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A photograph of a ritual puja before a golden shrine with three deity murtis adorned with fresh marigold and yellow flower garlands, under a decorated canopy with colourful tasselled umbrellas. Four men sit on a raised platform in front of the shrine: on the left a bare-chested priest in a green silk cloth and white dhoti tends the offerings; next to him a young man in a white dhoti and shawl sits with folded hands; two men in orange and saffron cloths and rudraksha malas sit beside them, one holding a microphone. Brass lamps, brass vessels, flower offerings and a kalasha stand before the shrine. Four people are visible.

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A temple-style ritual scene before a golden stage with three ornate deity murti decorated with flower garlands and jewelry, under colourful fringed parasol canopies. Floral garlands and brass vessels sit on a red-and-gold cloth in front. A bare-chested priest in a green silk cloth sits at the left performing worship. To the right, four men in white dhotis and cream shirts, one wearing orange cloth and rudraksha-style beads, sit on the floor with microphones before them, possibly chanting or leading a puja. The backdrop is deep red drapery.2016-03-27A temple-style ritual stage decorated with multicolored garlands and golden arches, with a row of deity murtis dressed in silver-embellished and green garments on the left and center. Several seated priests in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees sit before a lit fire pit at the front, with brass oil lamps and offering plates of fruit and flowers nearby. Colorful parasol-style canopies hang above. A seated figure in the center wears a green-and-gold turban-like headpiece and white clothing, appearing to lead the homa. The scene resembles a homa or puja performed in front of the deities.2016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27A photograph of a temple shrine adorned with garlands and ornate gold canopies. Three deity murtis sit on decorated thrones with flower garlands; the central pair wear red and gold textiles and jewellery. Flanking them, decorated figures in green and white sit on gold thrones. In the foreground a priest in a green dhoti and white upper cloth stands before offerings and kalasha-like vessels, while several seated men in white dhotis and saffron or orange shawls attend the puja. Brass lamps and garlands fill the stage, with a few people's heads visible at the bottom edge of the frame.2016-03-27 +1 copiesA temple puja in progress before a central shrine of gilded deity murtis draped in garlands of orange, yellow and green flowers, with a red curtain behind. A priest in a white dhoti sits at left on a patterned mat with an offering tray and oil lamps. To the right, four men sit on the floor: one in a white dhoti and shawl, two in saffron/orange cloths with rudraksha malas, and one in a teal cloth holding a microphone. Ornate gold-framed canopies with multicoloured fringed parasols stand above the shrine, and decorated gold deity figures flank the sides.2016-03-27A photograph of a temple-style altar with three gilded deity murtis under ornate golden canopies with multicoloured fringed parasols. Each murti is draped in marigold and other garlands, and the central figures sit on a golden throne-like platform. In front, a priest in a white dhoti and green-bordered cloth raises his hand toward the altar while seated on the floor. To the right, several men in white dhotis and saffron or orange shawls sit cross-legged, some holding small items. Brass lamps, brass pots, flower offerings and a plate of fruit lie on the carpeted dais, indicating puja. The setting is an indoor hall with a maroon curtain behind.2016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27 +1 copiesA temple-style ritual stage with several decorated deity murtis under gold ceremonial canopies with colourful tasselled umbrellas. Central figures include a bearded man in orange-gold garments with a white sash and beaded necklaces seated behind a fire and offerings, while two priests in white dhotis with green and white sashes sit at a brass lamp and tray of flowers. Garlands of marigold and yellow flowers hang on the deity figures, and a silver lamp stand and brass vessels are on the stage floor. Shirtless attendants in white cloths sit at the lower left. A puja or homa is taking place in front of decorated murtis with gold arches behind.2016-03-27October 18 20152015-10-18Temple ritual scene with decorated deity murtis under a golden arch with orange and red draped cloth. Two seated men in white dhotis with green and blue borders sit on a striped rug, one wearing a green turban and the other a gold-coloured headpiece, both with garlands and bangles. A bare-chested priest in green cloth stands at left beside marigold and flower-garland decorations. On the right, jewelled deity murtis sit on an orange-draped platform with tall brass oil lamps (lamps) in front. Marigold petals and brass vessels lie on the floor.2016-03-27Photo 11701805 +1 copies