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A photograph of an aarti ceremony under a corrugated roof decorated with hanging green leaf strands. Four men stand on a raised platform: three in orange robes with rudraksha malas and one in white with an orange shawl, all raising lit oil lamps and bells. Along the front, several women in white saris sit on a mat behind rows of brass oil lamps and lamp stands. A man in white sits at the far right, and a decorated deity murti with garlands and an orange cloth stands at the right edge. Devotees are visible in the background.

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December 31 20082008-12-31A covered outdoor temple hall with a corrugated metal roof strung with white leaf and flower garlands. Five men stand along a raised platform, four in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with gold-coloured neck ornaments, and one in white with an orange shawl, all ringing hand bells and raising brass lamps overhead during an aarti. Below, a row of women in white saris sits on a floor with tiered brass oil lamps (deepams) and smaller brass lamps arranged in lines. A man in white sits at the right edge, and a small deity murti decorated with garlands stands on an orange-draped altar at the right.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A ceremonial aarti at an open-sided hall with a corrugated roof decorated with hanging strands of white and green leaves. Six young men stand along a raised platform holding brass multi-tiered oil lamps aloft; four wear saffron/orange dhotis and shawls, while the two on the right wear white dhotis with orange shawls. Behind them, a row of women in white saris with orange or gold borders sit cross-legged along the front, tending rows of small brass lamps and bowls on the floor. A crowd of devotees sits in the background, and framed pictures hang on the back wall. Brass lamps and offerings are arranged along the platform.2008-12-31A photo of an aarti ceremony in a covered hall hung with white flower strands. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand on a raised platform, swinging brass multi-tier aarti lamps with flames. Women in white saris sit in a row below, holding small oil lamps and trays, with rows of brass lamps lined along the floor. A man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands at the right end. Devotees sit in the background, and framed pictures hang on the walls.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Photo of an aarti ritual in a covered hall with corrugated metal roof and hanging strands of white flower-petal decorations. Five standing men in saffron-orange robes and white garments hold lit oil lamps and brass bells at a long raised table. Several women in white saris and mala necklaces sit on the floor before rows of brass oil lamps and a lit multi-tier lamp stand. A seated man in white sits at the right edge. A deity murti draped in orange cloth and garlands sits at the right.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Outdoor-roofed ritual stage under a corrugated metal roof decorated with hanging strands of white flowers and leaves. Four men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with beaded necklaces stand at the front, several extending lit camphor or oil flames toward the ceiling in aarti; one in white with an orange shawl stands at right holding a bell. In the foreground, women in white saris with rudraksha malas sit behind rows of tall brass oil lamps, with a brass bell and conch-like vessel visible at lower right. A brass trident stands against the wall at right, and a framed picture hangs on the back wall. The scene suggests a festival aarti, with the oil lamps and lit flames at the center of the action.2008-12-31