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Night ritual photograph of a padapuja-style worship at an outdoor setting. A man in an orange-saffron shawl and a gold beaded necklace with a gold cord and pendant stands at left, reaching toward two silver-toned deity murti figures, one with a crown and raised hand. Beside him a bald man in a white dhoti with gold border and gold necklace stands watching, a small brass plate in front. The dark background and soft light suggest evening. Two physical people are visible. Whether the orange-clad man is the a person candidate cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so identity is left unsure.

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A night-time ritual at an outdoor stage where a young man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold trim and gold necklaces pours or sprinkles white powder from a gold bowl over two metallic deity murtis, a male and female figure with crowns and ornaments. Beside them a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold-beaded necklace bends forward, and a bald man in white with glasses and a gold-bordered shawl sits to the right. A small golden vessel and offering plate rest on a white cloth; white powder dusts the murtis' bases and marigold-like flowers lie on the stage. Abhishekam and padapuja appear to be taking place.2012-01-08Night-time ritual photograph of an abhishekam at an outdoor stage. A young man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-edged shawl pours liquid from a gold kalasha-style vessel held over a silver tray. Beside him a bald man in white dhoti and shawl wears a long gold-beaded mala and tends the offering. Two large silver-white and gold-tinted deity murti figures stand to the right, one with an ornate crown and raised arm, the other with a tall crown. A man wearing glasses and a white shawl sits at the far right edge. Dark night background with orange decorative poles.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange draped clothing and a gold necklace with a gold armlet performs a puja at night, his hand raised over two golden deity murti figures crowned with tall ornate headdresses. A red tilak mark is on his forehead, and a bowl of offerings is held nearby in the dark background.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Night photograph of a priest in saffron-orange robes with a gold-coloured necklace and gold armband pouring liquid from a conch-shaped vessel over two silver-coloured deity murti figures, one with a crown and holding a trident-like staff. Water streams down over them in an abhishekam. Behind them, a second person in white ritual clothing with a gold necklace and glasses sits at the lower right, and a white cloth and orange-wrapped pole stand in the background against dark trees.2012-01-08A night-time abhishekam scene in which a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and gold bead necklaces pours water from a silver kalasha over golden metal deity murtis of a crowned figure. Water streams down over the golden forms against a black background. The priest is performing a pad-puja style ritual and wears gold bangles and a gold rudraksha-style beaded mala. A small blue-and-white logo appears in the top left corner.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A shaved-headed man in an orange saffron shawl and a beaded rudraksha mala with gold ornaments pours liquid from a golden vessel over a white-coated deity murti on a dark stage. He wears a red tilak and a gold bracelet. Beside the murti stand gold ritual implements, including a trident-like staff and a decorated stand. The setting is a nighttime abhishekam at an event, with a dark background.2012-01-08