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A night-time photograph inside a temple shrine. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead, stands at left with one arm extended outward, releasing flower petals over a table. Behind him another person in orange robes stands partly visible. The table is draped in orange cloth and holds stacked books, small framed portraits of a woman with flower garlands, scattered red petals, brass oil lamps and a silver lamp with a flame. Behind the table, a decorated altar holds a deity murti in ornate gold jewellery and red-and-blue dress, garlanded with flowers, beside another figure in red. Orange curtains and fern decorations frame the shrine. The scene suggests an offering or puja ceremony.

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March 03 20112011-03-03A 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 2-5.2011-03-03Night-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.2011-03-03A photograph of an evening puja at a temple shrine. 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 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.2011-03-03Evening photo inside an ornately decorated temple shrine. A man in orange robes with long dark hair holds a lit oil lamp toward a deity murti group of two figures, one with a trident and the other with a crown, adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands and dressed in blue and red garments. A golden arch frames a smaller figure at right. In the foreground, a red-draped table holds stacks of books with red-framed portraits and red flower petals, with a silver lamp and a brass lamp beside them. Orange drapes and potted palms line the shrine area.2011-03-03A photograph of a temple shrine at night where a man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a garland stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp over a red-draped table. The table holds stacks of books and framed photos with red flower petals. Behind him, a shrine niche with a gilded arch and marigold garlands frames a deity murti pair, one figure in red with a crown and the other in blue with a trident-like staff. Potted flowers and palm fronds decorate the area, and a second figure in white dhoti and an attendant in orange stand nearby. Two lamps stand on the table in front of the shrine.2011-03-03Evening puja at a shrine with a golden arched backdrop and deity murti decorated with garlands of marigolds and colourful flowers. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with long hair swept back, a white forehead band and a beaded necklace, holds a lit oil lamp aarti toward the deities. Stacks of books with red-and-blue covers and small framed photographs of a woman sit on a draped red and orange table with brass lamps and red flowers. Orange curtains and palm fronds frame the open-air shrine, and a person in white with a camera stands behind the priest.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA 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.2011-03-03A photograph of a temple shrine at night. A figure in an orange-saffron garment stands at left, facing a table draped in red and gold cloth, lit by two oil lamps and laden with stacks of books, red roses and a bowl of flowers. Behind the table, a deity murti pair in blue and red garments, adorned with a garland of yellow, white and red flowers and a crown-like headdress, stands within a golden arch, with a snake motif at its base. Orange curtains and potted fern decorations frame the shrine. The figure at left has long hair and a white tilak and wears a flower garland. Books on the table carry photographs of a woman on their covers.2011-03-03A night-time photograph inside a temple shrine. In the foreground at left, a man with long dark hair and a white forehead band, wearing an orange-saffron robe with a beaded mala, stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind him, a second person in an orange robe holds a camera to his face. On a red-and-orange draped table in front, brass oil lamps burn beside stacks of white-and-blue boxed books with framed portrait photos of a smiling woman, scattered red flowers and a brass plate. Right of centre, a deity murti with a multi-hooded snake canopy and a figure in red and blue robes, decorated with garlands of marigolds and leaves, sits in the shrine alcove with orange drapes and hanging garlands above.2011-03-03A photograph of an evening puja at a shrine. In the left foreground a person in an orange sleeveless garment with a long-haired, bare-shouldered back and a white headband holds a lit oil lamp aloft with the right arm, while a second person in orange robes stands behind. Before a gilded arched backdrop framed with marigold garlands, a deity murti pair is decorated with flowers, a crown and a red-and-blue garment. On a red-draped table in front are stacks of books, framed photos with red flower petals, brass lamps and a golden decorative bird. Mention of an oil lamp and orange robes is visible; the attribution of the figure is uncertain.2011-03-03