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A photograph of a gilded shrine with an ornate golden arch and carved side panels, framing a golden draped cloth. At the centre sits a conical ritual form, possibly a lingam, decorated with a heart-shaped garland of white and yellow flowers, pink petals, green leaves and a jewelled metallic ornament. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right, and a bright fire blazes at the left edge. No people are visible.

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A photograph of an ornate gold-leaf shrine arch framing a central sacred object draped with a golden cloth and green leaves, set within a heart-shaped garland of yellow and white flowers with pink petals scattered below. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right, and a bright fire blazes in the left foreground. No people are visible.2017-09-11Photo 11728689 +2 copiesOctober 10 20162016-10-10September 21 20172017-09-21A photograph of a ceremonial altar with a decorated golden throne-like frame behind it. Thick garlands of white jasmine and yellow and red flowers drape over a central object. In the foreground, a flame burns beside marigold petals, a small oil lamp and brass vessels. A partially visible person in white clothing stands at the left edge, with bangles on the wrist. No face or identity of any person is visible.2015-10-18Photo 11728686 +2 copiesA photograph of a deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arched shrine with a red backdrop, adorned with white and orange flower garlands and draped flowers. A bright fire burns in a brass vessel at the base of the murti, with brass oil lamps and bowls on a stone platform in front. Lit oil lamps stand at the left, and a partially visible person in dark clothing is at the right edge. Behind the shrine are painted green and blue figures and decorated white lace-like borders.2016-10-10A photograph of a decorated altar with an ornate silver-toned throne-like seat (peetha) draped in white and pink garlands and yellow marigold flower strands. Two tall brass oil lamps (lamps with lit flames) stand on either side, and smoke rises from the foreground. A brass bowl with a ladle sits in front, with white and orange flower arrangements. Behind, a yellow brocade cloth and a blurred colourful figure appear. No people are visible in the scene.2017-09-28A photograph of a homa ritual at dusk-lit temple setting with a large fire burning in the lower left. A man on the left wears orange-red ochre cloth wrapped around his body and a rudraksha mala, and his arm reaches toward the flames and offerings. In the centre, a golden deity murti is draped in yellow and white flower garlands with red blossoms, seated before a golden yellow silk backdrop. Brass oil lamps and a decorated altar with yellow marigold garlands surround the scene. Only the one physical person is visible.2017-08-25September 11 20172017-09-11October 10 20162016-10-10A photograph of a puja at an altar. A hand holding a silver lamp with a bright open flame is raised toward a gilded metal shrine niche with an ornate arched top. Garlands of white flowers with red and yellow marigold strands drape the central deity murti, and loose marigolds and petals are scattered before it. Brass vessels and a small oil lamp sit at the base, and a person in white clothing is partly visible at left. The arm holding the lamp is bare with a bangle.2015-10-18