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Photo of a Meenakshi Tirukalyanam-style ritual in a decorated hall with a maroon backdrop and striped rug. A standing priest in an orange-brown dhoti and red turban holds a ritual object at left. Centre, a woman in a white sari with a purple border and a man in white dhoti stand before a golden canopy and a silver-framed seat holding a deity murti garlanded with yellow flowers. Right, a bare-chested seated figure with a rudraksha mala sits near an ornate golden throne bearing two decorated deity figures with garlands. Foreground, seated priests in saffron-orange cloth attend a small fire and offering plates. Umbrellas, flags and garlands fill the setting.

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Temple-style ritual hall with a red and gold setting. A priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and orange turban stands at left holding a lit lamp and a long staff, while two white-clad priests at centre perform a ritual before a golden canopied throne draped in red cloth with garlands. At right a deity murti sits under a golden kalasha-topped canopy with a crown, decorated with garlands. Two seated devotees in orange robes and a seated figure in a blue lungi kneel on a striped rug in the foreground, with oil lamps and offerings before the shrine.2015-10-18A photograph of a temple-style ritual hall with a magenta backdrop and a purple-tinted stage light. On the right, a raised silver throne with a green cushion holds a deity murti decorated with garlands and a richly dressed figure seated beside it. Several silver thrones hold garlanded deity murtis in red, yellow and white garlands, shaded by silver umbrellas. In the foreground, a priest in a white dhoti and blue sash performs puja at a silver tray of offerings, fruit and flowers, while another attendant in white stands nearby. Two women in orange-brown saris sit with their backs to the camera on a striped rug scattered with petals. Brass lamps and a silver kalasha-style vessel stand before the altar. Nearby, figures seated on a red-draped dais are visible at the left edge.2015-10-18A photograph of a ritual in a decorated hall with maroon walls. Three silver-framed thrones with canopies stand in a row; the central throne holds a deity murti or ornate figure draped in garlands, flanked by two figures. Garlanded deity images sit on the left and right thrones. In the foreground a priest in orange-brown dhoti and shawl kneels with hands folded, while another man in a blue-and-white dhoti bends forward presenting a tray or offering over a gold ornate stand heaped with flowers. A woman in a white sari with a red border stands at the right holding a plate, and seated devotees in white dhotis with rudraksha malas watch. Oil lamps, brass lamps, kalasha-like pots, marigold offerings and flower petals fill the floor, which is covered with colourful striped mats.2015-10-18A decorated temple-style hall with maroon walls and a striped woven mat on the floor. Several priests in white dhotis and bare upper bodies stand near golden thrones draped with green and red cloth and wreathed in yellow marigold garlands. On the right, a large golden throne holds two ornately dressed deity murtis with crowns and garlands. A man in a cream and purple robe stands beside it with his hands joined. In the foreground, a seated priest in orange-red cloth sits on the floor by a tray of offerings, fruit, flowers and sweets. Golden ceremonial umbrellas, a trident and kalasha-style ornaments frame the scene. A figure seated on the left throne wears orange clothing and a crown-like headdress, with saffron-clad attendants nearby.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18July 13 20152015-07-13October 18 20152015-10-18A ceremonial temple-style stage with gold-framed arches, a golden parasol canopy and red draped backdrop. On the left, a seated figure in an orange-red robe and orange turban sits on a raised gold throne with hands folded in greeting, wearing a gold necklace and flower garlands. In the centre, a shirtless priest with a sacred thread and white dhoti stands before a richly adorned deity murti decorated with garlands and gold ornaments. To the right, two white-clad priests in dhotis with flower garlands attend the murti. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in orange robes kneels on a multicoloured striped mat scattered with flower petals. Ceremonial staves with gold-finished heads and a trident stand near the throne.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18A ceremonial puja in a decorated hall with a red backdrop. Silver and gold ornate thrones hold deity murtis draped in garlands, with umbrellas overhead. In the centre, a priest in a white dhoti and blue-trimmed cloth kneels at a silver platform, offering to a central deity murti, while flowers, fruit and brass vessels surround the platform. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a bead mala sits to the left near flower garlands. Several men and boys in white dhotis sit on the right chanting at a microphone.2015-10-18