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A ceremonial puja in a decorated hall with white tent-like drapery and hanging chandeliers. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl raises a lamp toward the shrine, while two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand at left. Seated women in pink and red saris wearing garlands sit before brass vessels and trays of offerings. On the right, a man in an orange turban and orange robe with a red shawl sits with folded hands on a gold-and-red throne, beside gold umbrellas and a large brass ceremonial disc. Several devotees in white and red shawls sit in the foreground, and a deity murti is visible in the shrine altar at left.

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October 21 20152015-10-21A temple hall during a ritual ceremony. A priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands at centre, facing a golden throne-like seat draped with flower garlands and holding a lit flame, with a golden leaf-shaped ceremonial fan beside him. Seven women in red and pink saris with flower garlands sit cross-legged on the floor before a yellow brick-like fire pit with brass vessels and offerings. On the right, a man in an orange turban and a red-brown garment sits with hands folded on a red-and-gold raised seat under a gold canopy with flower decorations. Gold parasol-style umbrellas, a golden deity murti and sacred lamp stands surround the platform, with smoke rising in the air and green leaves hanging from the ceiling.2015-10-21 +2 copiesPhotograph of a ceremonial Hindu ritual in a hall with a gilded throne and ornate golden ceremonial umbrellas (chhatra) with decorated kalasha finials. On the right, a seated figure in saffron clothing and a saffron turban sits on a gold-trimmed throne draped in red and marigold garlands. Centre, a priest in saffron dhoti and shawl, bald-headed and wearing beads, waves a white fan or cloth before a large deity murti decorated with flower garlands. Several people in white dhotis, some in red and maroon shawls, sit cross-legged on the floor, while women in red and maroon saris with marigold garlands sit in front of the deity. Audience members in white and red clothing sit on chairs and floor in the foreground, seen from behind. Green foliage and hanging lights appear at top right.2015-10-21 +1 copiesA ceremonial puja in a open hall with a white canopy ceiling and hanging chandeliers. A bald priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, stands barefoot holding a lit aarti lamp aloft before a golden throne-like seat decorated with garlands. Seated on the left, several women in red and pink saris wearing flower garlands sit on a patterned mat in front of a yellow brick-like arrangement of offerings and brass plates. A deity murti adorned with flower garlands sits on the central peetha, and a golden ornate throne with an umbrella stands at right where a man in an orange turban and red garland sits with hands folded. Gold ceremonial umbrellas and a golden standard frame the scene; green leaf bunting hangs at the top right.2015-10-21 +1 copiesA ritual ceremony on an outdoor stage under a white tent. A bald priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands at left holding a lit lamp toward a central deity murti decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and a red-pink garland. Behind the murti, a gilded ornate arch frames the seated deity figures. Several women in red, pink and maroon saris, with garlands and marigold strings, sit in rows on the stage. At right, a figure in a red turban and orange-saffron robes sits with hands folded on a red-cushioned golden throne with a lion carving and floral decoration, and gold ceremonial umbrellas stand nearby. Seated devotees in white and red clothing fill the foreground facing the stage, with brass vessels and flower petals on the floor.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA ceremonial hall scene during a ritual. A priest in rust-red dhoti and shawl, standing at left, raises a ceremonial object above his head. Seated before a golden canopied throne and a decorated deity murti garlanded with flowers, a row of women in red and maroon saris and marigold garlands sit on the floor. In the right foreground, a bald man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged beside a silver bowl. A seated man in a dark orange turban and saffron robes occupies an ornate golden throne under a parasol at right. Gold kalasha-style ornaments, brass vessels, a silver tray and a bowl of petals lie on the floor. Several onlookers in white, red and dark clothing sit with their backs to the camera in the foreground.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copies