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A photograph of a temple ritual at an outdoor shrine with a yellow canopy and red pillars. A large deity murti is decorated with a dense garland arc of red, orange, purple and white flowers and green leaves, and is being attended by several men and women in saffron-orange dhotis and wraps, some bare-chested with white ash markings on their arms and torsos and rudraksha malas. One young man in a white dhoti and a woman in white stand nearby. A devotee in white stands at the lower left, and a man with a shaved head and white cloth is seen at the right, while a bare-chested man in orange at the right edge is shown from behind. Multicoloured striped mats and scattered flower petals lie on the ground, and a small ornate palanquin-like shrine stands at left.

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Photograph of a temple procession at a shrine with a deity murti decorated with a large floral garland in multicolour blooms and an ornate jewelled face. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and bare-chested devotees carry the murti or its palanquin, with one man holding a flower garland and others lifting a bundle of offerings. A yellow and red canopy with a ceremonial parasol shades the shrine, and a bright yellow decorated palanquin with marigold garlands stands at the right. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt stands near the center, and a man in white ritual cloth stands at the left with folded hands. A woman in an orange sari stands at the right edge. Brass lamps and a metal stand sit at the far right, with a red-walled compound behind.2017-01-11Outdoor temple procession under a yellow-fringed canopy. A large deity murti is dressed in silver ornaments and wrapped in a dense arch of red, orange, yellow, purple and white flower garlands. Several devotees in saffron and orange robes, some bare-chested with white ash markings and rudraksha malas, lift and carry the palanquin. One devotee in the foreground holds a brass kalasha-style vessel aloft while smoke rises from incense. A woman in white stands at right beside brass lamp stands, and a woman in orange watches from the edge. Ritual puja procession in progress.2017-01-11January 11 20172017-01-11January 11 20172017-01-11A photograph of a procession at an open-sided shrine under a thatched canopy. A large deity murti or palanquin-style image is heavily garlanded with multicoloured flowers, red, white, yellow and purple. Several bare-chested men in saffron-orange dhotis carry or steady the decorated figure, with one holding a white and orange cloth. A young man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala stands at right, holding a lamp, while a standing figure at centre raises his arm. A golden umbrella with a woven top and striped fringe rises above the shrine, and a gold curtain hangs at right. Behind is a dark-blue shrine niche with a deity figure and gold decor, and a stone roof with carved figures.2017-01-11Outdoor temple-precinct photograph of a shrine honoring a deity murti decorated with a large oval garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, pink and white. Several men in saffron-orange cloths and bare upper bodies with white tilak markings carry or tend the shrine, one holding white cloth rolls and another raising a brass-coloured lamp. A woman in a white sari stands at right beside brass lamp stands, and a figure in orange and maroon attire stands at far right. Yellow canopy fabric, a golden-framed niche and a red-painted wall frame the scene.2017-01-11January 11 20172017-01-11January 11 20172017-01-11Photograph of a temple procession at an outdoor shrine. A large deity murti is decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in red, purple, yellow and white, with a golden crown and jewelled ornaments. Several bare-chested men in orange and saffron dhotis, some with rudraksha malas and sacred threads, stand around the murti with hands folded in prayer and carry it on a platform. A small canopy with an ornate woven umbrella shades the murti. Other devotees stand at the sides, and a golden shrine and a red-and-yellow curtain are visible behind.2017-01-11January 11 20172017-01-11January 11 20172017-01-11Outdoor temple procession at a shrine canopy with yellow valance and red curtains. A large deity murti or image is decorated with a dense garland of red, white, yellow and purple flowers. Several bare-chested men with white ash markings and orange dhotis carry or steady the deity, some holding rudraksha malas and white cloth. A woman in white sari stands at right, and a man in saffron robes with long hair stands at far right. A brass kalasha or lamp stand and a small orange flag with a bird emblem appear at left. Trees and a fence sit behind.2017-01-11