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A photograph of a temple puja at an outdoor shrine. A saffron-robed man with a topknot and rudraksha malas, wearing a red-and-white tilak, pours petals and holds a brass oil lamp before a large silver-and-black deity murti adorned with garlands of flowers and marigold chains. A second saffron-clad man with a beard stands behind him. Palm fronds and a blue wall are in the background, with scattered pink petals on the stone base and a brass kalasha near the lamp.2019-04-07A photograph of a silver deity murti with a black face, garlanded with red, yellow and white flowers and green leaf strands, set before a red and gold circular backdrop. A trident stands at the left. A bare-chested sadhu in an orange shawl, with a dreadlocked black hair knot and rudraksha bracelets, raises a brass oil lamp and ghanta-like bell toward the deity during worship. A partially visible person stands at the far left edge.2019-04-07April 07 20192019-04-07A photograph of a silver deity murti adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red flowers, standing before a gold and red backdrop with a black face and tall crown. An elderly man in a white shirt and white trousers stands on the right, both hands raised and palms open toward the murti while red and pink petals scatter through the air. A gold oil lamp stands on a pedestal beside him, and a tray of red petals is visible at the edge. Behind him stands a second man with a shaved-looking head, a white tilak, a rudraksha-style necklace and an orange wrap. Green palm fronds and a teal wall fill the background.2019-04-07April 07 20192019-04-07July 31 20152015-07-31Night photograph of a silver deity murti of a goddess with a gold prabhavali halo behind it, decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, a gold-and-silver necklace and red flowers. A devotee with long dreadlocked hair, bare-backed and wearing an orange dhoti and white tripundra markings, holds a lit oil lamp or flame toward the murti. Green palm fronds and potted plants frame the scene, with a window in the background. Nearby sits a gold ritual stand and additional flower garlands.2017-09-30A night-time puja before a silver deity murti of a goddess, framed by a large gold-and-silver arch and tropical palm fronds. A figure with long dreadlocks, wearing an orange cloth and white body markings, holds a lit lamp and a yellow-and-white flower garland toward a small gold kalasha with a flame. The murti is adorned with red flowers and layered garlands. A corner lamp glows and a window is visible at left.2017-09-30February 05 20152015-02-05September 06 20172017-09-06 +1 copiesSeptember 06 20172017-09-06 +1 copiesSeptember 30 20172017-09-30