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A temple ritual inside a hall with a plain brick-and-concrete interior and marigold garlands hanging overhead. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a purple shawl stands at left, one arm raised as he scatters red petals over a decorated altar. Behind him, several men in white and orange-striped dhotis and garlands stand with palms pressed together, and a woman in a purple sari stands nearby. The altar is draped in red and gold brocade, piled with orange and yellow marigold and white flower garlands, fruit, and steel vessels. A brass oil lamp sits in the foreground beside a small green-and-gold umbrella. The priest's shaved-headed figure shows no distinctive a person cues, so no candidate is asserted.

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April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A photograph inside a temple hall during a ritual. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a purple waist cloth stands at center, one arm extended while scattering red petals over a tray-like offering. A green umbrella with fringe is held above him. Behind him, several men in white dhotis and orange or yellow garments stand and sit near a red-draped altar piled with garlands of orange, yellow, red and white flowers. Steel vessels, fruits, betel leaves and brass lamps sit on the red floor carpet, with incense smoke rising at left. Brick walls and hanging marigold strings frame the scene.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesPhoto of a temple puja in an open hall with brick walls and concrete columns. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with a purple shawl stands center, arm extended over an altar draped with flower garlands in red, yellow and white. Nearby, men in white dhotis and saffron cloths stand with folded hands, one holding a tray of red petals. Green and red decorative umbrellas hang overhead and a banana plant decorates a pillar. Brass lamps and offerings sit on the altar, with a smoking incense burner at left. Setting appears to be a Shiva temple puja with abhishekam-style offerings. The a person field is unsure because the central figure matches some visible cues but his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2018-04-14 +1 copiesA temple ritual inside a hall with a plain brick-and-concrete wall and columns. In the foreground a bare-chested man in a yellow shawl over white dhoti stands with palms joined beside a brass vessel and a tray of fruit and flowers. At centre, a man with long dark hair, a rudraksha-style garland and an ornate orange-brown garment stands with palms joined. Behind him, several priests in white and yellow, and women in purple saris, stand near a green umbrella, flower garlands and colourful hangings. A brass oil lamp and metal vessels sit on red cloth at the front, with a decorated raised platform draped in red and gold fabric heaped with marigolds and roses. A distinct face is blurred on the right. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or puja.2018-04-14 +1 copiesA temple ritual inside a hall with exposed brick walls and pillars. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a purple-and-gold cloth stands at center, arm extended over a flower-decorated deity murti on a red-draped platform. Garlands of marigold and jasmine, a small kalasha, and offering trays surround the murti. Behind him, a man in a white shawl and a woman in white hold their hands in anjali, while colourful umbrellas hang overhead. Several devotees in white, saffron and purple sit or stand nearby, and a seated attendant in orange dhoti waits in front. Ceremonial abhishekam-style worship is underway.2018-04-14 +1 copies