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Outdoor temple-courtyard ritual under a pillared stone shrine with red curtains and a gilded arch. A priest in a saffron-orange cloth sits at the shrine's raised platform, tending a small red-clad deity figure decorated with garlands. Above, a pair of deity murtis stand in blue and red garments. In the foreground, rows of devotees in white clothing sit on mats facing the shrine, with a set of brass lamps and ritual vessels laid out on a red-and-white cloth before them. A red cushioned seat sits at left. Some devotees have long braids.

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Photo of an outdoor temple shrine under a corrugated roof, with red-painted pillars and a stone-carved gopuram-style arch. A deity murti dressed in pink and red garments and garlanded with marigold strands sits at the centre, flanked by brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels. In front, a gilded ornate throne holds a framed portrait garlanded in yellow and orange flowers. Several seated people in white and orange attire sit on mats facing the shrine, one man in a white dhoti in the centre, with a red-and-orange cloth draped over a rail at left. Plates of offerings and flowers rest on the floor before the altar.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a homa or puja at an outdoor shrine with an orange-draped canopy and red pillars. Seen from behind, several people sit on low wooden seats on an orange cloth: a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti on the left, a woman in a green-and-maroon sari, a man in a grey shirt and grey trousers in the centre, and a woman in a maroon sari on the right. Brass lamps, kalashas and offering trays sit on the floor before a decorated deity murti shrine garlanded with flower chains, with more garlanded murtis flanking it. Marigold petals are scattered on the floor and a small fire pit holds offerings.2010-12-26Outdoor temple pavilion with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) before a deity murti decorated with garlands. A large deity figure in pink and gold stands behind the throne, with brass lamps flanking the platform. Around a saffron cloth, a group of devotees sit on the floor: women in white and cream saris, a bald man in white, a man in a grey kurta, and a woman in a green sari. Brass pots, steel plates of offerings and fruit sit on the ground in front, with orange curtains and red pillars framing the scene. a person: the central seated figure wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and sits on an ornate throne as the focus of a puja setting, consistent with a padapuja.2010-08-28August 10 20112011-08-10February 23 20082008-02-23A photograph of a temple shrine during a paduka puja. Ornate deity murtis with trishul and garlands stand behind an altar, flanked by red curtains and stone pillars. In front, a gilded golden throne with red cushion holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure wearing a garland, labelled as a portrait. Seated on the floor before it, a priest in white dhoti and shawl speaks into a microphone, while a group of about eight devotees sit in white and yellow-saffron clothing, several with hair in braids. Brass lamps, a bell and a silver offering tray with flowers sit on the mat.2010-09-25A photograph of a ritual in an open-sided temple pavilion with grey stone pillars and orange curtains. In the centre, a man in orange robes with long hair sits on a red cushioned golden throne with his hands joined in prayer, appearance consistent with a person given his saffron robe and seated position of honour. Behind him stand two ornate deity murti decorated with flower garlands. Around him, a group of seated priests in white dhotis and shawls, some with shaved heads, perform puja with brass vessels, trays and plates of offerings and ritual items on red and orange mats. A standing priest in white stands at the right edge, and women in white and yellow saris sit at the right side with offering trays.2010-09-08September 20 20102010-09-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja-style devotional gathering in an open-sided temple hall with orange walls and orange cloth floor covering. A central figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears orange robes and a red-and-white garland, facing a group of devotees seated on the floor. Behind him are deity murtis garlanded with marigold and flower strands, and a green cloth covers a stand in front. Seated devotees include men in white dhotis and women in white and yellow saris, some holding brass plates of offerings and flowers. A microphone stands at the front. Orange cloth drapes hang on the pillars and a potted plant sits at right.2010-09-02A photograph of an outdoor temple-style shrine with a grey stone base and pillars, draped with red curtains, housing deity murti decorated with marigold garlands and a golden crown. In the foreground a standing figure in an orange robe with long dark hair in a plait raises one arm toward the shrine, holding a small object. Seated on mats to the left and right are several people in white clothes and orange shawls, facing the shrine. Another person in an orange robe stands at the left edge near a bed draped with red fabric. Brass lamps, a conch shell on a plate, incense holders and a tall incense stick sit on the ground at the right. Trees and greenery frame the scene.2008-01-14A photograph of a pada puja-style ritual inside a pillared temple pavilion with pink and red curtains. Behind the seated group stands a deity murti pair, a male figure with a bow-like staff and a female figure, both draped in garlands of yellow and orange flowers. A man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold and red throne in the centre, with an attendant in orange beside him. Around him, about a dozen devotees sit on mats on the floor: several in white dhotis and shawls, women in white and yellow saris, a young boy in red, and a woman in a red shawl. Brass lamps, a metal tray of offerings and a fruit platter are arranged on a red cloth in front. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the left edge.2010-09-20Viewed from behind a metal railing under a tent canopy, a shrine stands on an orange cloth floor with marigold petals. A decorated temple structure with orange drapes frames several deity murtis dressed in garlands, with a central figure seated on a raised peetha. Five seated devotees face the shrine on low wooden stools: a shaven-headed man in white dhoti on the left, a woman in a green and red sari, a man in grey clothing in the centre, and a woman in a maroon sari on the right. A standing man in white and a woman in a yellow top with a camera on a tripod stand at the edges. Brass and silver ritual vessels, fruit and offerings are arranged in front of the deities.2010-12-26