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Outdoor ceremony at a temple. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a colourful turban and rudraksha-style beaded necklace holds a woven coconut basket containing rice, while another man in a red-brown turban and bangles raises a green leaf over it. The seated man wears a gold-band headdress, a large mandala-style brooch, and a thick garland of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers. A gilded throne with ornate carvings stands behind, and a gold ritual vessel sits in the foreground. Devotees watch from behind. Several people are visible in the crowd.

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December 12 20162016-12-12A night-time ritual on a gilded throne with a large golden hooded-cobra canopy and lion-figure armrests. A seated man in a dark maroon-brown robe, a black and gold turban-style cap, and a long multicolour marigold garland holds up a green leafy sprig while a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a maroon-and-green sash pours liquid from a coconut-shaped vessel. A second attendant in a white dhoti with gold border holds a silver tray of white and orange flowers. Hanging pink and orange decorations and a red-and-white lantern fill the top of the frame.2016-12-12A photograph of a ceremonial puja in a temple-style hall with red drapes and a gold throne. A seated man wears a rust-brown turban and brown robe with an ornate gold necklace and a rudraksha-style gold pendant; he holds green leaves in one raised hand. Standing beside him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a lavender shawl pours liquid from a clay vessel, and an attendant holds a tray. Behind the throne stands a gold deity murti with a crown and a trident, with yellow kalasha-style decorations, potted plants and oil lamps nearby. A probable Swamiji appearance with rust-brown turban, brown robe and ornate gold necklace is seated on the throne during abhishekam-style offering.2017-02-22A ceremonial abhishekam-style ritual on a golden peetha throne backed by a golden arch and red curtains. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a purple-and-gold turban pours liquid from a white vessel while standing at the left. Seated on a red-cushioned gold throne at right, a bearded man wears a maroon turban with gold ornament, a maroon robe, layered gold necklaces and a gold pendant, and raises a sprig of green leaves. A golden trident stands at upper left, a small deity murti with flower garlands sits on the throne back, and brass lamps and a kalasha are placed around the stage.2017-02-22February 26 20172017-02-26A photograph of a temple ritual in a stone-pillared hall. On the right, a seated man in a rust-red shawl and robe, wearing a heavy gold ornamental necklace, rudraksha bracelets and a red-brown vibhuti mark on his forehead, holds up a bundle of green leaves over a white netted coconut-like vessel. A younger man on the left, bare-chested with a pink headband and white dhoti with gold border, stands bending over the vessel, pouring or offering. Behind them are carved stone pillars, a brass lamp stand and a gold-and-yellow draped deity backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a gold ceremonial necklace and rudraksha bracelets, consistent with the page's Navaratri temple setting.2017-09-26Golden ritual scene on a stage. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, white and red tilak on the forehead, a beard, and layered gold ceremonial necklaces and gold bangles wears a saffron-orange garment and holds a bundle of green leaves. Probable Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing mark him as the seated presiding figure. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and yellow head cloth bends forward, holding a white-wrapped pot or kalasha with leaves for an abhishekam-style offering. Behind them stands an ornate gold throne/peetha with a gold trident beside it and a red curtain and deity painting in the background. A microphone and a lectern are visible at right.2016-10-16A photograph of a ceremonial puja in a temple-style hall with red draped walls and a gold-carved throne. A seated man in a maroon-brown robe, gold multi-strand necklace and a brown turban with gold ornaments sits on a red cushioned throne with his right arm extended. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and a purple head cloth stands at left holding a white vessel and a bundle of green leaves, pouring or sprinkling water toward the seated man. Behind them is a gold deity murti in a red and gold turban and a trident hangs at upper left, with brass lamps and potted plants at the sides.2017-02-22A ceremonial abhishekam-style rite in a decorated hall under striped ceiling fabric and hanging pink and orange ornaments. A seated man in orange-brown robes, wearing a dark turban with a round silver emblem, a multicoloured garland of yellow, white, red and purple flowers, and bangles, sits on an elaborate gold throne with a cobra-hood backrest and a sunburst canopy, flanked by gold lion figures. He holds a green leaf toward a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a red-and-green cloth over his shoulder, who holds a silver pot. Another attendant in a white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth holds a silver tray of white and orange flowers. Devotees are partly visible at the lower left. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of a turban, ornate robes and garlands, but identity is uncertain from the image alone.2016-12-12September 05 20172017-09-05 +3 copiesA ritual sprinkling scene at night under stage lights. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a blue headband leans forward, holding a striped kalasha-like pot while sprinkling water. A seated man on a large gold-and-red throne holds a bunch of green leaves raised, dressed in a rust-red robe with a long rudraksha-style white bead mala, gold armlets and bangles, and a patterned headwrap; water droplets fall through the air. Behind them a standing figure in orange robes and an electric fan are visible.2017-08-22August 25 20172017-08-25