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A temple puja scene in an orange-walled hall with a stone floor. A bearded priest with a shaved head and a green-and-red shawl, bare-chested, sits at left and holds a lit oil lamp over brass vessels. Seated in front of him, a man in a saffron robe with his palms pressed together prays, and another seated man in saffron faces the viewer. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis with orange shawls sit and stand. Brass plates hold flower garlands, red roses, sliced fruit, yellow turmeric or kumkum powder, copper pots and a kalasha. A standing figure in orange robes is at the back.

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July 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21A photo of a puja ritual on a stone floor inside a temple. A bearded, bare-chested man in orange dhoti and a red-and-gold shawl sits cross-legged, his hands over a small brass lamp with a flame. Opposite, a young man in an orange robe holds a small spoon over a brass vessel. Another man in orange sits near a brass container. At the left, a priest in orange holds his hands together beside a golden stand, a brass kalasha and a brass pitcher. Trays hold yellow and red flower petals, marigold garlands, sliced fruit and bananas. Several people in white and orange sit in the background.2010-07-21Photograph of a ritual puja on a stone floor, with priests in saffron and orange robes seated on the ground. The priest on the left, with a bare chest, grey-streaked beard, rudraksha mala and red-and-gold shawl, rings a brass bell while holding his hand on his chest. Beside him, a younger man in orange cloth holds a brass lamp with a flame and a small bell, offering it over brass and copper vessels. Trays hold flower garlands in yellow and red, sliced fruit, coconut, kumkum and turmeric. Other seated people wear white and orange, and standing figures in orange cloth are visible at the top. Copper pots and a brass container stand nearby.2010-07-21A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple courtyard. In the foreground, a bare-chested, grey-bearded man in orange cloth sits cross-legged with his hands raised in gesture beside a golden ornate base holding a small deity murti draped with green cloth. Across from him, a younger man in orange sleeveless robe pours liquid from a copper pot, with a brass plate of fruit, flowers including red roses and yellow marigolds, and brass bowls with kumkum and vibhuti nearby. Behind them, a seated man in orange with a rudraksha mala and a man in white with an orange shawl sit with others, including a child, while an orange-clad attendant stands at the left edge. Several seated devotees in white and orange watch quietly.2010-07-21A seated puja scene inside a temple hall with orange-painted walls. On the left, an older bearded priest with a shaved head, wearing orange cloth and a rudraksha mala, rings a brass bell. Beside him a standing figure in orange dhoti and shawl looks on. In the centre, a man in an orange robe with a bun of hair lowers a small brass lamp with a lit flame, while a younger seated man in orange with a mala assists. On the right, a close-cropped man in orange cloth sits in the foreground. Brass vessels, a kalasha, flower petals, fruit, a coconut and a plate of marigolds and red flowers are arranged on the floor.2010-07-21Photograph of a seated puja inside a temple hall with a polished stone floor. A bearded man in a saffron-orange dhoti with a red shawl and rudraksha-style beads sits centre, pouring water or offering from a small brass vessel. Beside him a man in orange cloth bends toward a brass plate of marigolds, red flowers, fruit and a coconut-like offering. Another man in orange sits at right with hands folded, and a shaved-headed man in white with an orange shawl sits in the background. Brass lamps, kalasha-style vessels and a golden peetha/altar stand are visible. A few other people in orange and white stand or sit behind.2010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21Outdoor photo of a puja ritual on a stone floor. A bare-chested, grey-bearded priest in orange cloth with a green-and-gold border kneels at left, reaching toward a copper pot, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Beside him a younger man in orange robes sits cross-legged with hands folded in prayer, and another orange-clad man in a sleeveless robe leans forward toward the same vessel. A brass kalasha and small brass vessels sit on a yellow-dusted floor, with a silver tray of fruit, a coconut, marigolds and pink flowers in front. Behind them, seated devotees in white and orange shawls watch, including a girl in pink and women in saris. A gold-trimmed shrine edge is visible at left, and a red mat sits at right.2010-07-21