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A photograph of an evening puja at a temple shrine before a deity murti decorated with flower garlands and an orange cloth backdrop. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at left; the one in front has long swept-back hair, a gold-trimmed saffron wrap, a beaded necklace and a sacred thread-like adornment, and he holds flowers and a ritual item; the second man is shaven-headed in saffron with a beaded necklace. A third person in white stands behind them. In front, a red-draped table holds stacks of books with a woman's portrait on their covers, scattered red flower petals, brass oil lamps and a brass lamp stand. A camera operator stands at the back.

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A photograph of an evening temple scene at a shrine with a deity murti seated under an ornate golden arch decorated with marigold garlands and green leaves. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at left: one with a shaved head and white forehead markings holds a flower tray, the other with long hair and a gold necklace reaches toward a red-draped table. The table holds stacks of books with blue and white covers, portrait photographs of a woman with flower decorations, brass lamps and red flowers. A saffron cloth hangs at left and potted palm fronds decorate the pillars.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph of an evening temple ritual before a shrine with a decorated deity murti of a standing and seated figure garlanded with yellow and red flowers, one holding a staff. In the foreground, a man with long hair and orange robes and a saffron-orange shawl, wearing beaded necklaces, holds a lit flame over an oil lamp, performing aarti. 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On the left, a man in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a gold-bordered orange garment gestures with raised hands toward an altar table draped in orange and red cloth. The table holds brass oil lamps, small boxed gift sets, marigold-like flower petals in red and orange, and framed portrait photos of a smiling woman. Behind the table, a second person in orange clothing stands near a stone archway with orange curtains, garlands and palm fronds. Above, a decorated deity murti with a crown and red and blue garments sits in a gilded niche wrapped in flower garlands. A second orange-clad figure stands at the left edge, and a third stands partly visible behind the table, so people count is 2-5.2011-03-03A photograph inside a temple shrine at night. A figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a white forehead mark stands at left, holding a lit flame or lamp toward a table. 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In the foreground a man in an orange saffron garment with bare shoulders and long dark hair holds up a lit oil lamp in one hand, facing a decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands, has ornate golden arches behind it and is dressed in blue and red cloth. A small attendant in orange stands at the right edge. In front of the shrine a red and maroon cloth covers a table holding stacks of books with red-covered spines and several framed portraits of a smiling woman, with flowers scattered among them, plus brass lamps and a brass vessel. Orange drapes and fern decorations frame the shrine.2011-03-03 +1 copiesNight-time photo of a temple shrine with a deity murti decorated with marigold garlands and a gold-embellished arch. A man with long dark hair and a bare upper body wears an orange-saffron dhoti-style cloth and gold-trimmed clothing, holding a lit oil lamp toward the shrine. A red and maroon draped table in front holds stacked books with red-and-white covers, each with a small portrait of a woman on its cover, plus brass lamps, a tray, and flower petals. Orange curtains and palm fronds frame the scene.2011-03-03Indoor temple scene at night with a standing man in orange robes and a long gold-bordered orange cloth, wearing a rudraksha-style mala and holding a lit oil lamp or aarti flame over a silver plate toward a display table. Behind him, a second man in white ritual dhoti and shawl stands beside him, and a third person in orange is partly visible at the left edge. The table is draped in orange cloth and covered with rose petals, a row of white books with framed portrait photos of a woman in orange, a brass oil lamp, and a silver bowl. Behind the table, a shrine is decorated with a large flower garland, hanging orange cloth, leaves and a deity murti in red, white and gold attire, with a kalasha and lamps.2011-03-03 +1 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03A photograph of a temple shrine at dusk with a stone-arched canopy decorated with orange drapes, marigold and fern garlands. Inside, a gilded arch frames a murti of a seated deity pair, with a red-robed figure and a smaller child figure before them. In the foreground, a long-haired man in an orange robe with gold border stands with palms joined in namaskar facing the shrine. Another orange-clad person stands at the left edge. A table draped in red and orange cloth holds stacked books, framed portrait photos with red flower petals, brass lamps and oil lamps. A figure in orange and red attire sits at lower left. The shrine is decorated with flowers and a green leafy arch.2011-03-03