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January 08 2012

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A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange draped clothing and a gold necklace with a gold armlet performs a puja at night, his hand raised over two golden deity murti figures crowned with tall ornate headdresses. A red tilak mark is on his forehead, and a bowl of offerings is held nearby in the dark background.2012-01-08Night ritual photograph of a padapuja-style worship at an outdoor setting. A man in an orange-saffron shawl and a gold beaded necklace with a gold cord and pendant stands at left, reaching toward two silver-toned deity murti figures, one with a crown and raised hand. Beside him a bald man in a white dhoti with gold border and gold necklace stands watching, a small brass plate in front. The dark background and soft light suggest evening. Two physical people are visible. Whether the orange-clad man is the a person candidate cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so identity is left unsure.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08April 03 20132013-04-03April 03 20132013-04-03A night-time ritual at an outdoor stage where a young man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold trim and gold necklaces pours or sprinkles white powder from a gold bowl over two metallic deity murtis, a male and female figure with crowns and ornaments. Beside them a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold-beaded necklace bends forward, and a bald man in white with glasses and a gold-bordered shawl sits to the right. A small golden vessel and offering plate rest on a white cloth; white powder dusts the murtis' bases and marigold-like flowers lie on the stage. Abhishekam and padapuja appear to be taking place.2012-01-08A night-time abhishekam scene in which a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and gold bead necklaces pours water from a silver kalasha over golden metal deity murtis of a crowned figure. Water streams down over the golden forms against a black background. The priest is performing a pad-puja style ritual and wears gold bangles and a gold rudraksha-style beaded mala. A small blue-and-white logo appears in the top left corner.2012-01-08Indoor ceremony with saffron-robed monastics seated in rows. On the right, a long-haired figure in orange garments sits bare-shouldered beside an ornate silver-gold ceremonial object with red accents, reaching toward it. In the foreground at left, a shaved-headed devotee in orange with a rudraksha mala bends forward, facing him. Tall bamboo poles with orange tassels rise in the foreground, and a dark curtain hangs in the background. The setting suggests a disciple initiation or monastic training ritual.2006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and wrap pours water from a silver-rimmed kalasha pot over a golden deity murti's head during abhishekam at night. He wears a red tilak on his forehead, a gold bangle and a gold rudraksha-style bead necklace. Another person in white stands partly visible behind him. Water streams down the golden statue against a dark background.2012-01-08October 31 20162016-10-31January 08 20122012-01-08