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A photograph of a deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arched shrine with a red backdrop, adorned with white and orange flower garlands and draped flowers. A bright fire burns in a brass vessel at the base of the murti, with brass oil lamps and bowls on a stone platform in front. Lit oil lamps stand at the left, and a partially visible person in dark clothing is at the right edge. Behind the shrine are painted green and blue figures and decorated white lace-like borders.

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October 10 20162016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10A photograph of a homa ritual at dusk-lit temple setting with a large fire burning in the lower left. A man on the left wears orange-red ochre cloth wrapped around his body and a rudraksha mala, and his arm reaches toward the flames and offerings. In the centre, a golden deity murti is draped in yellow and white flower garlands with red blossoms, seated before a golden yellow silk backdrop. Brass oil lamps and a decorated altar with yellow marigold garlands surround the scene. Only the one physical person is visible.2017-08-25Photo 11728689 +2 copiesFebruary 16 20162016-02-16February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesNight-time outdoor ritual at a temple-style platform. A fire burns in a homa/yagna pit at centre-left, with a brass oil lamp and bowls of offerings nearby. A priest in an orange dhoti stands at the left tending the fire. At right, a figure in a dark maroon and gold garment, with a red and yellow floral garland, sits on a gilded seat beside a golden throne-like canopy. Behind them a deity murti is decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and a silver crown, set in a golden arched shrine framed by red drapery. A red-and-yellow parasol stands at the upper right. Seated devotees fill the foreground, their heads visible from behind.2016-02-16 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20162016-02-16September 19 20152015-09-19August 25 20172017-08-25February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesNight temple ritual on an outdoor stage. A fire burns in a homa pit at center, with a brass oil lamp and offerings of flowers and fruit before it. Two priests in orange and white dhotis stand at left, one holding a plate, both with rudraksha malas and marks on their bodies. A large deity murti sits on a golden throne decorated with red cloth and yellow and white flower garlands. To the right, a man in a red-brown dhoti and garland sits on a golden seat beside the deity, with a red-and-gold umbrella above. Seated devotees in orange and white fill the foreground, watching the rite. A second decorated shrine with flower garlands stands behind the fire.2016-02-16 +1 copies