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A photograph of a ritual worship scene inside a hall. A man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold bracelet, raises a small silver cup or lamp toward a seated deity murti. The murti sits on a gold-framed throne draped in a dense arrangement of garlands in yellow, red, green, purple and white. Another person in orange stands behind and to the left, and a white floor air conditioner is visible. Golden offering trays and orange-red flower garlands surround the altar. The man has long swept-back hair and distinctive adornments; the appearance is a person, performing abhishekam or aarti in a ritual role.

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May 25 20132013-05-25A photograph of a ritual scene before a golden throne-like seat draped with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green, purple and white, with orange marigold strings along its base. A small brass deity murti or figure in orange-brown garments stands at the centre of the decorated seat. A man with long dark hair wearing a rust-orange dhoti with gold border, a red and white rudraksha-style mala, a gold necklace and a gold armlet stands at left, holding a brass aarti or puja lamp over the murti with his hands, apparently performing an aarti. A purple cloth hangs behind the seat and an orange silk cloth lies on the table. Behind him a cream wall, maroon curtains and a partly visible bald person in white at the lower left edge.2013-09-28 +1 copiesMay 26 20132013-05-26A man in a rust-orange dhoti-style garment with a gold border stands in profile before a richly decorated deity murti, performing puja. He wears a long red and white rudraksha-style garland, a gold armlet and bangles, and a vertical tilak with a red dot on his forehead. He holds a small silver handheld bell in one hand and a gold vessel rests nearby. The deity behind is a standing figure in orange cloth framed by an arch of marigolds, roses and white flowers in purple, yellow, green and red. A golden pot and flower offerings sit at the base. The person is positioned as the ritual officiant, with a person presence based on long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron-toned clothing, though appearance is only partially clear.2013-05-25 +1 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25A man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching upper cloth, with a red-and-pink flower garland and a gold armlet, stands at left performing a puja. He holds a small silver vessel with a spout over a gold lamp or puja tray filled with flowers and offerings. To the right, a richly decorated deity murti in orange and gold dress and ornaments stands within a tiered arch of red, yellow, purple and white garlands. Marigolds and marigold petals surround the offering tray, and a pale pink wall forms the backdrop.2013-05-25A photograph of a man in a rust-brown robe and red-and-white flower garland, with a gold armlet, performing puja at a deity murti in a flower-decorated shrine. He holds a silver bell in his right hand and a golden implement over a brass vessel with his left. The deity murti, in brown and gold garments, stands beneath a tall arch of marigolds, roses and white jasmine in red, yellow, purple and green. Offerings of flowers and a gold kalasha sit on a floral-covered platform.2013-05-25May 25 20132013-05-25May 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25A photograph of a ceremonial puja at a gold throne (peetha) decorated with multicolored flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, white and purple. A seated deity murti or small statue in orange-brown dress sits at the centre of the garlanded throne. A man in a rust-orange dhoti with a gold waist band, gold armlet, gold bracelet and a long red-bead rudraksha-style garland stands at left, pouring liquid from a small brass vessel. An orange-and-gold cloth covers the table in front, and a partly visible bald man in orange sits at the lower left edge.2013-05-25May 25 20132013-05-25