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A photograph of a ritual on a white stage before a decorated backdrop with a gold arched frame and green drape. Garlanded deity murtis and figures in red, purple and ornate garments sit on thrones wrapped in marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. In the foreground a priest in reddish-brown dhoti and bare chest holds a lit oil lamp toward a small brick fire pit area. Nearby a man in orange cloth kneels with clasped hands, a second orange-clad figure sits to the right, and a white bowl, brass vessels, green leaves and dried sticks lie on the floor. A man in a saffron-orange garment with a garland stands at the far right, and a seated man in red garments with a garland sits at the left by a gold-and-red throne. Several garland-decorated figures and murtis occupy the background, consistent with a padapuja or homa-style ceremony.

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A stage ceremony with garlanded deity murti and figures seated on decorated thrones against a maroon curtain. A bald priest in a red dhoti and an orange-robed attendant kneel at a small brick fire pit, the priest holding a ladle or lamp over offerings in a bowl. A young devotee in orange kneels with hands folded near a bundle of sticks and a brass vessel. A man in orange and a figure in red stand behind, and a seated figure in red sits on a gold throne at left. Marigold and multicoloured garlands drape every seat and idol.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25A temple-style ritual hall with a white tiled floor and a red curtain behind. In the foreground a monk in orange robes sits cross-legged before a spread of fruits, coconuts, sugarcane, plates of sweets, flowers and a brass vessel as a puja offering. A second monk in orange sits beside him. Along the right and centre, several ornate golden thrones hold deity murtis and figures dressed in red, pink and purple silk, all heavily garlanded with yellow, orange and red marigold flower strands. A standing man in an orange turban and red-and-gold dhoti, wearing a garland, stands near the thrones. Scattered flower petals lie on the floor. On the left a seated figure in red garments sits on a gold-and-red throne flanked by a lion, with a second seated figure in red nearby.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA ritual scene on a stage before a gold-framed shrine with garlanded deity murti of a pair of seated figures, one crowned, with marigold garlands draped across the image. In the foreground a bald priest in orange dhoti and bare chest kneels at a brass bowl, extending his arm over a small fire pit of sticks. Beside him an orange-clad assistant bends forward on the stage, and another figure in orange kneels at the left with silver vessels and leaves. Standing behind, a man in white turban and a man in orange shawl hold garland-decorated positions near the shrine, and a figure in purple sits at left. Red velvet drapes frame the backdrop.2013-12-25A stage ceremony with ornate golden thrones and deity murti decorated with floral garlands in orange, red and purple. Two priests sit on the stage floor in front of a lit oil lamp and brass plates of flowers and fruit; the priest in the foreground wears a saffron-orange robe and a shaved head, and the other wears an orange cloth. A figure in a red-and-white sari sits on a red-cushioned throne at left. Standing at right are attendants in white dhotis and a man in a golden turban and orange garment. Burgundy drapes form the backdrop. The scene appears to be a puja or padapuja setting.2015-01-09Ceremonial stage at a temple hall with a maroon velvet drape and gold-framed thrones decorated with marigold garlands. Two central figures in red and pink silk sit on a raised seat, flanked by garlanded deity murti and figures in pink and purple. At left, a figure in saffron sits on a red-and-gold throne while two priests in saffron and orange cloth sit on the floor before a ritual setup of brick-lined fire pit, dried sticks, brass vessels, fruit and flowers. Standing attendants in saffron and white with turbans complete the scene.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25April 30 20152015-04-30 +1 copies