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Outdoor ritual scene under a corrugated metal canopy at a temple-like courtyard. A large seated figure of a deity murti, adorned with thick garlands of white, red and orange flowers, a gold crown and gold ornaments, sits on a gold coiled serpent base with a hooded cobra behind it. A man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl stands centre-left holding a flower garland, while priests in white dhotis and orange cloths perform a fire offering with a flame and brass plate of offerings. Gold-trimmed kalasha-style structures and palm trees appear in the background, with containers and a vehicle nearby.

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September 09 20142014-09-09Outdoor temple-style ritual under a corrugated metal canopy. A standing priest in a maroon-brown dhoti and rust-coloured cloth, with a red and white garland, gestures toward a large deity murti seated on a golden cobra-hooded throne (naga peetha). The murti is adorned with heavy white and yellow flower garlands, red roses, gold jewellery and a crown, and holds a veena-like instrument. In the foreground a kneeling man in an orange cloth with white tilak is seated before the murti. To the left a priest in white dhoti with a lit oil lamp (aarti) stands beside a second priest holding a small vessel. Behind them a gold-painted palanquin or chariot base and red shipping containers are visible.2014-09-09June 06 20142014-06-06February 05 20152015-02-05 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20152015-01-03Evening outdoor ritual in a temple setting under a canopy. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a bare upper body kneels at left, holding a lit lamp toward a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style garland and ornate wrap, seated on a large gold sunburst throne with leopard-print cushions and golden lion figures. Behind him a photographer in white clothes takes a picture, and a kneeling attendant in orange sits nearby. Multi-coloured silk umbrella overhead, a trident stands to the left, garlanded deity murti and black stone figures stand in the background, and the floor is covered with a red cloth and striped mat with flower petals in front. Prominent figure appearance is a person with saffron robes, rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold-throne seating, presented as the seated honoured person.2016-12-15December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a ritual scene in an ashram hall with pink walls. In the foreground a bare-chested man in an orange-brown dhoti with a gold waistband and red rudraksha mala garlands offers flowers or a fruit to a decorated deity murti seated on a gold throne. The murti wears an orange garment and a crown-like headdress, framed by a curved arch of garlands in purple, yellow, red, white and green. Orange and white flower garlands drape the throne, and a second man in white ritual clothes stands behind. A visible tilak marks the forehead of the standing man. The attendant's appearance does not clearly establish an identity, so the a person field is unsure.2013-05-25Temple ritual at a stone-pillared pavilion before a golden deity murti seated on a red-draped throne, decorated with yellow, orange, red and purple flower garlands. Two young men in saffron-orange robes stand at left, one holding a brass offering plate. A bare-chested older priest with a white beard and white dhoti with red-bordered cloth stands centre, holding a ritual item toward the deity. Brass pots, lamps and flower offerings sit on the floor in front, with a brass kalasha nearby. Figures are priests and attendants performing puja.2009-12-30Night-time outdoor ritual under a corrugated roof beside a golden deity murti of Ganesha, draped with yellow and red garlands and seated on a gilded elephant-shaped vahana. A fire pit burns in front, with fruit and brass vessels set out as offerings. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with a shaved head sits cross-legged near the fire. A seated person in a deep maroon robe rests on a red-cushioned gilded throne at the right, holding a yellow cloth. A man in white kneels at the fire's edge, and saffron-robed attendants sit nearby. Women in white and in saris stand at the right, some holding yellow items and some with hands folded. A standing fan and string lights are visible. The scene is consistent with a homa and puja.2013-11-04June 04 20152015-06-04A photograph of a temple ritual in which a long-haired man in a white garment stands on a raised golden platform, reaching up to adorn a large seated deity murti dressed in white with gold ornaments and a crown. The murti sits on a gold throne draped with yellow, magenta, red and white flower garlands. To the left, a man in orange robes holds a brass plate and tends to the garlands. Red and gold drapery and an ornate gold arch frame the scene, and a small figure is visible at the lower right.2010-12-21