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July 09 20092009-07-09A photograph at a temple shrine. On the left, a man in saffron-orange robes with a sacred thread and a gold necklace holds a silver tray of offerings and watches the scene. In the centre, a woman in a red bandhani head covering and red sari stands beside a man in a golden-beige tunic and red-and-gold turban, who bends toward a golden throne-like seat. The throne is decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands and a golden kalasha-style finial. Behind them, a deity murti in red and blue silk and gold ornaments sits in a gilded setting, with brass oil lamps in the foreground. A white-roofed structure and a water tank appear in the background, with a signboard partly visible on the left.2009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09A wedding ritual at a temple shrine. On the left, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style necklace and a tilak stands holding a silver tray with puja items, and a small brass oil lamp stands nearby. In the centre, a bride in a red bandhani dupatta and a groom in a beige-gold sherwani with a red-and-gold turban and red stole face each other beside a golden peetha. The groom holds a small offering. Behind them stands a deity murti in red silk and blue lehenga-style drapery, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, golden ornaments and a crown, with a tall brass lamp in front. The setting is a stone temple pavilion with an orange backdrop.2009-07-09March 10 20132013-03-10November 05 20132013-11-05June 06 20142014-06-06July 09 20092009-07-09A ceremonial photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a red rudraksha-style garland of red beads, sitting on an ornate gilded throne with lion-faced armrests. A groom in a red shirt, cream dhoti and a red-and-white turban with a white shawl holds a silver tray with betel leaves and flowers, seated at left. A bride in a red and gold sari with white flower garlands and gold jewellery sits at right. Two large painted deity statues with multiple arms and golden crowns flank the throne, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. A white pedestal fan is visible at left. The engagement-style ceremony appears to be taking place in a temple hall.2013-06-19Photograph of a puja at a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Two gold-clad deity murti sit under a gilded arch, one wearing a red-and-gold crown and jewelled necklace, with a golden kalasha and offerings in front. Three people in saffron-orange robes stand at the left and centre: a man in orange with long dark hair reaches toward the deity holding a brass plate, a bald man in orange with a tilak and glasses stands beside him, and a third person in orange with long hair stands at the far left. Brass lamps and a small framed photo sit on the altar.2009-12-23A photograph of a temple ritual at an outdoor shrine decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands. A young man in orange robes and a gold necklace holds a brass lamp with an orange cloth on its base. Beside him, a person in orange robes with long dark hair leans forward, arm extended toward a large gold kalasha on a flower-draped altar. Behind them stands a deity murti with a crown and jewelled gold ornaments, and a seated goddess-like figure in red and gold sari with a garland, and a blue-draped figure in front. Purple and white garlands wrap the altar. Two people are visible, performing puja.2009-12-24