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A photograph inside a temple shrine during a ritual offering. A man with long dark hair wears an orange dhoti-style robe and a gold necklace, seated on a raised platform and holding a small bell and a lamp or ritual object in his hands. Behind him stand richly decorated deity murtis draped in red, pink and white flower garlands, with a gold throne-like backdrop. In front, tiered trays of fruit, sweets and packaged food are arranged on steel carts and stands, with a pineapple and apples visible. Several people in orange and white sit on the floor at the lower left, one holding a small brass lamp. Brass vessels and lamps are placed on the floor.

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Inside a temple shrine decorated with marigold garlands and colourful drapes, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha-style necklace sits before a small flame, performing a ritual. Behind him stands a tall ornate deity murti with a crown and gold jewellery, and several large deity murtis flank the shrine adorned with garlands. In front, tiered trays of fruit, sweets, juices and pineapple are laid out as offerings. Several devotees sit on the floor at left, some with folded hands, one in white with an orange shawl. Smoke rises in the background.2007-11-09Photograph inside a temple shrine during an offering ceremony. A seated figure in orange robes with long hair and a gold neck ornament sits on a low dais in front of a large ornate golden throne-like backdrop, adorned with flower garlands. Beside him, a standing attendant in orange robes holds a brass lamp stand with multiple oil lamps. To the right, tiered trays hold fruits, sweets, and drinks, with a pineapple prominent, and carts of packaged food sit in front. Behind the dais, several deity murtis are dressed in garlands and silk, and a seated figure in orange and white is decorated with garlands. Several people in orange robes and white clothing are partially visible at the lower edge.2007-11-09October 15 20082008-10-15Night ritual photograph under a canopy of orange and white marigold garlands and flower strands. In the foreground a figure in an orange robe and red blouse raises a lit oil lamp or aarti flame with both hands, his back to the camera. Behind a low table are rows of decorated brass and clay pots topped with mango leaves and coconuts, a large white bowl of food, and many small oil lamps laid out on a white cloth. A seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a few white-clad attendants sit nearby, and standing devotees in white watch. A microphone stands at the left edge, with a garlanded deity murti and decorated pillars in the background.2009-01-12A temple ritual scene in front of an ornate golden throne with a deity statue on each side. A seated man in orange-brown robes wears a red flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, with his head bowed as devotees offer him attention. Several women in orange and saffron saris and a woman in a colourful multicoloured sari stand around him, some holding trays and clasping hands in reverence. In front of him lies a large pile of offerings: bananas, mangoes, jackfruit, a watermelon, sweets, fruit and packaged snacks on metal plates over an orange cloth. A man in an orange dhoti with a shaved head stands at left. Blue and pink temple pillars frame the hall, and a ceiling fan is visible at left.2013-06-19November 09 20072007-11-09A seated man with long dreadlocked hair wound up on his head wears a rust-orange sleeveless garment, a gold ornamental necklace, gold bangles, and a garland of white and pink flower buds. He sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of a large heap of marigold and jasmine garlands, yellow laddu-like sweets, and flower petals. Behind him, garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers hang against a golden wall. A man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at the left holding a small bowl, and a woman in a dark outfit leans in beside him. The scene resembles a temple offering or abhishekam setting.2016-07-19A photograph of a seated priest in saffron-orange robes with red borders, wearing a long gold-toned bead necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, performing an aarti-type offering with a small silver lamp and bell-shaped vessel at a shrine. Behind him sits a large decorated deity murti in a gilded throne with a colourful floral garland, and to the right a black Shiva lingam crowned with a gold crown and draped in red, yellow and white flower garlands. A small blue standing figure, brass lamps and flowers sit on the raised platform, with a red and gold patterned backdrop and a colourful embroidered banner behind. Pages attribute the event to a person, but the figure's appearance is uncertain, so he is described only by role.2008-10-16A man in saffron-orange robes with a red border and a gold chain stands before a golden canopied palanquin decorated with red and white flower garlands and peacock feathers. He holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and a bell in the other, performing aarti. Beside him, a woman in a grey-green sari with a red beaded necklace smiles and watches. A gold kalasha, plates of fruit including bananas, oranges and apples, and flowers sit on a red mat at the foreground. Behind them, a man in white dhoti attends and a deity murti is draped in silk cloths in orange, white and maroon. Other statues stand in the background.2008-10-15May 02 20122012-05-02A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and matching turban sits with eyes closed in front of a silver-framed throne with ornate repoussé carving, a microphone stand at his side. Behind him stands a gilded deity murti, with a golden crown and jewelled ornaments, flanked by two smaller gilded figures, all surrounded by yellow and red marigold garlands and fruit. To the left is a large gold-covered bull (nandi) figure, and the setting is draped in deep red curtains. A man in saffron clothing with a rudraksha mala and a gold chain fits the appearance-based a person cues, so this is a probable match and the presenter is labelled a person.2017-11-28A photograph inside a temple shrine with garlanded deity murtis and offerings of fruit and bananas on a tiered stand. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold bead necklace sits on a wooden throne-like seat, smiling and extending his hands toward a kneeling woman in a red and gold silk sari with a gold bangle. Brass lamps, a kalasha and a puja tray sit on a stone counter in front. Another man in orange garments stands in the background and a further orange-clad figure bends near the left edge.2007-11-09