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A ceremonial blessing at a temple-style hall with a decorated deity murti behind, draped in pink, orange and white flower garlands. Three women in deep red and pink saris sit with palms pressed together, one with a white-and-red garland and rudraksha-style mala. A man in a saffron turban and saffron robe stands at right, holding a silver bowl and sprinkling petals or water over the seated women. Another robed man in orange-and-gold cloth stands beside him with a rudraksha-style mala. A gold ceremonial umbrella and an orange-and-yellow ceremonial flag with a rounded emblem stand nearby. Crowd members watch from the background. a person cues are the swept-back hair, saffron clothing and mala on the figure at right.

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October 21 20152015-10-21A photograph of a ritual during a puja in a hall, with decorated deity murti and floral garlands in the background. Three women in red and pink saris with garlands sit with hands folded in prayer. A bald priest in orange-and-gold robes and a red turban stands at right, sprinkling water or petals from a metal bowl over the women, while an attendant in orange stands nearby. A golden kalasha-like ornament and ceremonial umbrella are visible at right. Several small figures are visible in the background. The scene reads as a blessing or abhishekam ritual, with a red-and-orange ceremonial banner on a golden staff.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA ceremonial puja inside a decorated shrine tent in front of a large deity murti adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands and jewelled necklaces. Four women sit cross-legged on the floor in red and magenta saris with rudraksha-style garlands and marigold malas, palms pressed together in prayer. A man in a red turban and red garment with a red-and-gold mala stands at right, holding a bowl and sprinkling petals or powder over the women. Beside him an attendant in a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered cloth leans in holding a silver bowl. A gold-and-crimson parasol with fringed edges stands at far right, and a saffron and red pennant hangs behind them.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA temple-style ritual hall with a gilded arched shrine behind a floral-garlanded deity murti. A man in a red-saffron turban and dhoti, wearing a red-and-white rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, holds a silver bowl and sprinkles petals toward three seated girls in pink, orange and red salwar-style dresses with white flower garlands. A bald priest in a reddish-brown dhoti with gold border, bare-shouldered and wearing bead necklaces and arm bands, stands with his back to the camera. Coconuts, green vegetables and a silver bowl sit on a decorated tray in front. Petals scatter in the air; a ritual canopy and umbrella frame the scene.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA ritual puja scene in a temple hall beneath a white canopy with gold arch. On the right, a man in an orange-red turban and rust-orange garments with a long red flower garland and gold ornaments holds a pink flower and a silver vessel while raising his arm in blessing. On the left, a shaved-headed priest with his back to the camera wears an orange-brown dhoti and red-orange shawl with a black rudraksha mala. Three young girls in pink and orange saris with flower garlands sit cross-legged on the floor. Before them lie coconuts, bananas, cucumbers and a brass bowl on a yellow ritual mat, with petals scattered on the floor. Behind is a deity murti adorned with garlands and a kalasha-style ornament; a golden umbrella and ceremonial standards stand nearby.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copies