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A photograph of a shrine beneath a stone-pillared canopy where a white bull statue, Nandi, stands before a deity murti draped in garlands of yellow and orange marigolds with red and purple flowers. Two tall brass oil lamps stand in front of the bull. In the foreground, a long-haired person in saffron-orange robes with a red border kneels with their back to the camera, facing the shrine. To the right, two more people in orange robes stand near the shrine, one holding a garland. A brass vessel and a small offering of flowers sit on the stone floor at left, and palm trees appear outside the shrine.

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December 29 20082008-12-29December 27 20092009-12-27Photograph of a ritual at a temple shrine with a deity murti dressed in a sari of teal and red and adorned with silver ornaments, crowned and decorated with thick garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron dhoti stands in front of the murti holding a brass lamp and performing a ritual, while beside him a bearded man in orange robes and an older woman in saffron sit with hands folded. Brass lamps, a golden platform and offerings surround the deity, with a corrugated roof and stone pillars behind.2009-12-27A photograph of a ritual at a shrine where a standing devotee in orange robes and a garland of red and white flowers holds a lit oil lamp toward a deity murti seated on a white bull (Nandi). The murti, adorned with gold jewellery, a red turban-style crown, a blue and gold sari-like dress and a full yellow, orange and purple marigold garland, is framed by a gilded arch. Brass vessels, a kalasha and offerings sit on a tray in front. To the left, two seated devotees in saffron clothing hold their hands joined in prayer. The setting is an open-sided pillared hall with stone columns and red curtains. Ritual aarti or puja is shown.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a stone canopy and carved pillars. A figure in an orange saffron robe bends over a golden altar before a deity murti decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands; the murti stands beside a white bull with a red-and-white harness. Two men in orange and red clothing kneel or stand at left, one holding a brass vessel and offering plates. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style pot, bowls of fruit and flowers, and a blue cloth backdrop complete the puja scene. This appears to be a temple puja, with the robed figure performing the worship.2008-12-29Inside a covered temple porch, a standing man with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala wears orange ochre robes and holds a brass vessel while garlanded. Beside him a bearded man in orange robes sits cross-legged, and a shaved-headed priest in orange kneels with hands joined. Before them a large bronze deity murti, adorned with yellow, purple and green garlands and gold jewellery, sits on a golden throne draped with red cloth. Brass lamps, a kalasha and offerings of flowers and fruit lie on the floor.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and a gilded arched niche. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at a stone platform: the figure on the left, in an orange garment, faces the second man, who wears an orange shawl, a white turban and a white garland. He holds a flower garland and appears to make an offering. Behind them, a white horse-form vehicle and a deity murti are adorned with marigold and multicoloured garlands. Brass lamps, kalasha pots, fruit, flowers and metal offering bowls sit on the platform, and a blue cloth hangs at left. Hindu puja offerings are arranged before the shrine.2008-12-29A temple shrine with a large deity murti of a goddess seated on a lion-like mount, decorated with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, orange, and purple, with a gold arch behind. Brass oil lamps and kalasha pots surround a small silver-and-garland-decorated murti on a low platform, with oranges and flower petals offered. Two men in saffron/orange robes are present: one seated at left with folded hands, and one standing at center holding a lit lamp and performing puja. Pillars and carved stone frame the open shrine.2009-12-25