths, with brass oil lamps standing nearby. A woman in a green sari sits at the far left edge. Garlands of red flowers drape the deity forms. The scene shows a puja offering in progress. The orange-clad figure is a person visible at the altar, and no candidate is clearly identifiable by appearance, so a person is unsure. Four people are visible.2011-04-20June 23 20132013-06-23April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsOutdoor shrine scene at an ornate stone temple structure with a gilded arch. A figure with long curly dark hair in an orange saffron robe stands at left, leaning over an offering, holding a small brass vessel, with a second robed attendant in orange behind. Behind them, a deity murti pair in gold and white dress with a crown, garlanded in red, yellow and white flowers, with a tall garland framing the arch. A small seated figure in orange with a crown and flower garland sits before the altar. Brass oil lamps, brass bowls, a kalasha-like vessel and kumkum-coloured offerings sit on the platform, with red curtains and green trees behind. a person cues: long swept-back curly hair and saffron robes beside the altar.2008-03-22