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A ceremonial hall draped in deep red cloth, with gold-framed thrones garlanded in yellow and red flowers under ornate gold parasol canopies. On the far left, a seated man in an orange-and-gold shawl with rudraksha beads sits on a gilded throne flanked by a lion carving. Beside him stands a trident. At center, a priest in white dhoti and orange shawl kneels before a fire built from stacked red bricks, holding a sacred implement and tending flames near a decorated kalasha and brass vessels. Another priest in white kneels at right beside the fire, and at far right a seated figure in a red-and-gold robe sits before deity murtis draped with garlands. Ritual objects include brass lamps, plates of flowers and fruit, and a striped mat on the floor. The scene shows a homa with offerings in a formal temple-like setting.

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Ceremonial puja hall with rich red walls and striped woven mats on the floor. On the right, a priest in white dhoti with an orange shawl stands before a deity murti decorated with marigold garlands and a gold crown, with a small fire burning on a brick fire pit in front. A seated attendant in orange and white clothes tends the offerings, and silver lamps, kalasha vessels and flower-filled trays surround the fire. Gilded thrones with golden umbrellas and ornate peetha stands are arranged across the room. On the far left, a seated figure in orange robes with a turban and garlands sits with hands joined in a gesture of respect.2015-07-13July 13 20152015-07-13A temple-style ritual hall with several gilded thrones under ornate umbrellas, each bearing a deity murti draped in garlands of yellow and orange flowers. In the centre, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl stands before a red-draped altar, while another white-clad priest with a saffron-and-orange head cloth attends beside him. Brass plates, kalasha vessels, bowls of offerings and a silver-rimmed platform with flower-decorated vessels fill the floor, which is covered with striped woven mats. On the right, musicians seated on the mat play instruments with microphones, and a bearded man in white dhoti and orange shawl sits among them. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam performed by priests before the deity murtis.2015-07-13July 13 20152015-07-13July 13 20152015-07-13July 13 20152015-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20152015-07-13 +2 copiesTwo men in white dhotis stand before a fire pit at a ritual homa on a striped woven mat, with a bright flame rising from the offering. The man on the left, bare-chested with a dark beard, pours from a small silver vessel and holds a pink-and-purple flower bundle over a brass plate. The man on the right wears a saffron-orange headcloth and a yellow shawl, holding a silver cup and a small bowl. Marigold garlands drape tall gold-finished kalasha pots and ornate golden staffs with trident finials frame the scene. Behind them, a red-draped seat is decorated with flowers, and two seated figures in saffron robes with rudraksha malas sit at the left edge. Brass bowls, flower petals and a silver tray lie on the floor in front.2015-07-13A ritual worship scene in a decorated hall with striped woven mats on the floor. Three ornate golden thrones, each with a canopy, hold garlanded murti figures of deities decorated with flower garlands and jewelled ornaments. In the centre, a standing figure in white dhoti and a shawl with a saffron-coloured border performs worship, with a golden crown and a garland of red and yellow flowers; the figure's face and form are not clearly enough distinct to confirm identity, so the appearance is uncertain. Nearby, a woman in a white sari with a yellow border stands and a man in white dhoti stands at the left. At the front, brass vessels, a kalasha, offerings of fruit and sweets, flower garlands and oil lamps sit on a low platform. Two musicians in white clothing, one with a shawl, sit at microphones at the right, singing or chanting, with a tall brass lamp stand nearby.2015-07-13A temple ritual before a gilded shrine with a pink-backed niche holding large deity murtis draped in yellow and white cloth and garlanded with red, yellow and white flowers. In front, a bare-chested priest in a yellow dhoti raises his arms, while two seated priests in white dhotis and tall brown-and-green caps wear white flower garlands. A tall silver lamp stand with a bowl of flame and a tray of fruit, brass vessels and scattered flower petals fill the foreground. At right, a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti sits and tends the ritual. The scene reads as a puja or abhishekam; no a person candidate is clearly identifiable.2013-07-18July 13 20152015-07-13July 13 20152015-07-13