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A 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.

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A 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.2006-12-26A photograph of an outdoor ritual under a white canopy. In the foreground, a man in an orange robe and a long white garland sits cross-legged behind a tall bronze lamp-stand area, gesturing with one hand while another man in white clothing holds a microphone nearby. Behind them, two deity murtis sit on a raised platform framed by large arched garlands of red, white, green and pink with tinsel, with a plain orange-robed figure in a smaller shrine to the left. The altar in front holds fruits, bowls of sweets, a silver bowl, flower petals, a vessel of turmeric powder and a square pool-like tray of marigolds, indicating an abhishekam or puja arrangement. Two or three people are visible.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.2006-12-26A photograph of an outdoor temple-style ritual under a tin roof, with a deity murti or pair of divine figures seated on a red-draped platform framed by large arched garlands in red, green, white and purple with decorative peacock-like motifs. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair and a tilak wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland sits cross-legged on the left. Behind him, a man in a white kurta holds a microphone stand and appears to chant or speak. Offerings fill the stone altar: bowls of sweets, sliced apples, oranges, bananas, a plate of turmeric powder, flower petals and marigold strings, with brass vessels and a silver urn nearby. Piled construction stone and trees are visible behind the structure, and a second shrine with another arched garland appears on the left.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 pavilion with a tin roof decorated with marigold garlands and colourful strings. Several deity murtis sit on white-draped platforms under arched frames of red, green, yellow and white ribbons with paper flower ornaments. In front, a long table is loaded with fruit, bowls of flowers, a silver vessel and a dish of yellow powder, surrounded by white and orange flower garlands. On the left, a man in an orange shawl with a long garland stands beside two white-clad attendants. Behind them, a carved wooden seat sits empty. Trees and a parked car are visible beyond the structure.2006-12-26A photograph of an outdoor ritual under a corrugated metal roof decorated with garlands. A man in saffron-orange robes, with long hair and a garland, sits cross-legged at a raised white platform with hands folded in prayer. Two men in white and orange-shawl attire stand at left, one with hands joined. Behind him are two deity murti seated in front of arches of red, green, white and maroon ribbons with peacock-feather motifs, adorned with yellow and white flower garlands. Offerings in silver bowls, fruit, sweets, marigold petals and a lit oil lamp rest on the platform, with a silver vessel at right.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.2006-12-26A photograph of an outdoor temple-style shrine under a corrugated metal canopy, decorated with multicoloured garlands and striped arched frames in red, green, white and maroon. Several deity murtis are seated on raised platforms draped in white and red cloth, adorned with flower garlands. In the foreground a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a flower garland stands with palms joined in prayer beside a table laden with fruit, marigold and rose petals, brass bowls of turmeric, a silver vessel, and a lamp. A man in white stands at left, and trees and a parked car are visible beyond. Several people are present in the background area.2006-12-26A photograph of an outdoor ritual under a corrugated tin shade roof at an ashram. Two deity murtis sit side by side on a red-draped altar framed by large arches of colourful garlands with peacock-feather style decorations. In front, a man in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland leans over the offerings, while a second person in white clothing stands beside him holding a long hose or pipe. The altar table is laden with fruit, bowls of yellow turmeric, flower-covered trays, sweets, brass vessels, a silver urn and a flower-decorated central basin. Cut stone blocks are piled in the background.2006-12-26A photograph of a temple-style outdoor shrine under a corrugated roof draped with multicoloured garlands. Two ornately decorated deity murti sit under large arches of striped red, green, white and yellow flower garlands, with flower-strung altars and offerings of fruit, bananas, sweets and a silver bowl in front. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, smiling. On the left, a man in white clothes with an orange shawl tends the shrine. Piles of stone blocks lie behind the shrine.2006-12-26A photograph of a ritual at an open-sided tent. In the foreground, a bare-chested man in an orange saffron cloth sits on a wooden seat with a white flower garland around his neck, a red-and-white marking on his chest, and long swept-back dark hair, appearing to smile while facing right. Before him stands a square white-tiled fire pit with a dark central opening, surrounded by marigold and yellow flower garlands, brass bowls, a brass vessel, and plates of fruit including apples, oranges, bananas, and sliced pieces. Behind the pit are three decorated shrines with striped red, yellow, and green arches, ornate gold-coloured deity figures, and garlanded images. Several people stand in the background, including women in white and pastel saris and men in white shirts.2006-12-26