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Behind-the-scenes view of a temple decoration room with maroon curtains and a white floor. In the centre, a gilded ornate canopy and throne are dressed with flower garlands, and a figure in white and orange draped cloth stands near the throne. In the foreground a table and floor hold heaped purple and maroon velvet fabrics, white cloth, a blue plastic sheet, loose marigold and jasmine garlands, and a small bottle. At right, a gold-painted elephant-shaped stand and a gold-painted deity figure with rope and bamboo poles are visible. A framed portrait hangs on the back wall.

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A photograph of a temple-decoration workspace in a bright room. On a steel-topped table lie folded and rolled fabrics in deep blue, maroon, magenta and lime green, with orange ribbons and gold-and-white beaded ornaments at left. Behind the table stands a large gilded lion-faced figure beside a gold-and-red pedestal, and a painted blue backdrop with gold decorations is visible at upper left. A woman in an orange sari sits at the right, working on the cloth. Scattered petals and flower garlands lie on the floor.2011-10-01October 01 20112011-10-01Indoor temple-style ritual in a decorated hall with purple-lit ceiling and red draped walls. On the left, a seated figure in orange-brown cloth with hands pressed in namaskar sits on a gold throne with a gold canopy. Center right, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with purple-bordered shawl bows before a gilded ornate throne draped in green, garlanded with yellow and white flowers. Other priests in white dhotis stand beside him, and a bowing figure in white is near brass lamps and a gold-trimmed platform. Scattered petals cover the floor, and devotees' heads are visible at the bottom edge.2015-10-18The photo is rotated sideways. Bundles of folded cloth dominate the frame: deep blue velvet pieces, a maroon/red cloth with gold border, bright pink and orange cloth, and a blue plastic-wrapped bundle. A wooden stick with a red wrapping and orange thread lies across the cloths. At upper left, ornate gold-leafed carved wood and a red-painted frame appear, with a small framed picture at the left edge. A white cloth with gold trim sits at lower right. No people are visible.2011-10-01A temple-style ritual hall with white canopy draping, where several people in white and rust-coloured clothing attend a ceremony around a blue-skirted altar heaped with yellow flowers. At centre, a metal deity murti is decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands, and to the right a gilded throne backs a seated deity figure hung with garlands. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and orange shawl sits at left beside brass vessels, flower pots, and fruit offerings. A standing man in white dhoti with a gold-trimmed cloth and a kneeling figure with orange wrap and rudraksha are among the participants, with microphones on stands in the foreground. The scene appears to be a samaya deeksha homa ritual.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesMay 07 20172017-05-07A temple-style ritual scene before a golden arched shrine. Two deity murtis, adorned with garlands of red, orange, white and purple flowers, are dressed in cloth. A bald priest in an orange-brown robe and gold-bordered dhoti stands at center, reaching toward the murtis with one hand. A man in white dhoti and an orange turban on the right holds a teal silk cloth draped over the shrine. A seated attendant in orange, at left, holds a small brass bell. Brass vessels, a lamp, and scattered red petals lie on the floor, which is covered by a patterned rug. Consistent with an abhishekam or alankara puja.2015-01-09April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesPhotograph inside a temple shrine hall. A large gilded deity murti seated on a maroon draped throne is decorated with marigold and rose garlands and a jewelled necklace. In front stand a silver and brass oil lamp and a gilded kalasha-like vessel with flower offerings. On the left, a man in orange robes stands with his hands folded in front of him. In the centre, a woman in a white and gold-bordered shawl wears a white flower garland over her hair, facing the deity with her back to the camera. Behind them, another person in orange robes holds a lamp, and white-clad attendants stand near the entrance. Flower petals are scattered on the floor.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOctober 18 20152015-10-18