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A group of men in white dhotis and white shirts, plus a few in red and cream traditional wear, stand around a central golden throne in an ornate temple hall with blue and pink painted columns. A figure seated on the throne wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with long garlands of yellow and red flowers, and a crown-like headpiece. To the left stands a man in a red silk garment and cream dhoti holding a flower garland; to the right, a woman in a red and gold saree with a flower garland and bindi stands beside a man in cream kurta. Many men raise their arms in celebration. Foreground is a large spread of fruit trays, bananas, watermelon, mangoes, pineapples and sweets on banana leaves and steel plates, a traditional offering or engagement ceremony.

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June 19 20132013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19A group of about fifteen people stands in front of a decorated temple shrine with blue walls, red and orange pillars, and gold-framed niches holding deity figures. In the centre, a man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl with a long garland, flanked by a red-and-gold clad couple wearing floral garlands, stands before a golden throne-like seat with a raised hand. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts with rudraksha-style necklaces stand together. The front of the frame is covered with trays of fruit including bananas, pineapples, watermelon, mangoes and sweets, arranged for an offering, with a red-and-orange cloth beneath.2013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19Group photo at a temple hall with a painted blue and orange shrine backdrop and a gold-framed doorway. Centre, a bare-chested man wearing an orange-gold dhoti and a long garland stands on a raised golden platform, one hand raised in blessing. He is flanked by a woman in a red sari with a white flower garland and a man in a white dhoti with a cream shawl. Around them stand about eight other people in red, orange and pink saris, red and cream kurtas and white dhotis, many holding white flower garlands. In the foreground, large trays of fruit including watermelon, jackfruit, bananas, mangoes, grapes and pineapple are laid out as offerings, with packaged sweets. The scene suggests a blessing or festive temple ritual.2013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19A group photo in a temple hall with painted pillars and a gilded arch. At centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange cloth, a red and white flower garland and a gold-coloured necklace, seated on a golden throne-like seat under a canopy. Around him stand a dozen adults and children in saris, dhotis and shirts. Many wear marigold and red garlands; some hold trays. In front are many offering trays with bananas, pineapples, watermelon, jackfruit, mangoes, apples and sweets, with plantain leaves and packaged snacks. Painted deity figures flank the pillars and oil lamps hang above.2013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19