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A photograph of an indoor Hindu ritual in a covered hall with a corrugated roof, strung green leaf garlands and paper lanterns. In the foreground, several women in white saris sit on the floor behind a long table holding brass oil lamps (diyas), a brass bell and small pyramid-shaped incense holders. Behind them, four men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand at the table ringing handbells and holding ritual objects. On the right, a man in a white garment stands ringing a bell beside a seated figure draped in orange with a flower garland. A large crowd of seated devotees fills the background, and a decorated brass palanquin-like structure is visible at right. The setting suggests a puja or aarti with bells and lamps.

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A photograph of an indoor temple-style hall under a corrugated roof decorated with leafy garlands and hanging paper lanterns in yellow, blue and orange. Several men in orange robes with gold necklaces hold lit lamps and ritual implements at a raised counter. Women in white saris and white clothing sit on the floor in front of rows of brass oil lamps, bells and metal plates with offerings, including a banana-like fruit and flower petals. Devotees in white and orange sit along the sides of the hall. The scene appears to be a puja or aarti ceremony.2008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26A ritual aarti or puja in a decorated hall with a long metal table covered by a green mat. Three young men in saffron-orange robes with gold beaded necklaces stand behind the table, holding brass bells and lamps and raising their arms. A fourth man in white clothes with an orange shawl holds a brass bell at the right end. Five women in white saris sit on the floor at the front with rows of brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha and small brass implements arranged before them. Festoons of red and orange cloth and paper decorations hang from the ceiling, and a seated crowd of devotees watches from behind. Framed photographs and banners are on the back wall.2008-12-24Photograph of an outdoor temple ritual under a corrugated roof decorated with mango leaf garlands and hanging paper lanterns in orange, blue and yellow. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls and white kurtas stand at a long metal counter swinging burning lamps or aarti flames. Seated in white clothes with rudraksha malas, women and girls arrange rows of brass oil lamps, bowls of fruit, coconuts and offerings on mats in front of them. On the right, a seated man in orange with garlands and a ceremonial staff sits near a golden shrine, with devotees watching behind. This is an aarti and puja arrangement with lamps being offered.2008-12-26December 31 20082008-12-31A photo of an aarti ceremony in a covered hall hung with white flower strands. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand on a raised platform, swinging brass multi-tier aarti lamps with flames. Women in white saris sit in a row below, holding small oil lamps and trays, with rows of brass lamps lined along the floor. A man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands at the right end. Devotees sit in the background, and framed pictures hang on the walls.2008-12-31A photograph of a temple ritual in a covered open-sided hall with a corrugated roof, decorated with mango-leaf garlands and hanging colourful lanterns. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand at a long table holding large lit brass aarti lamps with flaming wicks, while others in white clothes sit on mats below with rows of brass lamps, plates of fruit and flower offerings. Devotees stand in the background near a golden deity murti shrine area, and an orange-robed figure sits at right. The ritual appears to be aarti with oil lamps.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26Photograph of an outdoor pavilion ritual with a row of devotees in orange and white robes performing aarti with oil lamps. Several figures in orange garments with rudraksha malas stand at the far table waving flames, while seated women and men in white clothes hold brass lamps and trays at the foreground tables. Rows of brass oil lamps, plates of offerings and tiered metal lamps line the table. A lit deity shrine glows at the right, with a man in white and orange shawl standing nearby. Green leaf garlands and colourful paper lanterns hang overhead under a corrugated roof.2008-12-26December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31