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A satsang at a temple-style hall with a deity murti of Lord Kartikeya (Murugan) decorated with white and red garlands, flanked by two consorts and a golden peacock vahana, with red and gold banners behind. A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with tiger-striped cushion wears an orange-red turban and orange robe, holding a long spear and hands folded in greeting; a rudraksha-style garland is visible. Standing at right, a shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti with bare chest and tilak performs a ritual before the murti, with brass lamps and offerings on a red carpet.

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Photograph of a temple-style hall during a ritual. On the left, a seated bearded man in an orange-brown wrap and a saffron turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-skin cover, hands folded in namaskar, with a white flower garland, a ceremonial spear and a small side table nearby. Opposite him, a deity murti with a crown and a decorated golden peacock vehicle sits under a red canopy, garlanded with white flowers, flanked by two consorts and red-and-gold banners. On the right, a bare-chested priest in orange dhoti and rudraksha beads waves a lit aarti lamp before the deity. Brass oil lamps and offering plates surround the altar on a red carpet.2016-11-03A golden ornate throne with a tiger-skin cushion sits on the left, occupied by a man in an orange-brown turban and matching robe with a white-and-pink flower garland, hands folded in greeting, a long gold-tipped staff leaning beside him and a small side table with a cup. At the center, a deity murti of a crowned figure with a peacock-shaped golden vahana is decorated with white and red flower garlands and red drapery, flanked by two smaller figures. On the right, a man in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala performs aarti with a lamp before the murti. Red and gold pennants and brass oil lamps surround the shrine, with a rose-patterned rug on the floor.2016-11-03A photograph of a temple-style satsang hall with a golden peetha throne at left. A man in saffron-orange robes with a light-coloured garland, orange turban and beard sits on the throne with hands joined in namaskar; a golden spear rests beside him. In the centre, a decorated deity murti of a six-faced figure with peacock vahana and red-and-green garlands stands on a gold pedestal, flanked by two smaller figures. A priest in orange dhoti and bare chest, adorned with rudraksha, performs aarti with a lamp near the murti. A woman in orange sari stands behind holding a kalasha, with brass lamps on stands around. Red-and-gold banners hang at the sides.2016-11-03November 03 20162016-11-03November 03 20162016-11-03A photograph inside a temple hall during a Skanda Shasti Brahmotsava puja. At center stands a deity murti of Lord Kartikeya with a crown, flanked by two female figures, draped in a white and green garland and decorated with a large golden peacock vahana. Red and yellow embroidered ceremonial banners frame the murti. On the left, a seated man in saffron clothing with an orange turban and a white flower garland sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat holding a spear-like staff and a small glass, hands in anjali. On the right, a priest in orange dhoti with rudraksha mala and tilak performs aarti with a lamp and bell before the murti, while another attendant in orange stands behind holding a brass lamp. Brass oil lamps, offering plates and a red carpet complete the setting.2016-11-03November 03 20162016-11-03 +2 copiesA seated man in a golden ornate throne on the left wears an orange-brown turban, a white flower garland, rudraksha malas and an orange-saffron cloth, with a golden spear beside him and a small wooden side table holding a white cup. Facing him in the centre is a richly decorated deity murti of a deity with a golden peacock vahana, dressed in green cloth and draped with white and red flower garlands, with two consort figures flanking it under yellow and red decorative banners. A priest in orange dhoti and bare upper body stands at right performing aarti with a lamp, and a second attendant kneels at the lower right near brass oil lamps and offerings on a red cloth. The scene suggests a Skanda Shasti festival satsang in a temple-style hall.2016-11-03A photograph of a temple ritual in a hall with red and gold decor. A man seated on a gold-and-maroon throne wears an orange-red turban, a pink-and-white flower garland and an orange-brown cloth, with palms pressed together in greeting; a spear-like staff rests beside him. Before a decorated deity murti of a deity with a gold peacock-and-serpent base, wrapped in white and red flower garlands, a priest in saffron-orange dhoti and rudraksha mala waves incense smoke. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like brass vessel and small offering plates stand in front, and red-and-gold triangular banners flank the shrine. Physical people visible: the seated man, the priest and one partly visible attendant in orange at the right edge.2016-11-03A photograph inside a temple hall showing a deity murti of a warrior god with a crown and a spear, adorned with white and red flower garlands, flanked by two smaller female figures, and seated on a golden peacock-shaped vahana. Gold kalasha lamps and brass oil lamps stand on a red-carpeted floor. To the left, a seated man in a saffron-orange robe and orange turban, wearing a white flower garland and holding a white cup, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a spear beside him. On the right, a priest in an orange dhoti with a bare upper body rings a bell during puja, with offerings of fruit and flowers on a tray in front of the murti. Red and gold festoon banners hang around the shrine.2016-11-03November 03 20162016-11-03November 03 20162016-11-03