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Photograph of a ritual in a decorated hall. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a red-and-white beaded sacred thread, holds a tiered brass aarti lamp with several lit flames toward a seated figure on a gold-rimmed throne against a painted backdrop of a large green banyan tree and a sunset. The seated figure wears an orange-red cloth and a gold necklace; the appearance is uncertain, so the identity is not established. Around them sit devotees: women in gold and red saris, a man in a light green kurta, and others in white and red garments. A silver trident stands to the right of the throne. Lit oil lamps and green palm plants fill the stage.

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December 29 20142014-12-29A photo of a ceremony on a raised stage backdropped by a painted banyan tree and sunset scene. A figure seated on a gold-rimmed throne, wearing a red-orange robe with a gold necklace, raises a hand in greeting. A shaved-headed priest in orange-red dhoti and rudraksha mala at left holds an oil lamp cluster toward the seated figure. Seated devotees in white, green and orange-red garments face the stage, and a trident stands beside the throne.2014-12-29December 29 20142014-12-29A photograph of a puja at a stage set with a painted backdrop of a large green banyan tree against a sunset landscape. A seated figure in a gold-framed throne in the centre wears an orange-red garment and a rudraksha mala, raising one hand in greeting; the throne and seated figure are the focal point. In front, a shaved-headed priest in orange-and-gold dhoti and shawl, with tilak, holds a tray of lit oil lamps toward the throne. Devotees sit on the green mat in orange, white and cream clothing, some in red-and-gold shawls, and a man in a pale green kurta sits center. A trident stands to the right of the throne and a kalasha is near the front, amid potted palms and plants.2014-12-29December 29 20142014-12-29A ritual gathering on a stage before a painted backdrop of a large tree with hanging aerial roots and a sunset temple scene. A seated figure on a golden circular throne with a red-orange cloth, long dark hair and a rudraksha-style mala, raises a hand in blessing. In the foreground a bald priest in orange-red dhoti and shawl with gold trim holds a tray of lit oil lamps. Seated devotees in red, orange, white and green garments surround them, and a trident stands to the right beside a deity murti adorned with garlands.2014-12-29December 30 20142014-12-30A photograph of a temple-style hall with wooden walls and beams, crystal chandeliers and a painted sunset backdrop with trees. A man in orange and gold robes, with shaved head, raises a large lit ceremonial lamp toward the centre. Seated devotees in white and red garments, some with red shawls, sit on the floor around the stage. On the right, a deity murti is decorated with garlands and ornate gold jewellery beneath a golden canopy. A seated figure in red and white stands on the left beside a golden-brown setting. Oil lamps and offerings are placed on the floor, and a trident stands in the centre; this is an aarti-style ritual.2014-12-30A photograph of an evening puja on a stage set with a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree and a sunset sky. A shaven-headed attendant in red-orange robes and rudraksha beads stands at left holding a tall lit multi-tiered brass lamp. Devotees in white and red sit cross-legged on the floor, some holding small brass lamps, and a silver trident stands beside the throne.2014-12-30December 29 20142014-12-29December 29 20142014-12-29A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange wrap, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and an ornate gold-toned necklace, sits on a large gilded throne before a painted backdrop of a great banyan tree at dusk. A standing priest with a shaved head, wearing a red-orange and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, holds a tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames toward the throne. Several devotees in white and red garments sit cross-legged on the stage floor holding lit oil lamps and offerings, while a tall silver trident stands beside the throne. Potted palms and gold-trimmed panels frame the scene, consistent with a paada pooja (foot-worship) ritual.2014-12-30