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Indoor ritual scene in a hall with maroon walls and a warm-lit ceiling. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with an orange-and-red head cloth raises a tiered brass aarti lamp with many lit flames, while a second priest in white stands beside him. To the right stand deity murti and figures decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands, on an ornate silver-framed altar; a small fire pit with offerings and brass vessels sits on the floor at right. On the left, a seated figure in orange-and-red robes and an orange head cloth sits on a gold-framed throne draped with garlands, with a golden parasol above. Several empty decorated thrones with umbrellas stand across the hall. The scene shows a puja with aarti being offered.

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July 13 20152015-07-13July 13 20152015-07-13 +1 copiesA priest with a bare torso, orange-red head turban and white dhoti holds a tall golden multi-tiered aarti lamp with lit flames high above his head, facing a ceremonial scene in a decorated hall. Behind him, several gold-trimmed thrones and seats are arranged with marigold garlands; a richly decorated seated figure in orange-red robes sits on the left throne, and on the right a deity murti is adorned with garlands and gold crowns. Two seated men in white dhotis sit near the right side, and a colourful striped mat covers the floor beside a brick-laid fire pit with a burning flame, brass vessels, and floral offerings. Trishula staffs and gold umbrellas frame the scene.2015-07-13A photograph of a temple puja in progress. On the left, a bare-chested priest in a saffron-yellow dhoti and a red-and-orange headcloth raises a tall multi-tiered brass lamp (aarti) toward the deities. Seated in the centre-right is a man in a green-and-gold garment with a green turban, hands folded, beside a large decorated shrine. Two deity murtis sit on a red throne draped in red cloth, heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers. At the far right, a man in a white dhoti and mustard shawl holds a brass oil lamp, and brass vessels with fruit and offerings sit on the floor. Colourful painted pillars and a red-and-gold canopy frame the shrine.2016-02-02July 18 20132013-07-18A temple-style ritual hall with warm haze and golden light. In the foreground a bare-chested young man in a white and yellow dhoti and a rudraksha mala holds a large multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames. Behind him a priest in white dhoti and a gold-and-yellow shawl holds a silver plate. Ahead, a central golden throne draped with yellow and red marigold garlands holds a seated figure in saffron and red with a rudraksha necklace, under a gold umbrella. To the right, a silver-draped throne holds a deity murti decorated with garlands, and another garlanded figure sits nearby. A kumkum-marked devotee in white sits at the lower right near offerings and a silver plate, under golden ceremonial umbrellas. Along the left, a trident and a raised garlanded backdrop frame the scene.2015-07-13February 02 20162016-02-02A temple puja scene before a golden shrine with a magenta backdrop. Deity murtis in yellow and red garments, heavily garlanded with marigolds and flower strands, are the focus. In the foreground a priest in a yellow dhoti, bare-chested, raises a ritual implement. At centre, a man in white dhoti sits with a green cap and floral garlands in front of a brick fire pit and offerings of fruit, flowers and metal bowls. Two saffron-robed men with rudraksha malas sit at right near a tall silver lamp stand (oil lamp) crowned with flowers. A kalasha and petal-strewn floor complete the ritual setting.2013-07-18February 02 20162016-02-02A temple-style puja inside a bright hall with a fire pit and offerings in the foreground. A shirtless priest in white dhoti with a gold waist sash raises a lamp toward an ornate throne. On the right, a seated figure in saffron-coloured cloth and a gold crown is adorned with flower garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace; a standing attendant in orange holds a garland. Behind the throne stand gilded deity murti and a seated Ganesha-like figure. Brass vessels, a kalasha and coloured floor mats complete the scene.2016-02-02A temple-style ritual inside a draped tent with a striped red, green and blue floor runner. A standing figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and matching shawl with an orange turban and gold necklace stands at left with hands folded in prayer, facing the altar. Three ornate gilded thrones with white and golden canopies hold garlanded deity murti; the central deity is seated on a white cushion with a yellow-and-red garland. A white-clad priest bends forward to offer something near the right throne, while a bare-chested priest in a yellow shawl sits on the floor at right beside brass pots, a basket of flowers and plates of offerings. Kalasha-like vessels and marigold garlands decorate the scene.2015-07-13 +2 copiesOctober 18 20152015-10-18