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November 09 2007

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October 22 20082008-10-22A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor facing an altar in a hall with dark drapes and gold arches. Several deity murtis adorned with flower garlands stand on the altar, flanked by golden frames and a framed portrait on the back wall. A figure in a saffron-orange robe stands at the centre of the altar, near a brass lamp, while a video camera on a tripod records the scene. Many attendees wear white kurtas, saris and casual clothing, and a woman in a green sari is seated at the right near the altar. A ritual lamp and flowers are arranged in front of the deities.2009-10-17October 22 20082008-10-22A large indoor hall with dark red and black drapes and gold-framed arches flanks a raised altar holding a central black deity murti with a gold halo, a framed portrait on the back wall, and brass lamps in front. Several priests in orange and saffron robes stand at the altar, one in white, and a woman in a white sari stands at the right. A seated audience of many people in white, orange and blue clothing faces the altar, with a video camera on a tripod at left and an orange-robed attendant near a second deity figure. A brass oil lamp and offerings sit in the foreground.2009-10-17Photograph of a temple hall during an evening puja with a large seated crowd facing the altar. Several golden arches frame richly decorated deity murtis draped in garlands of flowers. At the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes stands before the altar near a lit lamp and offerings. To the left, a row of small orange-clad figures is arranged on a stand, and a woman in an orange sari tends the area. Audience members in white and pastel clothing sit on the floor, many with their heads bowed in devotion. A framed portrait hangs on the dark backdrop above, and track lighting illuminates the room.2009-10-17November 12 20102010-11-12 +1 copiesNovember 09 20072007-11-09November 14 20102010-11-14May 04 20082008-05-04November 14 20102010-11-14November 09 20072007-11-09Photo of an abhishekam ritual in a hall with dark drapes and a framed portrait on the back wall. Several priests in orange robes stand at ornate gold-framed shrines and pour liquid over black stone deity murtis; one priest on a ladder works at the right shrine. A cameraman in white stands at the left with a video camera on a tripod. A central figure in orange robes with long hair stands before the altar, and a brass oil lamp burns on the platform. Seated devotees fill the foreground, many in white, saffron and colourful saris.2009-10-17