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A photo of a temple shrine at night. A person in orange saffron robes with long dark hair stands at left holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the shrine, barefoot. The shrine holds a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati adorned with garlands of marigolds and flowers in red, yellow and green, with a golden arch behind. In front, a red and maroon silk-draped table displays stacked books with red-covered cover portraits, marigold petals, a brass oil lamp and a kalasha. Orange curtains and fern-and-flower decorations frame the scene, and another person in white stands at the edge.

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A person in a long orange saffron garment with a rudraksha-style garland and long dark hair stands at left, holding a lit flame over a brass lamp on a table draped in red and orange cloth. On the table are stacks of blue-covered books and small framed photographs of a smiling woman, with red flower petals scattered around. Behind is a stone shrine with a gilded arch and a deity murti with a trident-like staff, decorated with colourful flower garlands, and a seated figure in red. Two more people in white clothing are partly visible at the left edge. A puja or aarti offering in a temple-like hall.2011-03-03A photograph inside a temple shrine at night. A person in orange saffron robes with a long swept-back hairstyle and an orange-and-gold wrap stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a table draped in red and magenta cloth. The table holds stacks of blue and white books, framed photos of a woman, marigold petals and small brass lamps. Behind it, a stone shrine arch with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers frames a deity murti of a seated couple with a serpent and a figure in red and blue, plus a golden hood-like arch. Orange curtains hang beside the stone pillars. The scene suggests a puja offering with books placed before the deities.2011-03-03March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph of an evening puja at a temple shrine. In the foreground a man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala wears a saffron-orange garment and lights a flame or lamp held in his hand. A second man in orange stands at left holding a brass tray, and a figure in white stands further back. A shrine niche behind holds a deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers and a golden arch. On the altar table draped in orange and red cloth are stacks of books, framed photographs and red petals, along with brass oil lamps and a conch-shaped vessel. Orange curtains hang at the sides.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine at night. 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 2-5.2011-03-03Evening photo of a temple shrine where a man in orange saffron robes with a long swept-back hairstyle and a rudraksha-style garland holds a lit camphor flame on a lamp toward a shrine. Behind him a second man in white dhoti with bare chest and gold necklace stands near. A table draped in orange cloth holds stacks of books with red-tinged covers, small framed portraits, brass oil lamps and scattered red flower petals. To the right a deity murti is decorated with a colourful flower garland, gold ornaments and a lit altar. Red curtains and green foliage frame the shrine, and a brass tray sits at the left edge.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. To the left, a man in orange robes and a bead necklace holds a brass tray. Behind, a figure in white dhoti stands. On a draped red and orange table are stacks of books with red covers and small framed portraits, plus flower petals and brass lamps.2011-03-03March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesNight-time photo of a single man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a white tilak on his forehead and long dark hair, holding a lit camphor flame on a small silver dish toward a shrine. Behind him on a raised altar stands a deity murti with a dark face and a crown, flanked by a red-robed figure, all garlanded with yellow, red and white flower strands. A table draped in red and orange cloth holds small brass oil lamps, red flower petals, and several copies of a book with a portrait cover, placed on stacks of books. Orange curtains and potted fern arrangements frame the scene. The page indicates this is a book-related event, but the visible scene shows a puja with a flame offering.2011-03-03March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copies