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A photo of a temple abhishekam. A man with swept-back black hair, vibhuti marks and a gold necklace of beads, wearing saffron-orange robes, sits cross-legged and holds a small metal bowl of red offerings while performing the rite. Beside him an older bearded man in orange robes sits. Behind them, a white murti of a seated figure in orange clothing and a folded-hands pose sits on a platform next to a richly decorated deity murti draped in red flower garlands, jewelled silver necklaces and a maroon cloth. Brass lamps stand nearby, with yellow marigold garlands, fruit and green leaves in front. A pedia.org

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A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine. A young man with swept-back hair, a vertical white forehead mark and bare-shouldered orange robes wears a long gold bead necklace and sits cross-legged, gesturing with his hand during the ceremony. Beside him an older bearded man in orange cloth holds a small metal bowl. In front of them stand brass oil lamps, plates of yellow marigold flowers, green leaves, sweets and fruit. Behind them a white marble deity murti sits on a seat draped in orange cloth and wears a jewelled necklace, with a large dark velvet backdrop embellished with silver ornaments, and a red and yellow flower garland hangs at the side. Another orange-robed person is partly visible at left, and an orange curtain and red gate frame the scene.2010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph of a puja at a temple shrine. In the left foreground a man with long dark swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes, a gold-beaded necklace and white sandalwood marks on his forehead and arm sits cross-legged, tending brass vessels and offerings. Behind him an older bearded man in orange robes sits in attendance. To the right stands a white marble deity murti draped in an orange garment with a pearl necklace and orange turban, beside a dark velvet backdrop hung with ornate silver jewellery. Marigold and red garlands decorate the murti, and bowls of yellow flowers, green leaves, fruit and brass lamps surround the scene.2010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21Photograph of a puja inside a temple. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white vertical tilak on his forehead and a long necklace of rudraksha beads and gold beads sits before a deity, holding a steel plate of red kumkum or powder and making an offering. Beside him, a second man in orange robes, a red head cloth and gold-rimmed glasses sits with eyes closed and a gold chain. Behind them stand a gold-framed arch, a lit oil lamp, garlands of white and pink flowers, and a green and gold silk cloth draped over a red-framed altar.2009-10-17July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph of a temple puja setting. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and a gold-beaded necklace sits cross-legged on a dark platform, eyes closed, chanting, while his hands rest over brass and steel vessels, a silver bowl, a small glass and an oil lamp. Beside him stands a white statue of a sage with a saffron-orange robe, a saffron turban, a rudraksha mala and a raised palm. Behind them hang a garland of yellow and orange marigolds, an embroidered silver-and-black ornamental backdrop and a saffron cloth. The scene suggests a padapuja offering ritual.2011-01-17Photograph of a puja at a temple shrine. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white forehead band, a rudraksha mala and a long gold necklace sits on a low seat, smiling and performing a ritual gesture over a wooden stand draped with a green cloth and garlands of red and white flowers. Beside him, a second priest in orange robes with a red head wrap and gold necklace sits with folded hands. Brass oil lamps, a plate of flower petals, lemons, apples, a coconut and betel leaves sit on the floor. Behind them stand golden decorations, red fabric and a row of orange-clad devotees.2009-10-17July 21 20102010-07-21