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A night photograph of a decorated deity murti pair standing on a flower-covered altar beside dark water. The murtis are adorned with garlands in yellow, red, purple and white, and a flower arch frames them. In the foreground a priest in a white dhoti with a gold border, bare-chested and wearing a gold chain, holds an offering lamp toward the murtis. To the right a devotee in a tiger-striped sari with a red-and-gold border stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a red flower garland. A red cloth and a red floral rug lie on the altar, with small plates of offerings. Stadium-like seating is visible in the dim background.

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Night outdoor puja at a waterside shrine. Two deity murtis stand under a large arch of yellow, red and pink flower garlands with a blue canopy above. A priest in a white dhoti with gold border holds a lamp toward the deities at left. At right, a person with hair in a bun, wearing a tiger-striped garment, red garland and folded hands, stands in prayer facing the shrine. A red and gold patterned cloth covers the platform, with offerings and a small flower garland in front. Dark water and empty tiered stands fill the background.2013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18Night photograph of a flower-decorated procession palanquin, lit by spotlights, set on a red-draped platform. The garlanded structure has an arched frame of yellow, red, pink and green flowers and a blue canopy, and holds two deity murtis dressed in ornaments. In the foreground a woman in a tiger-striped sari with a red garland and folded hands stands in prayer. Beside the palanquin a man in a white dhoti and shawl holds a lit oil lamp in aarti, with plates of offerings and a small kumkum-marked tray on the platform. A metal staircase and dark stands are visible behind.2013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18November 22 20102010-11-22A night-time photograph of an arati ritual before a flower-decorated shrine holding two deity murtis. A priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a lit oil lamp toward the shrine while a figure in a striped tiger-print garment with a red rudraksha-style mala and hands joined in namaskar stands at left. Red and yellow marigold garlands drape the arch, with a red cloth and a patterned red rug on the platform and offerings on a tray. A staircase with metal railings rises behind in an empty hall. A tray of offerings is visible at lower left. Two physical people are visible.2013-11-18November 19 20132013-11-19November 19 20132013-11-19A seated figure sits cross-legged on a flower-decked wooden swing draped with red, yellow and white garlands, wearing a gold crown, layered gold necklaces, a white and pink garland and a brown-orange robe, one hand raised in blessing. Beside him on a second garlanded swing, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands with palms joined in namaskar, shirtless, with ash markings on his chest and forehead. Between the swings sits a small white box with a green leaf on a gold cloth. The backdrop is a maroon and gold patterned cloth, and scattered petals cover the floor.2019-05-18Photo of a stage puja at a temple-style setting with a dark backdrop. A figure seen from behind wears an orange turban, an orange-and-gold tiger-striped garment and an orange cloth draped over the shoulder, and stands before a golden arched throne-like altar holding two deity murtis adorned with garlands and gold ornaments. A second man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border stands at left holding a tray. Brass plates, a kalasha-like vessel, fruit, flowers and a small pig-shaped decoration sit on the draped table in front. This appears to be a pada-puja ritual.2012-12-20Photo 11743173 +1 copiesEvening puja at a temple-like outdoor setting: a priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing an ornate embroidered black-and-gold conical headdress, holds a ceremonial lamp toward a pair of deity murtis draped in dense garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers with green leaves. The deity figures have crowns and are seated on a white cloth. Another saffron-robed assistant sits behind with hands folded, and a man in white kurta sits at right with palms pressed together. A brass plate of turmeric-yellow offerings sits in front, and smoke rises from the lamp.2010-11-22