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A smiling man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl with gold-banded edges stands at left in front of a decorated altar, wearing a gold necklace, a rudraksha-style pendant, and a long garland of red, yellow and white flowers. He raises one hand in greeting. Behind him stands a group of three ornately decorated sculptures on a purple-draped platform: a figure in a red turban and jewelled gold necklaces at left, a central deity murti in a crown with silver ornaments, and a figure with a tall crown at right. Yellow marigold and red flower garlands frame them, and pink petals scatter the platform. In front, floral-garlanded kalasha-like pots and jewelled items rest on a dark cloth. The setting appears to be a temple-style shrine room with tiled walls.

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June 28 20142014-06-28A man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl with a yellow-gold border stands at left, palms pressed together in greeting, wearing a large gold pendant necklace, a gold chain, bangles and a red-and-yellow flower garland. Behind him on a raised platform, three deity murti are decorated with yellow, orange and red marigold garlands, white jasmine strands and pink flowers. The central murti wears a tall crown and jewelled ornaments; the murti to the left wears a red headcloth and layered gold necklaces, and the murti to the right wears a tall crown and a deep blue embroidered garment. Floral garlands and offerings are arranged in front of the platform, with pink petals scattered. Tiled walls and a gold-coloured stand appear in the background.2014-06-28 +1 copiesA standing man in a reddish-brown dhoti with gold border and a long multi-strand garland of red and orange flowers stands at left, hands raised in greeting, wearing a large gold pendant necklace and rudraksha-style beads. Behind him on a purple-draped platform stand three ornately decorated deity murti figures framed by arches of yellow, red and white flower garlands, with a crowned central figure. Flower garlands, flower heaps and decorated silver-and-gold items sit on the platform in front, next to a red cushioned chair at far left.2014-06-28 +1 copiesIndoor shrine at a temple-style ashram room with a tiled wall. A man in a rust-brown dhoti-style garment and a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, wearing a rudraksha-style garland, stands at left with his right hand raised in blessing. Behind him, three deity murti figures stand on a decorated platform framed by yellow marigold and red rose garlands; the central figure wears a crown and jewelled ornaments, and the figures at either side wear crowns and rich garments. Fresh white, pink and red flower garlands and petals lie in front, with two seated figures in floral and jewelled dress at the base. Gold staff and a red-upholstered chair appear at the edges.2014-06-28A standing man in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl with orange-gold borders stands at left beside a shrine, wearing a long garland of red and pink flowers, a gold pendant necklace and a gold chain, smiling with raised hand. Behind him three decorated murtis stand on a purple cloth-covered altar framed by yellow and red marigold garlands: a central figure in a tall crown with white garland, flanked by two figures in ornate jewelled costumes and red-and-gold attire. Offering trays, flower-decorated kalasha pots and floral heaps lie in front. Walls are tiled in ochre, and a dark ornate chair stands at the edge. The setting suggests a prana prathishta or puja at a temple shrine.2014-06-28June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple-style room showing three ornately decorated deity murtis on a purple draped altar, framed by garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. The central figure wears a tall crown and silver-gold ornaments, flanked by two figures in gold jewellery and rust-red garments. In the foreground, flower-garlanded offerings sit on the altar base with pink petals scattered. On the left, a standing person in a rust-red sari and a white-and-pink flower garland, hands joined in prayer, faces the altar beside an ornate gold-and-red chair. The scene appears to be a puja or prana prathishta ceremony.2014-06-28June 28 20142014-06-28A man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl with a gold ornamental necklace, a rudraksha-style mala and a flower garland stands at left beside a red-and-gold throne-like chair, smiling and gesturing toward a decorated altar. On the altar stand three deity murtis: a small figure in a red-brown cloth, and two larger figures in silver crowns and jewelled garments, all wreathed with yellow, red and white flower garlands. In the foreground are brass vessels, kalashas, flower arrangements of white and pink blooms, and sticks of incense on a purple cloth. The wall is tiled in warm beige and a ceiling fan is visible. The scene suggests a prana prathista ceremony at an ashram altar.2014-06-28 +1 copiesPhoto 11691878A priest in a rust-red dhoti and gold-toned shawl stands with hands folded at a garlanded shrine, a long red-and-white flower garland draped over his shoulders. Three sculpted deity murtis stand on a dark blue draped platform, banked with yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine garlands. The central figure wears a silver crown and an ornate silver-and-gold garment, the left figure wears a rust-coloured cloth and a red turban, and the right figure wears a purple garment with a silver crown. Flower offerings, leaf-wrapped bundles and a brass vessel lie in front of the platform. Behind the priest, another person in saffron robes stands near a gilded throne with a red velvet back. Ceremony appears to be an abhishekam or puja to the murtis.2014-06-28 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20152015-01-04