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February 03 2010

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Interior of a Hindu temple hall with white pillars and a ceiling medallion, where devotees stand facing an illuminated shrine holding a richly decorated deity murti in red and gold, flanked by two standing figures in gold-bordered saris. In the foreground a man in white clothes stands with his back to the camera, and a woman in an orange sari stands beside him in front of a small brick fire pit. Several people in white, cream and light shirts, including a child in a blue shirt, watch from the right. Green garlands and striped cloth hang around the shrine, and a ceiling fan turns above. A woman in a white sari with red border stands on the left.2010-02-05Photograph of an interior temple shrine with white pillars and a ceiling fan. At the centre a gilded deity murti is decorated with garlands and sits beneath a gold arch with curtains. Two dark standing female figures in orange garments flank the shrine. On the right, a framed portrait on an orange-and-red draped stand shows a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. A priest in white clothes stands at a small brick fire pit with a flame, performing a homa with offering vessels. Several seated women in orange, yellow and red saris sit nearby with brass plates and vessels on the floor.February 05 20102010-02-05Interior of a temple shrine at night during a homa. A standing priest in white dhoti and white shirt with a yellow cloth draped over his shoulder faces the altar, and several seated devotees in white with yellow shawls kneel at the brick fire pit with a flame and brass lamps. Behind them a deity murti stands within a decorated arch with garlands and red drapery. On the right, a framed portrait with orange clothing and a garland rests on a cushioned seat, depicting a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace; this is a printed portrait, not a physical person. A ceiling fan and a yellow thread hang above.2009-09-21December 30 20082008-12-30Indoor temple hall with white pillars and a ceiling fan, a homa or fire ritual in progress. In the centre, a standing priest in white dhoti and shawl with a red border faces a decorated shrine holding a deity murti garlanded with flowers, flanked by two dark dvarapala-style figures. In front, a square brick fire pit with brass vessels and offerings. Seated devotees surround the fire: a woman in a yellow sari at right, a woman in a red sari at lower right, and a seated figure in white at left. On a raised cushioned seat at right, a framed portrait of a man in orange clothing with rudraksha beads and a garland sits within a red and gold frame. Brass lamps and pots sit on the floor.Photograph in a marble-floored temple hall at night, with white pillars and a decorative framed deity image on a small altar at left. Three people in saffron-orange clothing stand in a row: a man in the centre wears a long orange robe and cloth draped over his shoulder, a woman at right wears an orange sari with maroon border and glasses, and a partly visible person in orange stands at left. Another figure in white stands at the far edge. Brass vessels and a lit oil lamp sit near the altar, and a striped decorative hanging is visible on a pillar.2010-02-03Indoor temple hall with white pillars and a ceiling fan. At the centre a small brick fire pit holds a lit flame, with brass plates of fruit and offerings spread on the floor. Behind it stands a deity murti under a gold arch, flanked by two dark-skinned attendant statues in orange garments. A man in white clothing kneels at the fire pit, handling a vessel near the offerings. Seated devotees on the floor include people in white with yellow shawls and women in yellow and red saris. On the right, a framed portrait on an orange-draped seat shows a figure in orange clothing with a rudraksha mala, labelled by the printed caption as a portrait; the figure is a depiction, not a physical person. Tall garlands decorate the shrine area.A homa is being performed inside a temple hall with white pillars and a ceiling fan. A bright fire burns in a brick fire pit in the centre foreground. A man in white dhoti and shirt holds a ladle over the fire, while seated devotees in white clothes and a man with a yellow shawl sit around brass vessels, plates of offerings and fruit. On the right, two women in orange and yellow saris sit on the floor. Behind the fire, a deity murti decorated with red and orange garlands stands in an arched shrine, flanked by two dark female figures in orange garments. On the right, a framed portrait of a smiling figure in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a garland is displayed on a red-cushioned throne. Two people sit on the left edge near the white cloth-covered table.A photograph inside a white-pillared temple hall during a homa ritual. A brick-lined fire pit with a brass ladle sits in the foreground. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala kneels at the fire pit on the right. A woman in a red saree sits beside a brass vessel while another woman in white stands behind the deity area holding a brass vessel. A man in white sits on the left with an open book. Behind them a pink-robed goddess murti sits under a golden arch, flanked by smaller brass deity figures. A tall black stone statue in an orange saree stands to the left. On the right a framed portrait draped with red and orange garlands sits on a wooden chair with a tiger-striped cushion; the portrait shows a man with long hair in orange robes and beads. A brass tray of fruit, brass lamps and a dish of red powder lie on the floor.2009-09-21Evening photo at a temple-style shrine with a richly carved stone arch and golden torana framing a deity murti dressed in pink and gold with marigold garlands, beside a brass oil lamp. In front stands an empty ornate cream-and-gold throne with an orange cushion on a white dais, flanked by red-topped pedestals with offerings. To the right, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands, with a dhoti-clad man in white beside him. Two women in white saris and white tops stand to the far right near an orange curtain.2011-07-08November 27 20062006-11-27