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A photograph of a temple-style shrine under a corrugated metal roof, decorated with multicoloured floral arches in green, red, pink and white. A bearded man on the left wears white clothes, an orange shawl and a pendant, and stands among other people in white and orange. Behind a whitewashed offering platform heaped with fruit, flower garlands and brass vessels, a man in white shirt and trousers walks past and a woman in a maroon sari sits on the right. Deity murtis and framed images sit in the shrines, with the central one in a red-and-orange niche. Puja offerings are being arranged in a ritual setting.

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A photograph of a covered outdoor ritual pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and strings of marigold garlands. Along the right, several large deity murtis sit within arched, multicoloured floral frames of red, green, pink and white. Seated before them, a woman in orange robes with a white flower garland and an orange-clad man in a white shirt hold ritual items. In the centre foreground, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with a rudraksha mala, while a row of devotees sit on the floor before a long white platform laden with fruit, sweets, flowers and oil lamps. On the left, women in cream and gold saris and men in white kurtas with orange shawls stand and sit among the crowd.2006-12-26Outdoor ritual scene under a corrugated metal canopy decorated with strings of marigold garlands. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white garland sits at a white-draped altar, smiling, with a small fire or smoke near a fire pit. Behind, two deity murtis sit in arched shrines framed by red, white, green and purple garlands with tinsel and ribbon borders; one murti wears white floral garlands and a crown. The altar holds apples, oranges, bananas, bowls of yellow turmeric or kumkum, brass vessels, a silver kalasha-style pot and marigold petals. Standing attendants in white shirts and saffron shawls, and a woman in a white sari with a red border, stand nearby; a man in white kneels at the lower left.2006-12-26Outdoor temple-style ritual under a white corrugated canopy strung with marigold garlands and colourful paper bunting. Two decorated shrines hold deity murtis dressed in blue and red with flower garlands, framed by large arches of striped red, green and white ribbon and tinsel. In the foreground a priest in orange-saffron cloth with bare upper body raises his hand in greeting or blessing, while several men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand nearby. Trays of fruit, brass lamps, a silver vessel, and heaps of marigold and rose petals cover the altar table in front. A carved wooden peetha or seat stands at left. Parked vehicles and trees are visible through the open side.2006-12-26Outdoor photo of a ritual under a white tarpaulin canopy. In the foreground a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland, sits before a square fire pit surrounded by fruits, flowers and brass vessels. Behind him, ornate deity murtis are decorated with red, green and white striped floral arches and garlands. Several people in white and green saris and white shirts stand at right. A sign-like emblem and copyright line overlay the image.2006-12-26A photograph of an outdoor temple-style puja set up under a corrugated roof, with a long white altar table draped with garlands and laid with fruit, flower petals, brass bowls, a silver kalasha-like vessel and turmeric in a plate. Behind the altar, a deity murti sits on a decorated seat framed by a large arch of red, green, yellow and white striped tinsel with peacock-feather motifs, and marigold and white flower garlands hang from it. To the left, a young man with long hair wears an orange saffron robe and a white flower garland and sits smiling on a wooden seat, while a second person in orange attends nearby. A few others in white and orange clothing stand in the background and a standing fan is visible.2006-12-26A covered outdoor ritual hall with a corrugated metal roof and a crowd seated on the ground in white clothes. Several decorated shrine canopies stand along the back, with red, green, pink and white striped arches hung with garlands, and a deity murti sits in the central shrine. In front of the shrines, many people in white dhotis and cream sarees with orange-gold borders sit in rows, some holding brass vessels, with flower garlands and stacks of white blocks on the floor. A priest in an orange robe stands near the center shrine among attendants. Large crowds of onlookers in white fill the background.2006-12-26A photograph of an outdoor temple-style puja under a corrugated metal roof. Two deity murtis sit on a raised altar draped in red, flanked by tall arched frames of green, red, pink and white garlands with colourful paper ornaments. A standing man in an orange robe with folded hands and a garland stands at left beside a figure in white clothing holding an offering bag. The altar holds fruit, flower garlands, brass plates, a silver kalasha-style vessel, oil lamps and yellow turmeric powder in bowls. Strings of marigold and small lamps hang overhead, with palm trees and a parked car behind.2006-12-26December 26 20062006-12-26Outdoor ceremony under a tin-roofed pavilion decorated with colourful striped arches and marigold garlands. Two deity murtis dressed in blue and red sit on a white-draped platform at right, garlanded and framed by the arches. In front, a seated man in saffron robes and a long garland sits cross-legged behind a low table set with silver bowls, fruit, bananas, and small dishes of marigold petals and yellow powder. Beside him a man in white kurta holds a microphone, and attendants in white and saffron stand and kneel nearby, with more people in white visible in the background.2006-12-26A photograph of a ritual inside an open-sided tin-roofed pavilion. A row of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts or saris stands with hands folded in prayer, while a few wear saffron/orange shawls. On the right, several large decorated deity murti or ceremonial figures stand on red-draped platforms, adorned with garlands, bells and colourful crowns. Flower garlands hang across the altar in front of them, and a brass kalasha or plate sits among white flowers on the floor. Small white stone platforms hold banana leaves with offerings, and woven mats lie on the ground. Palm trees and greenery are visible beyond the open sides.2006-12-26A photograph of a temple-style ritual setting under a open tent canopy. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland stands at left, hands raised in a gesture, while a man in white clothes stands behind them. At right, two deity murtis are seated on a decorated platform framed by large colourful arches of red, green, yellow and white garlands. The murtis wear floral garlands and one is in blue and red garments. In the foreground a long table is covered with marigold and jasmine garlands, bowls of turmeric powder, fruit including apples and oranges, brass vessels, a silver kalasha-style vessel and small oil lamps. A carved wooden seat stands empty at centre. Festoons of orange and yellow flower strings hang overhead, and a few people stand in the background.2006-12-26Outdoor ritual pavilion under a corrugated metal roof with a palm grove beyond. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand in a line on the left, hands joined in prayer, while a shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron shawl and white dhoti stands at the centre with his back to the camera, facing a ritual setup. Before him are a brass vessel, bowls of offerings, a large round stone yantra-like slab, and low white platforms heaped with white and red flower garlands. On the right a decorated altar or deity canopy is hung with yellow and white marigold garlands, red and blue cloth, and a red-and-white striped arch. Strings of yellow marigold festoons hang across the upper area. The scene suggests a puja with floral decoration and offerings.2006-12-26