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A photograph of a temple ritual outdoors under a corrugated roof. A central figure wears a deep red-orange turban, a red-brown dhoti-style garment, and long rudraksha mala strands with red and white flower garlands draped over the shoulders; he smiles and extends his hand toward a large black stone deity murti decorated with white and pink flower garlands and a gold-bordered cloth. A silver tray holds a bowl of petals in red, yellow and orange, plus small bowls of kumkum and a plate of food. Men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with saffron-coloured shawls, stand behind, and a cameraman films at the right edge. A metal framework rises behind, with a crowd of onlookers.

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June 19 20142014-06-19June 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual in a covered outdoor courtyard. A man in a rust-red turban and orange-brown dhoti, with a red-and-white flower garland and rudraksha malas, holds a flaming oil lamp and a small handbell over a dark stone deity murti draped in a white cloth and draped in white and pink flower garlands. On the left, a steel tray holds yellow rice and kumkum, and a silver bowl holds red, yellow and orange flower petals. Around them, a dense crowd of devotees watches from behind a metal barrier, and a second priest in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands nearby.2014-06-29 +3 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29June 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual in progress. A man with a rust-red turban and a bare upper body wrapped in a red-orange cloth reaches up to drape a garland of white flowers and red blossoms over a dark black stone deity murti, which is dressed in a red and gold cloth and garlands. Beside him a silver bowl holds a mix of colourful flower petals, and a metal tray holds yellow rice-like offering, red kumkum and vermilion. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing rudraksha-style brown malas, stands under a corrugated roof and a blue-green wall. The scene suggests abhishekam or puja offering.2014-06-19A photograph of a temple ritual in progress. A man in a rust-red turban and bare upper body, wearing a white-and-red garland and an orange-and-red waist cloth, stands beside a black stone deity murti draped with a white garment, a gold-bordered cloth and white and pink flower garlands. He reaches toward the murti while smiling. Around him a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis press close, some with orange shawls, and a cameraman films at right. In the foreground, brass trays hold flower petals, a bowl of mixed flowers, yellow powder, kumkum and vibhuti for puja. The setting is a covered temple space with a corrugated roof and a blue-painted wall.2014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple hall during a ritual. A standing figure in a rust-red turban and reddish-saffron robe, with a white and red flower garland, smiles while holding a small brass cup over a black stone deity murti. The murti wears white dhoti-style cloth, an orange and gold shawl and a garland of white jasmine and red flowers. Behind and around them, a crowd of men in white shirts, dhotis and checked shirts presses close. Silver trays hold flowers, a bowl of kumkum and yellow powder, and offerings. Corrugated roof and metal framing are visible overhead.2014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29Photograph of a temple ritual in progress. A bare-chested priest in a rust-red turban and rust-red dhoti with a gold border stands at center, reaching up with both arms to adorn a dark black stone deity form with white and red flower garlands and an orange-and-gold cloth. Crowded devotees in white shirts and dhotis, one holding a bundle of orange marigolds and green leaves, stand around him, and a wooden frame and vertical hanging flower strands are visible in the background. The central figure wears a rudraksha mala and gold earring; no visible cues establish his identity, so he is described by role only.2014-06-29