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A ceremonial ritual scene in a red-walled hall with a central silver throne seat holding a deity murti decorated with white and red garlands, flanked by silver ornate chairs with ceremonial umbrellas. In front, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a red turban and gold necklace stands with hands folded, while several men in white dhotis with garlands and one in a pink-and-white lungi stand nearby. Floral offerings, fruit, sweets in bowls and a brass kalasha sit on a striped mat before the seats.

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October 18 20152015-10-18A temple-style ritual hall during a wedding ceremony with a central raised golden throne-like seat draped in green and garlanded with marigolds, holding two seated deity murti figures. Flanking gilded thrones with pink and red cloth and garlands sit empty. In the foreground, a bare-chested man in a blue-purple cloth stands with his hands folded, and a man in a white dhoti and green-embroidered shawl with a garland stands center. Brass oil lamps, a tall kalasha-style ornament, marigold garlands, scattered petals, brass vessels and trays of offerings and fruit sit on the floor. Colourful canopies hang overhead.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18A photograph of a temple-style ritual hall with a red draped backdrop and a striped colourful canopy. At centre sits a deity murti with a golden face, garlanded in white and orange flowers, seated on a green-draped silver throne with a gold arch. Flanking silver thrones with gold canopies hold smaller garlanded figures. Priests in white dhotis and bare-chested attendants with rudraksha malas stand around, one in a red-orange turban holding a brass lamp and one with a blue-and-white turban. A pile of offerings, fruit, brass vessels, a kalasha and a woven mat are arranged on the floor. Marigold garlands and scattered petals decorate the scene, which resembles an abhishekam or puja setting.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18A ceremonial puja in a decorated hall with a red backdrop. Silver and gold ornate thrones hold deity murtis draped in garlands, with umbrellas overhead. In the centre, a priest in a white dhoti and blue-trimmed cloth kneels at a silver platform, offering to a central deity murti, while flowers, fruit and brass vessels surround the platform. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a bead mala sits to the left near flower garlands. Several men and boys in white dhotis sit on the right chanting at a microphone.2015-10-18A ceremonial stage set for a Hindu wedding ritual with a gilded processional throne at centre holding two decorated deity murtis draped in green and garlanded with white and orange flowers. Flanking silver canopied seats hold additional garlanded murtis, one in pink sequined cloth on the right. In the foreground a bearded man wears a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, standing before a tray of offerings and a kalasha pot; to his left stand two men in white dhotis and garlands, and a man in a maroon dhoti and orange turban with gold necklace stands near the centre. Brass lamps, a jewelled fire pit and fruit platters complete the ritual setting.2015-10-18A temple-style ritual hall with ornate gilded thrones and deity murtis draped in garlands and bright fabrics. Central on the altar sits a decorated deity murti flanked by two smaller figures, with colourful canopies above. In front, a man with a white beard wears an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and stands with hands folded, beside a priest in red-orange dhoti and shawl with a yellow-beaded mala. Two attendants in white dhotis with garlands stand at left, and a figure in pink draped clothing sits on the right throne. Offerings of fruit, flowers, a kalasha and a brick-built homa or yagna arrangement sit on the floor, with marigold petals scattered across the tiles.2015-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18