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A ceremonial puja scene in a temple hall. A seated man in orange-red robes with a red and white garland and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a red-cushioned golden throne flanked by golden lion figures, whose heart-shaped backdrop is decorated with yellow, red, white and purple flower garlands. Standing in front, a bald priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, with white ash marks on his forehead and arms, handles offerings near a brass pot. A man in an orange turban and red garland and a priest in white stand to the right among floral decorations. At lower left, a young disciple in orange robes with a white ash-marked forehead sits cross-legged beside flower garlands and a metal vessel. Six people are visible.

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A temple ritual on a raised white stage decorated with marigold and rose garlands. Centre-left, a figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and rudraksha mala sits cross-legged before a brass vessel, flower arrangement and offerings. A bare-chested priest with white sandalwood markings and a white headband stands bending over the offerings, holding a flower. Behind them, a large heart-shaped throne with golden lion armrests is covered in red, yellow and white flower garlands; a seated figure in a rust-red robe and rudraksha garland holds a flower bouquet. Right, a person in a red dress and cream turban holds a small golden bowl, beside garlanded deity murti and a seated figure in red. Smoke rises at the left edge.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25A ceremonial wedding ritual inside a hall decorated with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Seated on a gold-and-red throne with a lion-carved base is a figure in a saffron-orange garment and a red and white flower garland, holding a small bouquet. A priest in a reddish-brown dhoti with white tilak and bare shoulders holds a brass vessel near a standing young man in a white turban, red-and-yellow garland and red silk garment. A seated boy in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged at a fire and offering tray. Other people in pink, purple and red sarees stand behind the garlanded pillars, and a seated man in reddish-brown sits near the throne.2013-12-25A ceremonial hall with a gold-and-red throne decorated with flower garlands and gold lion figures. A figure with long dark hair, wearing a saffron shawl, multiple rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold bangles, sits on the throne smiling with hands folded; this appearance-based candidate is a person in a seated role of honour. To the right, a seated man in an orange-brown robe sits near two large deity murti figures in pink and purple silk with flower garlands. In the foreground, young men in saffron robes with white forehead bands perform a ritual, one holding a flaming or incense-bearing object, with brass pots, flower garlands and yellow flowers on the floor.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25A ceremonial wedding ritual in a decorated hall with a fire pit at lower left where a priest in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas performs a homa with his hands raised. Two ornate kalyana murti figures, dressed in pink and green silk, sit on a bench draped with white, yellow and magenta marigold garlands. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe sits on a golden floor seat gesturing with a raised hand, while a man in a white turban and a red cloth with gold border stands with folded hands, facing another in an orange turban. A golden lion-shaped seat and a large floral heart-shaped backdrop frame the scene. A seated figure at the upper left wears a red shawl and garland. Brass vessels and flower arrangements sit on the floor in front.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25April 27 20122012-04-27A ceremonial puja scene in a hall with a gold-carved throne draped in green and magenta cloth and heaped with red and multicolored flower garlands. Standing before the throne, a man in white dhoti and white turban, with white marks on his arms and a gold necklace, is being garlanded with white and red flower malas by a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti and a white turban. Two shaved-headed young sannyasis in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and white tilak marks kneel on the floor near a small flame and offering vessels. A woman in a red-brown sari with a garland sits on a separate flower-decorated seat at left. The setting appears to be a ritual homa or puja.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA ceremonial temple-style scene in a bright hall with a white floor. On the left, a figure in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits behind a small brick fire pit with a flame, performing a homa with offerings in brass bowls, fruits, a coconut and a green leaf. Behind him, a seated man in a dark robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate red and gold throne decorated with yellow and white garlands. At the right, several priests in red, pink and orange garments with turbans and gold-trimmed cloth stand before a large gold-framed alcove holding a deity murti draped in red and adorned with flower garlands, offering cloth and flowers. Two orange-clad attendants flank the central fire area, and a few other seated devotees sit near the throne.2013-12-25A ceremonial scene in a temple-like hall. A man with long, swept-back dark hair and an orange saffron shawl and dhoti stands at left, reaching toward a seated figure in a red-cushioned gilded golden throne. 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