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A temple hall with ornate gilded shrines holding deity murtis draped in flower garlands, with a decorated umbrella canopy over a central peetha. A priest in white clothes with a shaved head stands with hands folded before a tiered display of fruit, sweets and offerings on red cloths, with kalasha-like vessels and oil lamps nearby. Around him, a dozen or so seated devotees in saffron, pink, green and dark clothing sit on cushions and mats watching, while a camera on a tripod records the puja. Two people in white sit at the right edge. Rows of small orange-clad figures stand on a shelf at left.

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A temple shrine room with devotees seated on mats before an offering spread of fruits, sweets, flowers and bananas on red cloths. A priest in white dhoti sits at the centre near a pooja table with a kalasha and garlanded deity murtis, while women in saffron and salwar-style clothing and others in white sit in rows. Behind them are gilded arches, a decorated canopy and a wall of small orange-robed figures. Oil lamps and brass stands surround the altar.2011-04-20Devotees sit on woven mats in a white-walled shrine room during a puja before several deity murtis in gilded arches. A priest in white dhoti and shawl sits at the centre, facing the altar with lamps and offerings. Women in saris and salwar kameez, some in green, red, teal and white, kneel or sit cross-legged; a woman in a wheelchair sits at the right foreground in a light sweater. A dark-skinned deity murti in a red cloth and flower garland stands in the centre arch, with other murtis on black pedestals and a colourful flower arrangement at right.2011-09-09April 20 20112011-04-20A large seated group of devotees sits cross-legged on colourful mats in a temple hall decorated with gold arches, deity murtis and dark drapes. Many attendees close their eyes in meditation. In the front row a woman in a green patterned sari sits with eyes closed, a woman in a yellow shawl and white outfit sits beside her, and a woman in a bright orange sari sits with hands on her lap. Behind them men and women in white, orange and red garments sit in rows. On the left, rows of orange-robed figures are displayed on shelves, and a brass vessel sits at the lower edge. Lamps and garlands adorn the altar area with multi-armed deity murtis.2011-02-19A ceremonial puja in a decorated hall with a red backdrop. Silver and gold ornate thrones hold deity murtis draped in garlands, with umbrellas overhead. In the centre, a priest in a white dhoti and blue-trimmed cloth kneels at a silver platform, offering to a central deity murti, while flowers, fruit and brass vessels surround the platform. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a bead mala sits to the left near flower garlands. Several men and boys in white dhotis sit on the right chanting at a microphone.2015-10-18February 19 20112011-02-19A ceremonial puja inside a decorated hall with red walls and a red-draped stage. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in orange-brown dhoti and rudraksha mala sits cross-legged before a brass platter of flowers and offerings, with a second priest in blue-striped cloth beside him and a woman in a maroon sari seated to the right. Several elaborately decorated deity murtis stand on silver-framed thrones garlanded with marigolds, under a multicolored canopy. A silver ornamented staff and kalasha-like vessels stand nearby, and a figure in orange robes sits on a raised golden throne at the far left, partly visible. Bowls of marigolds and red flowers lie on the floor, and a microphone stands at the right edge.2015-10-18A photograph of a ceremonial puja in a tented hall with a red-draped dais under a golden canopy. Gilded deity murti are garlanded with yellow marigolds. Brass oil lamps stand at left, and smoke rises from a blue-draped altar holding kalasha pots. Priests in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls sit on a striped rug near ceremonial staffs. On the right, a man in white with a red garland sits on a golden throne-like seat. Foreground devotees, some bald and in white, sit facing the altar in the performance of homa-style rituals.2015-07-17Photograph of a ceremonial hall during a ritual, with orange-robed devotees seated on the left and a seated figure on a raised golden throne-like seat at the centre-back, under a canopy with a decorated arch. Standing in the middle are two priests: one bare-chested with a rudraksha-style mala and blue cloth, another in white dhoti with a flower garland, plus a turbaned attendant in a dark garment. On the right, a large ornate silver-and-gold palanquin or deity seat is heavily garlanded with yellow and white flowers, and a deity murti sits within it. Foreground holds offerings on silver trays, fruit, sweets, flower petals and a brass lamp. Striped rugs and purple stage lighting complete the scene.2015-10-18A homa is being performed in a temple hall with orange walls and orange floor cloths. At the centre, a square brick fire pit holds a burning fire, and a priest in white dhoti sits cross-legged tending it while another priest with a shaved head and white shawl sits beside him. In the foreground, a bald man in a grey shirt with a white flower garland and a woman in a dark red outfit sit on the orange cloth watching. On the right, a row of deity murtis are decorated with white and yellow garlands, with brass kalashas and offerings on silver trays in front. A carved golden chair stands empty at left, and a few more people in white and orange clothes stand in the background.2010-12-23October 18 20152015-10-18A temple-style ritual hall with a large silver-framed central throne holding a crowned deity murti in white draped with red and white garlands, flanked by two silver-framed side thrones with smaller decorated murtis garlanded in pink, red and white flowers, and a small colourful canopy above. In front, a priest in ochre robes and bare upper body with white markings sits at a low table, while a bare-chested man in a dhoti and white-cloth attendants in white dhotis with rudraksha-style garlands sit on the floor. Brass lamps, flower-filled plates, a gold bowl, fruit offerings and garlands fill the floor. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2015-10-18