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Photo of a temple-style ceremony in front of an ornate golden throne with a heart-shaped jeweled backdrop and a deity murti wrapped in flower garlands. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a saffron shawl stands at left holding a ceremonial staff. A man in red-and-gold silk dhoti with a red shawl and beaded necklace reaches toward a devotee in white clothes whose head is bowed. Two women in white, one wearing a white headband, and a woman in a white sari with a red shawl also reach toward the murti. Polished floor and a brass railing are visible, and a video camera on a tripod stands at left.

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February 20 20162016-02-20 +1 copiesFebruary 20 20162016-02-20 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a festive ceremony at a temple-style stage. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a heart-shaped mandala backdrop wears a crown, multicoloured garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, and smiles while devotees approach. Around the throne, a bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth and a woman in red-orange sari stand near offering trays. Men in white dhotis and women in white saris with flower patterns hold brass plates of offerings, and a cameraman with a tripod films the scene. Golden lion and bird carvings and a deity relief decorate the stage, and flower garlands hang on the pillars.2016-01-03A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a red backdrop and an ornate grey temple-style arch decorated with a large heart-shaped frame of coloured beads and flowers. A seated figure in red and gold clothing with a garland of flowers sits on a gold throne-like dais. Several men stand around the dais: one in a white dhoti and shirt, another in a white dhoti with a bare upper body, and a third in a red-and-gold garment. A golden peetha and a gold throne with a garlanded figure stand to the left, along with a gold umbrella canopy and brass lamps. Flower garlands hang along the stage and the white draping at the front.2016-01-03February 20 20162016-02-20 +1 copiesA photograph inside a decorated temple hall with red walls and a dark red floor covering. On the right, two large deity murtis sit on a green-draped golden throne-like seat (peetha), adorned with garlands of white, orange and red flowers and gold jewellery. In front, a man in a white dhoti and a woman in a green-and-gold sari stand with folded hands in prayer, and a white-clad man with a rust-coloured shawl and a red cloth bag stands nearby. A young boy in a dark shirt and a man in a white dhoti with a golden-yellow shawl stand to the left. Brass oil lamps and a multicoloured canopy with tassels frame the scene.2015-10-18December 23 20162016-12-23January 03 20162016-01-03A ritual stage scene in a hall. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and a long dark hair bun, sits on a golden throne-like seat under a golden canopy. Around them, about a dozen men in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing white blindfolds, stand in a line, some touching the seated figure's stool or offering hands, others pouring or arranging items. A red carpet runs across the stage, and at right a richly decorated golden peetha holds deity murtis garlanded with flowers and wrapped in orange and red cloth. Colourful striped pillars frame the backdrop, which shows a painted figure of Shiva.2016-01-30A stage ceremony where a large dark-stone deity murti stands under a golden umbrella, framed by a semicircular arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Around it, a group of people in white dhotis with gold borders, some bare-chested, gather in a close circle, several with hands reaching toward the murti. A woman in an orange sari and a woman in a purple sari stand nearby, and a man in a white kurta with folded hands stands at the right edge. A bright red backdrop and striped woven mats cover the stage, with stage lights overhead. The image shows a puja or abhishekam being performed by a group of devotees.2016-12-23