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Photograph of a temple shrine with a fire pit of burning offerings in front. Two priests perform a puja at a gilded peetha holding a seated deity murti garlanded with yellow and white flowers, flanked by two smaller garlanded murtis. Behind, two figures in red and green stand near a large golden arch with orange drapery. The priest on the left wears a white dhoti and white upper cloth and holds an object over the deity. The younger priest on the right, in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, extends his hand toward the offerings. Brass plates of fruit, flowers and sweets sit at the lower left, with purple mats on the floor and a microphone stand near the fire.

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November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01Temple ritual photograph at a shrine with a stone canopy and golden arch behind a dressed deity murti pair with red and orange draping. Two priests in ritual dress perform worship at a golden-framed altar: the left priest in white dhoti with an orange cloth wrap offers flowers and garlands to an idol, while the right priest in saffron-orange robes and bare upper body, with a bracelet, holds up a plate and offering. Garlands of white and yellow flowers adorn the murti. Brass lamps stand on either side, a small fire burns in a pit in front with offerings, and trays of fruit, bananas and sweets sit on the floor mat.2011-11-01Photograph of a temple shrine in an outdoor-style pavilion with granite pillars and gold-framed deity figures. Two priests perform worship at a golden altar: one in a white dhoti with a shaved head bends forward, while the other in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl pours or offers toward a central deity murti decorated with white and yellow flower garlands. A fire pit with burning offerings sits in the foreground, with brass oil lamps, bowls of fruit and food, and a small open book. Behind the deities are red and orange draperies and a standing red-robed figure in a niche.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01Two priests perform puja at a stone shrine with golden arches and garlanded deity murtis. On the left, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and gold necklace sits holding a brass plate, while a shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala sits beside him, burning incense on a red tray. Behind them stand two colourfully dressed deity figures under orange drapery, with a small figure in a red garment at right. Brass oil lamps flank the central golden kalasha-like shrine, which is decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. Red-and-white striped pillars and a purple cloth mat complete the temple scene.2011-11-01Photo 11683230November 01 20112011-11-01July 21 20102010-07-21November 12 20102010-11-12