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Ritual scene in a hall with a hazy, smoky atmosphere. A woman in a red sari with a long string of gold-tone beads and a bindi stands at left, pouring from a silver vessel over a small metal deity murti, possibly Ganesha, decorated with pink flower garlands. Beside her a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold-tone necklace holds a silver tray and stands next to a tall gold ceremonial staff with a rounded finial. At left, an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushioning, and a hand resting on it. Blue drapery backs the scene. Abhishekam-style offering at a deity murti.

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A photograph of a ritual at a stage setting with a gold-carved throne-style chair at left and blue draped curtain behind. A person in a red sari with a gold-toned multi-strand bead necklace and a gold bangle lights an oil lamp held on a small brass stand, holding a small bell-like object in the other hand. Beside them a man in white dhoti with maroon border and a gold chain holds a long gold ceremonial fan-shaped staff, next to a bronze deity murti of Ganesha adorned with pink flower garlands. Green leaves sit at the base. Appearance-based label: a person for the figure in red, who wears a red sari and long garland of beads with gold accents; the identity is uncertain, so a person is unsure.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ritual at an indoor stage. A figure with long dark hair, a red sari-style garment and multiple beaded and gold necklaces holds a lit oil lamp and a small ritual vessel over a silver-and-gold deity murti. A bald man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold chain stands beside, holding a large brass ceremonial fan. A gold-carved throne sits at left, with a blue curtain behind and smoke or haze in the air.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ritual at a dais with an ornate gold-and-red throne on the left. A person in a red sari with a long dark hairstyle, a red bindi and a multi-strand beaded necklace lights an oil lamp (aarti) with a flame while holding a bell in the other hand. Beside them a bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with red border and gold necklace holds a tray and a tall gold ceremonial fan. Behind them stand a small deity murti decorated with red flower garlands, a brass kalasha-style object and ritual implements against a dark blue curtain. The scene appears to be a Dasara celebration.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photo of a long-haired figure in a red sari with a gold-and-crystal necklace and a red bindi, holding a lit oil lamp over a silver deity murti draped in pink flower garlands during a puja. A bald attendant in white dhoti and shawl with a gold ceremonial staff stands at right, and an ornate gold throne with red cushion sits at left against a blue curtain. a person is the robed figure in red, with long swept hair and gold necklace cues, performing the ritual.2010-10-17Photograph of a ceremonial puja on a stage at an indoor event. A long-haired figure in a red saffron-toned garment, wearing a beaded mala and a gold bangle, lifts a silver plate with a lamp toward a silver deity murti of Ganesha draped with pink flower garlands. Beside them a bald attendant in white dhoti with maroon borders and a gold necklace holds the plate. A gold-carved throne with a maroon cushion stands at left, a seated person with folded hands is at the far left edge, and gold-tipped ceremonial staffs frame the right side. The figure with long hair has distinctive adornments, so this is an appearance-based a person in person.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ritual puja at an indoor setting with a dark blue curtain behind. A person in a red saffron-toned draped garment with long swept-back dark hair, a red-and-gold beaded mala necklace and gold armband stands at left holding a silver bowl or vessel over a bronze deity murti adorned with red flower garlands. Beside the murti stands a second man with a shaved head, red and white dhoti and a gold necklace, holding a tall gold ceremonial fan-shaped staff and a small silver pot. An ornate gold throne with a red seat is at left. a person: the standing figure in red with long hair, mala and gold ornaments matches the cues, shown performing a puja at the deity.2010-10-17