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A collage of two photographs from a ritual setting: on the left, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a white tilak sits on a red mat, using a microphone and ringing a bell beside brass vessels and a red-painted tray. On the right, a framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure with flower garlands sits above an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a kalasha vase of flowers; a small inset shows a gold-coloured deity murti surrounded by pink flowers. A black-and-white circular emblem appears on the top left and a copyright line in the lower right.

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A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on a mat in front of a golden ornate throne, speaking into a handheld microphone. He wears a gold necklace and a vertical white tilak on his forehead. On the throne, framed in a garlanded red and gold setting, is a portrait of a bearded figure with a white covering, flanked by a gold tall lamp stand. Behind, a gilded shrine with a deity murti under a red curtain. In front, brass puja vessels, a kalasha-style pot, flowers, a red tray and a brass plate with offerings are arranged on the floor.2010-10-04A photograph of a padukā puja at an ashram hall. On the left, a shaved-headed priest in white ritual clothes with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne-style seat, while a kneeling assistant in white dhoti and shawl attends to him, holding a small vessel. On the right, an empty gold and red throne is draped with a marigold garland and has a framed portrait of a woman in orange-saffron clothes with a garland and a rudraksha-style necklace resting on its seat. A brass kalasha with yellow flowers sits on a red-draped stool in front. Behind them stand a dark notice board and a pillar, with an orange curtain at the back.2010-10-04A framed portrait of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, seated cross-legged in meditation, sits on a gold-ornate throne-like seat with red cushions in a temple shrine. The portrait is draped with marigold garlands striped in yellow, white and dark tones. Behind it, a priest in white dhoti and shawl, with bare upper torso and bare-shaved head, stands with hands folded in devotion beside a golden deity murti under red and pink drapes. A brass oil lamp stands on the lower left. Gold pillars and carved stone surround the shrine.2010-10-01A photograph of a temple shrine pavilion with red-and-white pillars and orange curtains. In the centre, a deity murti decorated with a large garland of flowers sits on a cushioned platform beneath a golden ornate arch. Two men sit on a red carpet in front of the shrine: the one on the left, in white dhoti and garlands, holds a microphone and a sheet of paper, while the one beside him wears orange robes and rudraksha beads and sits behind brass puja vessels, a bowl of offerings and a plate. To the right stands an empty golden throne with red cushions, and a framed portrait of a saint in orange robes sits on its seat. A red umbrella canopy and potted plants frame the scene. A photo-caption printed copyright line appears in the lower right of the frame.2010-11-05A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a maroon border stands at left, holding a lit aarti lamp toward an ornate shrine. Behind him a gilded arched canopy frames a deity murti dressed in red cloth, with garlands and a golden crown. In front, a gold and red ornate throne-like seat holds a framed portrait of a man in saffron-toned clothing with garlands on the frame. A small brass kalasha and a fire of oil lamps or aarti flame sit on the floor, with a red box of offerings at lower right. The walls and pillars are carved grey stone, lit for evening puja.2010-10-04A shaved-headed priest in white ritual clothes with a red-bordered dhoti and gold chain sits cross-legged before a red fire pit, pouring offerings into flames rising from it. He wears a white and yellow tilak and holds a microphone near his mouth. Behind him a golden deity murti stands beside a seated figure dressed in saffron-orange robes adorned with flower garlands; brass vessels and a kalasha sit at the front. The scene shows a homa at a temple shrine.2010-10-04Several women in white and cream traditional clothing kneel and sit around a gold-ornate ceremonial seat with red cushions. The seat is draped with a garland of yellow and orange flowers and holds a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes, labelled as a portrait, not a physical person. In front, silver thali trays hold offerings of flowers, sweets and lamps on a gold table. Gold carved panels and a red-and-white striped pillar frame the scene.2010-09-30November 21 20102010-11-21September 25 20102010-09-25A temple shrine scene during an oil-lamp ritual. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at left holding brass oil lamps (deepam) toward a gilded deity murti of a divine couple dressed in red and gold, with garlands of purple and white flowers. A red velvet backdrop hangs behind the figures, and a seated white-robed priest in white dhoti sits near a brass lamp stand. Fruit, a plate of betel leaves and a rounded basket of offerings sit on the stone floor in front, and the ornate carved temple pillars frame the shrine. A small seated figure in saffron on a pedestal appears in the lower centre. Orange-clad figures perform the aarti.2010-11-21July 08 20102010-07-08A four-panel collage of ritual scenes in an orange-walled hall. Top left: a seated priest in white beside a fire pit of stacked bricks with a flame, with two garlanded deity murtis or decorated idols behind. Top right: several people in orange and saffron clothing seated on mats before a fire pit, with brass plates of offerings and a kalasha-like vessel. Bottom left: a seated priest in white tending a fire pit, with a row of seated devotees in white and orange behind. Bottom right: a woman in orange sari seated on a red and gold throne while a priest in white and saffron presses a fire pit or puja plate near her feet, with a brass plate of offerings. Banners on the walls show printed text and images.2011-11-29 +2 copies