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Night ritual at a temple shrine lit by strings of red and orange fairy lights. A large white and gold decorated deity murti of a goddess with a crown and arched white halo stands above a lion-like mount, draped in white garlands. Three priests perform puja: a figure in saffron/orange robes with bare arms leans in to touch the deity, a white-robed priest with gold-bordered cloth holds a brass plate with offerings, and a shaven-headed priest in orange with gold border and a white garland holds another brass tray on the right. Brass oil lamps and a silver-rimmed vessel sit on the stone platform in front. A signboard above reads Sri Nithyananda Temple.

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A night puja at a temple shrine lit with string lights. Centrally, a large white-and-silver decorated deity murti of Durga, with a lion mount and a smaller figure beside her, is garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. A woman in an orange sari stands at left offering to the deity. A priest in white dhoti with gold border holds a plate of lamps, and a shaven-headed monk in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a lit aarti lamp at right. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel sit in the foreground, and a standing figure in orange cloth appears at far left. A sign reads Sri Ananda Temple above the shrine.2011-10-03Night puja before a large white-and-red deity murti of Durga, with a lion mount at its base, framed by orange-red string lights and a signboard reading Sri ... Temple. A woman in an orange sari and a bare-armed priest in white dhoti with gold border stand at the altar; the woman raises a small lamp toward the murti while the priest holds a silver aarti plate. A brass oil lamp burns on the stone steps, with potted plants and other people in orange and white at the right edge. Marigold garlands and flower offerings decorate the altar.2011-10-03Photograph of a nighttime puja at a temple in front of a large deity murti of a goddess with a silver-white ornate halo and crown, dark hair, red forehead mark and a lion mount at her feet, decorated with yellow marigold garlands. Two figures in saffron-orange robes stand at left and right, one holding a tray and sacred thread, while a man in a white dhoti with gold borders holds a metal plate of offerings at right, and an attendant in orange at far right holds a flame. Strings of orange lights decorate the wall behind, with signage reading a partial temple name above.2011-10-03A photograph of a night puja before a large white-and-silver decorated deity murti of Durga seated on a lion, with a yellow marigold garland and a red-and-gold face. Several people in orange and saffron garments perform the ritual. A bare-headed man in a white dhoti with gold border holds a silver plate and a lit oil lamp, while a shaven-headed attendant in orange holds another flame at right. A woman in orange sari stands at left, and orange-clad figures are partly visible at the edges. Red string lights line the background wall, and a sign reads Sri ... Temple above.2011-10-03Photograph of a ritual worship before a large Durga murti with a golden crown, many arms and a lion mount, set against a red wall strung with lights and a sign reading SRI...TEMPLE. A man in a white dhoti with gold border lifts a tray and a long lamp toward the goddess. A woman in orange sari stands at left holding an offering plate and a ceremonial staff, while a bald man in orange robe with rudraksha mala holds a tray at right. Oil lamps stand at the lower left and a garland hangs on the lion.2011-10-03A night-time photograph of a temple shrine decorated with rows of small lamps. A large white-and-gold ornate arch frames a goddess murti with a lion mount, marigold garlands and a crown. A devotee in orange robes with long dark hair stands with back to camera, raising a hand toward the murti. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on either side, and a lit candle sits at the base. At the right edge, a bald man in orange robes and garlands holds a tray of offerings. A banner above reads Sri ... Temple. Appearance cues for a person candidate are insufficient, so the figures are described by role only.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03Photo of an evening puja before a large white-and-silver decorated deity murti of a goddess with a crown, many arms and a lion mount, set in a temple shrine with a banner reading Sri Nithyananda Temple above and strings of orange lights. Three people attend: a figure in orange robes on the left raises both hands in blessing toward the murti, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders holds a silver tray before the deity, and a bare-chested man in orange cloth stands at right holding a lit flame. Marigold garlands hang on the murti and a green-faced figure lies at its feet.2011-10-03Night aarti or puja before a large white and gold deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a red-and-gold face, crown, and garland of yellow marigolds. A woman in saffron-orange sari stands at left, holding a lamp or arati implement toward the image. A man in white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body stands at right holding a silver tray with offerings. Lit oil lamps, flowers and a lion or tiger mount sit at the base, with red string lights along the back wall.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03Night puja before a large white-and-red goddess murti, a Durga-style deity with a crown-like white backdrop and garlands, set against a wall strung with warm fairy lights. Two men in saffron-orange dhotis and sashes stand on either side; the man on the left holds a lamp and is draped in a long orange cloth, while the man on the right wears a white dhoti with gold border and offers a brass plate of flowers or offerings. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks, kalasha pots and marigold garlands fill the foreground, and a partially visible man in orange stands at the far right. A banner on the wall reads Sri ... Temple.2011-10-03