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A temple-style ritual photograph shows a decorated deity murti on an ornate altar draped with flower garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses, with a golden kalasha-like crown and gold-framed arches behind it. Two priests stand in front: one bare-chested in white dhoti and a pink-and-orange turban with a fan-like whisk raised toward the deity, and another in white dhoti and orange shawl wearing a beaded necklace, with a third attendant at right holding a gold staff and wearing a purple-and-gold garment. Small lion and elephant figures decorate the base. A white tent canopy forms the background.

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A photograph of a ritual at a temple-style altar. A large ornate golden canopy with a lotus-shaped pink base is wrapped in yellow and red marigold garlands and stands on a tiered wooden platform flanked by carved lions and seated figures. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a red-and-gold cloth raises one arm toward the altar, and a gold-framed kalasha-style emblem hangs at left. At right, a standing figure in red and orange garments and a garland holds a microphone, while a golden portrait bust in a red turban with a garland sits beside him. A cloth backdrop and a wisp of smoke complete the scene.2015-07-17July 18 20152015-07-18Two priests in ceremonial dress stand before a golden deity murti on a decorated altar, garlanding it with long strands of yellow and red flowers. The murti wears a gold crown, silver-toned ornaments and a necklace. The left priest, bare-chested with a gold-coloured headpiece and white cloth, leans in to place the garland; the right priest, bare-chested with an orange shawl, a yellow dhoti and a green headwrap, holds the garland end. Gold filigree arches, flower garlands on the throne and a small golden figure to the left frame the scene.2015-07-13A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine decorated with yellow and orange cloth. Two shirtless priests in white dhotis with yellow borders stand before a deity murti garlanded with alternating red, white, yellow and purple flower strands. The priest in front, wearing a pink and red turban, raises his arm to adjust or offer at the garland. The second priest, bearded and with a yellow cloth over his shoulder, stands beside him. Two small guardian figures with lion bases flank the shrine, a brass lamp stand and oil lamp are at the left, and ornate brass panels decorate the background.2015-07-18October 19 20152015-10-19October 19 20152015-10-19A ritual puja before a decorated kalasha on a gold-trimmed altar, the kalasha draped with yellow and red marigold garlands and sheltered beneath an ornate gold arch. A bare-chested priest in a yellow and red shawl and white dhoti holds a pink cloth and a brass vessel toward the pot, while a woman in a red and gold saree with a microphone stands opposite, holding a bowl and a bundle of grass. Golden lion-shaped figures support the altar, a gold ceremonial umbrella with floral and bird motifs stands to the left, and a white tent backdrop surrounds the scene. Two people are visible, plus partial figures at the right edge.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A ritual abhishekam scene at a decorated altar. A bare-chested priest in a pink turban and white dhoti with a purple shawl pours liquid from a small vessel toward a golden deity murti garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Beside him a woman in an orange-and-gold silk sari holds a brass bowl and a microphone, with a bundle of grass or straw rising from the altar. Brass lamps, a bronze bull, and golden ceremonial umbrellas surround the setup against a white cloth backdrop.2015-07-17Photo of a homa ritual at an outdoor tent-style venue. In the foreground a fire pit with blue-draped top and flames burns below a tall, ornately decorated kalasha-like structure garlanded with yellow and red flowers and topped with a golden canopy. Two priests in white dhotis with orange-gold shawls stand at left, one holding an oil lamp and one in a patterned sash. At right two men in white dhotis and orange-gold shawls speak into microphones. A golden peetha-style frame and a deity murti draped in flower garlands stand behind them, with a golden ornamental arch above.2015-07-17October 19 20152015-10-19July 13 20152015-07-13