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May 12 2013

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A photograph of an indoor ritual stage in a hall with a white tarpaulin ceiling and ceiling fans. A blue backdrop framed by a golden arch and multiple decorated niches holds several deity murti, including a central figure in a red-draped golden shrine, with flower garlands. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in a saffron/orange robe sits cross-legged on the stage near brass bowls and offerings. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, and women in orange, red, blue and saffron saris, sit on the floor with flower garlands, while a standing woman in orange clothing stands at the left edge and a man in a white turban and garland stands at right. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam in progress. No printed names are visible. One man in a saffron robe is seated near the centre, but his appearance does not clearly establish any identity.2013-05-12A temple-style stage decorated with gold and teal ornamental arches and a red-and-gold canopy hosts a puja at an elaborate altar. Central figures sit on a gold throne-like seat with a red cushion, flanked by smaller deity murti adorned with garlands. A priest in an orange-saffron robe stands at the altar offering ritual items, while a man in white ritual dress kneels nearby. Devotees in red and white saris and white dhotis sit on mats on the floor, and a man in a purple shirt sits with others. Brass vessels and offerings sit on the platform, with a ceiling fan and lights overhead.2013-05-12May 12 20132013-05-12A wide indoor hall photo of a temple-style altar stage with a blue backdrop and gold-trimmed arches holding deity murtis dressed in garlands. Seated devotees on mats in front of the altar, some in white and red saris, a man in a white shirt and a man in a purple shirt, and a standing priest in orange robes at right performs puja near brass offering plates, a kalasha and fruit. At left a figure in orange robe with a rudraksha-style mala sits on a golden peetha throne, a person candidate seen from the side with the upper body partly visible. White drapery and ceiling fans overhead.2013-05-12Photo 11738081November 14 20102010-11-14 +1 copiesA large open-sided pavilion with white draped walls and ceiling fans hosts a seated group of devotees in white clothes with orange-red shawls. In the foreground, many attendees sit on colourful striped mats in rows facing the front. On the left, brass lamps and a decorated deity murti stand on a green-and-gold platform. At the centre-right, a figure seated on a red-and-gold throne beneath a canopy is surrounded by ceremonial umbrellas and a brass kalasha-style arrangement. A few robed attendees stand near the throne, and a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands at the right holding papers. The scene resembles a satsang or teaching session with puja arrangements.2015-10-19Photograph of an indoor ceremony on a raised red stage under a blue draped backdrop. A large ornate red-and-gold throne is decorated with white flower garlands and a canopy, with a central seated figure in white. Rows of young people in white clothes sit on the stage edges. Two people in orange and saffron robes kneel on the right side of the stage, and a woman in an orange sari stands at the right edge, scattering liquid or flower offerings onto the floor. Brass plates of offerings and potted green plants sit around the stage. Children in white sit on the floor in the foreground, and a decorative tent pillar stands at the right. The setting suggests an abhishekam or puja program.2008-01-01A photograph of a large open-air ceremony under a white tent. In the centre, a richly decorated throne with a golden arch is draped in orange and yellow marigold garlands, with a seated figure in the centre, a deity murti. Several priests in white dhotis, some bare-chested, perform rites at a low platform with brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels, while a man in a purple sash stands nearby. Foreground devotees sit facing the altar, many wearing white clothes with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders. Golden poles with orange and yellow banners frame the scene.2015-07-17Wide photo of a ceremony on a raised stage in a large hall with blue and maroon drapes. At the centre, a seated figure in white sits before an ornate red throne decorated with a garland and a golden canopy, with a microphone stand nearby. Rows of young people in white dhotis and white kurtas sit on the stage, some wearing garlands. Women in orange and red saris kneel or stand at the stage front with offerings, and a woman in orange holds a brass plate. Two men in orange and saffron robes stand at the right edge holding trays. Potted palms and kalasha-style pots decorate the stage, and seated devotees in white fill the foreground floor.2008-01-01February 07 20142014-02-07A photograph of a Hindu wedding ceremony in a decorated hall with a floral backdrop of orange, pink and red flowers draped over pillars and white curtains. A bride in a green and gold sari and a groom in a maroon sari-style garment stand together near the altar. Seated guests in purple, maroon and white clothes watch and pray. Brass oil lamps, clay pots, a brass kalasha and banana-leaf offerings with flowers sit on the floor in front of them. Priests in white dhotis and saffron robes perform the rites, and a man in a white dhoti and shawl stands nearby. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2013-09-16