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A night-time temple ritual photograph. On the left, a priest in a red dhoti with a red-and-white beaded garland stands near a decorated deity murti with gold arch and pink and green garlands, while a second priest in white stands at the edge. Smoke rises in the air. In the foreground a fire pit holds white offerings and ash, with a brass lamp, pink petals in a basket, and a flower garland. On the right, a seated figure in red robes and a red garland sits on a gilded chair beside a large ornate deity murti covered in flower garlands and a gold necklace, with a multicoloured canopy overhead. The scene suggests a puja with abhishekam-style offerings.

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April 03 20162016-04-03Night outdoor ritual with a smoky fire pit in the foreground. A bare-chested priest in red dhoti with a yellow waist cloth stands at left, arm extended over the flames, holding a small ritual object. At right, a seated figure in a red-pink robe and beaded garland sits on a gold-ornamented throne with a black cushion, bare feet on a red cushion, beside a large deity murti draped in a white cloth and heavy flower garlands with a golden crown and jewellery. A smaller ornate shrine with a tiered gold arch and flowers stands behind the fire. Baskets of petals and fruit, brass vessels and a striped mat surround the scene. a person candidate is seated on the throne; the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2016-04-03Night ritual outdoors under a corrugated roof beside a large open fire pit. A priest in red dhoti and a red-bordered cloth stands at left holding a flower, with a bare-chested assistant in white behind him. At right, a seated figure in a pink-red robe wears a long orange-and-white garland and sits on a gold-carved throne, with a red cushion at its base. In front of the throne stands a golden deity murti draped in marigold garlands and a large gold necklace, under a multicoloured canopy. Brass plates of flowers, kalasha vessels and a basket of pink petals sit on a striped mat. A tiered decorated shrine stands by the fire.2016-04-03April 03 20162016-04-03April 01 20162016-04-01April 03 20162016-04-03Night ritual under a corrugated metal roof with a fire pit burning at centre, a homa or yagna. A priest standing at left in a red dhoti with a pink cloth and a red-and-white garland holds an offering near the flames. A devotee in a saffron-orange garment with a red mala sits on an ornate gold throne at right, arms resting, with a red cushion beneath the feet. Behind the fire stands a large deity murti or decorated figure draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands, flanked by a multicoloured canopy with fringe. A tiered decorated structure with garlands, brass lamps and flower trays sits at left. Striped woven mats cover the floor, and brass vessels and offerings are arranged in front.2016-04-03April 03 20162016-04-03April 03 20162016-04-03Night outdoor ritual at a temple-like courtyard with smoke rising. A priest in an orange dhoti with bare chest and a red offering bowl raised in both hands stands at left beside a brass lamp. In the centre, a fire pit burns with offerings of flowers and fruit around it. Behind it, a deity murti in red cloth sits on a golden throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace. At right, a seated figure in dark red-brown robes wears a flower garland and a rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate golden chair under a striped canopy. Scattered flower petals cover the ground.2016-02-16 +1 copiesApril 03 20162016-04-03February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copies