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Night ritual photograph in a temple-like hall with smoke rising from a fire pit in the centre. A standing priest on the left wears a red-and-orange dhoti, rudraksha mala and wrapped shawl, holding a microphone and gesturing. On the right, a seated figure in a pink-red garment, white shawl and yellow flower garland sits on a gold throne, with long swept-back hair and a long garland of marigolds and purple blooms, beside a decorated deity murti of gold and flowers. A multicoloured canopy hangs above, and offering trays of flowers, brass lamps and kalasha-like vessels sit on striped mats. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, but cues are only moderately distinctive. The scene shows an abhishekam or homa-style rite with a decorated murti.

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April 03 20162016-04-03A night-time temple ritual photograph. On the left, a priest in a red dhoti with a red-and-white beaded garland stands near a decorated deity murti with gold arch and pink and green garlands, while a second priest in white stands at the edge. Smoke rises in the air. In the foreground a fire pit holds white offerings and ash, with a brass lamp, pink petals in a basket, and a flower garland. On the right, a seated figure in red robes and a red garland sits on a gilded chair beside a large ornate deity murti covered in flower garlands and a gold necklace, with a multicoloured canopy overhead. The scene suggests a puja with abhishekam-style offerings.2016-04-03Night outdoor ritual with a smoky fire pit in the foreground. A bare-chested priest in red dhoti with a yellow waist cloth stands at left, arm extended over the flames, holding a small ritual object. At right, a seated figure in a red-pink robe and beaded garland sits on a gold-ornamented throne with a black cushion, bare feet on a red cushion, beside a large deity murti draped in a white cloth and heavy flower garlands with a golden crown and jewellery. A smaller ornate shrine with a tiered gold arch and flowers stands behind the fire. Baskets of petals and fruit, brass vessels and a striped mat surround the scene. a person candidate is seated on the throne; the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2016-04-03April 03 20162016-04-03February 16 20162016-02-16April 03 20162016-04-03March 16 20172017-03-16April 01 20162016-04-01Night ritual outdoors under a corrugated roof beside a large open fire pit. A priest in red dhoti and a red-bordered cloth stands at left holding a flower, with a bare-chested assistant in white behind him. At right, a seated figure in a pink-red robe wears a long orange-and-white garland and sits on a gold-carved throne, with a red cushion at its base. In front of the throne stands a golden deity murti draped in marigold garlands and a large gold necklace, under a multicoloured canopy. Brass plates of flowers, kalasha vessels and a basket of pink petals sit on a striped mat. A tiered decorated shrine stands by the fire.2016-04-03March 16 20172017-03-16A photograph of an evening puja at an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof. Smoke rises from a fire pit or lamp arrangement in the centre. A seated person in red-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne at right, wearing a flower garland and a dark head covering. Beside a large deity murti decorated with garlands, a bearded priest in red dhoti and bare chest, with a rudraksha mala, stands at left. Another man kneels in white on a colourful striped mat, tending brass trays of flowers and offerings. A banner with a map is at far left. Dress and garlands are yellow, orange and white.2016-04-03Night ritual under a corrugated metal roof with a fire pit burning at centre, a homa or yagna. A priest standing at left in a red dhoti with a pink cloth and a red-and-white garland holds an offering near the flames. A devotee in a saffron-orange garment with a red mala sits on an ornate gold throne at right, arms resting, with a red cushion beneath the feet. Behind the fire stands a large deity murti or decorated figure draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands, flanked by a multicoloured canopy with fringe. A tiered decorated structure with garlands, brass lamps and flower trays sits at left. Striped woven mats cover the floor, and brass vessels and offerings are arranged in front.2016-04-03