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A photograph of a temple puja on a covered veranda with orange-painted walls and a red-and-white striped border. A man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a long garland of white, red and pink flowers, holding a ritual implement toward a deity murti. The murti stands on a gold-coloured base draped in a maroon cloth, dressed with garlands of white, red, pink and yellow flowers and an arch of white blossoms above. Behind him, a priest in a white dhoti and shawl stands near a black board with names in white lettering. To the left, several devotees stand or kneel with palms joined, including a woman in white and women in cream-and-yellow saris. A carved stone pillar and a relief of Ganesha appear at right, with a dark green cloth spread at the murti's base.

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A standing man in an orange-saffron robe with a long floral garland draped over his shoulders scatters pink flower petals with his right hand toward a decorated deity murti. The murti sits on a gold-coloured pedestal set on a green cloth and is heavily adorned with white, pink and yellow flower garlands. Behind him, a group of devotees watch and fold their hands in prayer; a woman in a white sari with yellow border stands at left, a man in white clothes stands beside her, and a woman in a white top sits at far left on a striped mat. A small orange-robed attendant kneels near the base of the murti. The background shows an orange building with a white and red striped wall, a wall plaque, a stone carved relief panel with a seated figure, and a green bush.2010-09-02 +1 copiesA photo of a puja at a temple courtyard. A man with long swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron garment and a long garland of white jasmine and red roses, holding a lit camphor lamp and a small bell toward a deity murti of Krishna decorated with flower garlands in red, pink and yellow. A second man in white dhoti with a beaded necklace and a shaved head stands behind him, and two women in cream and yellow saris stand at left. Behind them is a wall with red and white stripes and a black plaque. a person: the man in orange with long hair and a rudraksha-style garland is distinctive, but his face is not used for identification; he is described by role as the officiant performing the aarti.2010-09-02A woman in an orange sari with a white and red garland stands at the left of a shrine, waving a lit oil lamp in front of a deity murti of Krishna dressed with flower garlands in red, white and yellow and a green silk cloth draped on the base. Several devotees in white and cream clothing and orange robes stand behind her with hands folded, and a seated man in an orange robe kneels at the front holding a brass plate of offerings. Rose petals are scattered on the floor, and a brass lamp stand and a carved stone pillar appear at the right beside a blackboard with printed text.2010-09-02November 01 20112011-11-01A photo of a Krishna puja in a temple courtyard with orange and white walls. A man with long hair, wearing an orange saffron garment and a garland of white and red roses, holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) and a bell over a Krishna murti. The murti is decorated with flower garlands in red, pink and yellow and an orange ribbon. Behind him a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace watches, and a shaved-headed man in white stands nearby. A carved stone niche with a seated deity relief is at right, and a black board with names hangs on the wall. a person appearance is uncertain; the man performing aarti has long hair and saffron clothing but the image does not establish identity.2010-09-02A temple shrine scene where a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at a brass lamp, holding a small brass bell with the flame raised before a deity murti of Krishna. The murti, dressed in a gold and maroon brocade garment, is decorated with layered garlands of white flowers, red roses and yellow marigolds, forming an arch overhead, and holds a flute. A woman in orange robes with a white floral garland in her hair stands at left, facing the murti, with other saffron-clad figures partly visible at the edge. Behind them a red-and-white striped wall bears a black plaque listing names, and a carved stone pillar with a relief figure stands at right. The scene appears to be an arati or puja offering to the Krishna murti.2010-09-02A photograph of a temple-style courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. On the left, a deity murti is dressed in orange and draped with garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds, seated on a golden peetha. In the centre, a man in a white shirt and yellow shawl stands at a microphone stand. On the right foreground, a man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange sleeveless garment and a garland of red roses and white flowers, stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, while beside him a priest in white holds a silver tray with brass bowls. Several women and a child sit on a mat in the background.2010-09-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple puja at a shrine in front of an orange-and-red painted wall. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a red border and a gold-coloured garland stands at left, holding a small brass vessel and a lamp-like brass dish over the floor, while decorated deity murtis in garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and crowns sit on an orange cloth at right. Brass plates of offerings, a kalasha-like bronze lamp and bowls sit at lower left. Behind them, women in cream saris with orange and green borders and a man in white stand watching, and a black board with names hangs on the wall. The scene suggests an abhishekam or aarti ritual.2010-11-12A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja in a temple hall with orange and red walls. A young man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands joined in prayer, wearing a garland of red roses and white flowers. A smaller figure in the same orange robe and pale complexion... Before him, several women in white and yellow saris sit on the floor with silver plates of rose petals, fruit and flowers, one kneeling woman with hands together. A deity murti in a flower-decorated shrine stands at left, draped in red and white garlands. A man in white with a yellow shawl sits in the background at left. A brass pillar and a black board listing names hang in the back wall.2010-09-02A photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard with terracotta-coloured walls. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and hands pressed in namaskar stands before a row of decorated metal deity murtis draped in white and red-orange garlands and red flower petals, with a blue cloth laid below. To the left, two men in white dhotis and a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl stand with trays and a kalasha-like offering, and more devotees in saffron and cream clothing watch from behind. Brass pots, bowls of yellow food offerings, potted plants and a lamp sit on a low table in the foreground, and a dark stone shrine sits to the right.2010-12-23A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine. A standing man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching orange shawl wears a long garland of red, pink and white flowers draped over his shoulders, and he holds a small brass lamp and an offering plate toward a deity murti. The murti is decorated with white and pink flower garlands and a yellow-orange flower garland, and sits on a gold-edged platform covered with a green cloth scattered with petals. Behind him, a white-and-maroon striped wall and a black notice board are visible, and a second person in orange clothing stands partially at the left edge. Faint copyright and source text overlays the lower right corner.2010-11-02 +1 copiesNovember 12 20102010-11-12