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A photograph of a temple-hall offering. A figure in a maroon dhoti and a wrap with a multicoloured garland stands at left, one hand raised in a wave, wearing an orange head cloth and gold necklace. Behind him a large deity murti stands in front of a golden-orange draped backdrop and a red and gold ornate arch, the murti adorned with a tiered multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green and white. A carpet holds dozens of silver trays of naivedyam: sweets, fruit, rice dishes and bananas. A red velvet curtain, a red-cushioned seat and an air conditioner complete the room. The figure appears to be a devotee or priest, and the scene is a 108-dish naivedyam offering.

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Annadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesA photo of a temple hall with a large golden arch framing a deity murti pair decorated with multicoloured garlands in red, green, yellow and white. Many silver and steel bowls of food, including sweets and fruit offerings, are arranged on a red patterned carpet in front of the murti, consistent with a naivedyam offering. A standing figure on the left wears an orange-and-red robe, a crown or headband, and long flower garlands, and raises a hand in greeting. Purple drapes hang behind, with an air conditioner unit and a window on the right.2013-11-17 +1 copiesNovember 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple hall during a ritual offering. A standing man in a maroon-and-rust dhoti-style garment wears a saffron-orange head cloth and a long garland of yellow and white flowers, and he raises one hand in greeting. Beside him an ornate golden arch frames a deity murti shown with multicolored flower garlands in green, red, yellow and purple. Large brass plates of food offerings. Maroon velvet drapes, a white air conditioner and a small wicker seat fill the background.2013-11-17A photograph inside a hall with maroon velvet drapes and a white wall with an air conditioning unit. In the foreground a long spread of food offerings is arranged on a red patterned carpet, many silver and metal bowls of sweets, rice and other dishes, with a white mound of food at left. Behind them a golden arched canopy frames two deity murtis decorated with garlands of yellow, red, green and purple flowers. At left a standing man wears an orange-saffron head covering, a yellow and red flower garland, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and a reddish-brown dhoti-style cloth, raising one hand in greeting. Naivedyam offerings are displayed before the deities.2013-11-17A photograph of a ceremonial offering in an indoor hall with maroon curtains. A standing man in rust-red and orange clothing, wearing a small orange crown or turban, a long garland of mixed-colour flowers and a beaded necklace, raises one hand in greeting. Behind him, a golden arched frame surrounds an altar with two deity murti heavily garlanded in red, yellow, green and purple flowers, set against a gold-yellow cloth. In front, many metal trays and bowls of food offerings. A white air conditioner and a wicker chair stand at the sides.2013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17A photograph of a standing person in a dark red-brown robe and matching cap, wearing a long multicoloured flower garland with a yellow garland at the shoulders and a red-and-white garland draped down the front, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. Beside them stands a large deity murti or decorated image covered in an elaborate flower garland of red, yellow, green, purple and white blossoms, with a golden-orange silk cloth draped behind and below, set before a maroon velvet curtain and a golden arched frame. Offerings in plastic bags and a small container sit at the base, and a white floor-standing air conditioner and fan are at the right edge.2013-11-17A photograph of a standing man with a shaved head and a red-brown cap, wearing a maroon dhoti and draped in multicoloured flower garlands with yellow marigolds, red and purple blossoms, and a white jasmine strand. He raises one hand in greeting, smiling. Beside him stands a large deity figure decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow, green and purple, a golden crown and ornate jewelled panels, set before a golden arched niche with magenta curtains and a gold-coloured drape. A floor fan and an air conditioner stand at the right edge. Appearance is insufficient to identify the man; he is described by role and clothing only.2013-11-17A standing man in a rust-brown dhoti-style garment and brown turban-like headwear smiles and raises his right hand in greeting beside an elaborate deity arrangement. He wears layered garlands of yellow marigold, white and red flowers, and a rudraksha-style mala around his neck. Behind him stands a large golden arch framing a maroon velvet backdrop. The deity figures, two murtis, are dressed in ornate multicolored flower garlands arranged in tiered rows of yellow, green, red and purple, with gold and pink decorative fabric and offerings placed on a golden-yellow draped platform. A white air conditioner and a floor fan stand at the right edge.2013-11-17July 21 20132013-07-21November 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copies