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A temple shrine with an ornate golden arch and carved stone pillars, draped in red cloth, housing a large deity murti with a crown, flanked by two smaller deity figures decorated with yellow-and-orange marigold garlands. Mango leaves and green mangoes hang on the arch. In front, a priest in saffron-orange robes with a white cloth and a mala sits with palms pressed together, while a seated attendant in white with a yellow scarf sits at the left edge. Brass oil lamps, plates of fruit, sweets and offerings are arranged on the floor, and a red-saffron cloth-covered figure sits at the front right of the shrine.

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A photo of a stone shrine under a red-draped canopy set outdoors among trees, decorated with hanging green coconuts and mango leaves. Inside the arched golden niche stand deity murtis of a goddess with multiple arms and a crown, flanked by a consort, with garlands of marigold. In front, a seated priest in orange robes with a shaved head sits with hands folded in prayer before a decorated kalasha-like offering stand and brass oil lamps. A second person in white clothes and a yellow shawl sits at the left edge. Brass lamps, plates of fruit and sweets, and trays of offerings fill the foreground.September 22 20092009-09-22September 22 20092009-09-22September 22 20092009-09-22A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a grey stone structure, golden arch and red curtains tied to red pillars. Inside stand two deity murtis in gold and red garments with flower garlands, one holding a bell or instrument. In front sit two people on a patterned mat surrounded by rows of small oil lamps, fruit, sweets and bowls of offerings. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a shaved head sits with hands folded in prayer, beside a man in white with a yellow shawl. Another figure in white walks on the steps behind. Coconuts and banana leaves decorate the shrine. The setting suggests a puja with offerings.2009-09-22 +1 copiesSeptember 22 20092009-09-22A photograph of a homa performed in front of an open stone shrine with a golden arch, draped in red cloth and decorated with hanging green coconuts and mango leaves. Three deity murtis sit within the shrine, one wearing a red crown. In the foreground, an ascetic in an orange saffron robe and orange head covering sits before a burning fire pit, with a seated man in white clothes and a yellow shawl to the left. Brass oil lamps, bowls of offerings, flower garlands and a red-clothed seated figure surround the fire. The scene is outdoors with trees behind.September 22 20092009-09-22 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor shrine at dusk, framed by red cloth drapes and red-and-white posts. Inside an ornate stone shrine, deity murtis are adorned with garlands, and green coconut clusters hang at the sides. A priest in a saffron-orange robe and head wrap stands at the left holding a lit lamp toward the deities. Brass oil lamps stand on the platform, and metal bowls of food and offerings are laid on a striped mat in front, with a small fire burning on the steps. A seated assistant in white with a yellow shawl tends the offerings at the far left. The setting suggests a puja or homa ritual.September 22 20092009-09-22September 22 20092009-09-22 +1 copiesA puja at an outdoor shrine before a stone altar. A seated priest in saffron-orange robes and an orange head cloth sits on the left with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind him, a deity murti with a crown and garlands stands at the centre of the shrine, flanked by two female figures in red and blue; coconuts hang at the top corners. Before the murti is a flower-garlanded figure, a brass kalasha-style vessel and a row of small brass oil lamps. Red drapes frame the shrine, and a tray of flowers, brass pots and offerings lies in front, with rows of small lamps arranged on the ground. A man in white clothing sits at the lower left edge. The scene is in a dimly lit evening setting.