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A temple puja in progress before a decorated shrine with a central deity murti draped in red, pink and yellow garlands and a trident placed in front. Flanking the shrine are colourful painted guardian figures holding weapons. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and a sash extends his arm toward an offering lamp, with other priests in orange and white seated beside him. Silver bowls, brass pots, flowers and marigold garlands fill the altar area in front of the shrine.

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May 17 20132013-05-17May 17 20132013-05-17May 17 20132013-05-17May 17 20132013-05-17May 17 20132013-05-17A temple puja in progress before a colourful multi-armed deity statue with a trident and sword, painted in orange, red and gold against a turquoise wall. To the right, a richly decorated deity murti is adorned with red, orange and yellow flower garlands and a silver trident. In the foreground, a priest in saffron-orange robes with white body markings holds a lit flame or aarti lamp and offers it toward the deity. Beside him, a young man with a bare chest and short hair sits with palms joined in prayer, and several men in white dhotis join in worship. Brass bowls, oil lamps, flower offerings and mango-like fruit sit on a tiered stone base in front of the deity.2013-05-17A temple puja in progress before a richly decorated shrine with deity murtis draped in red, orange and yellow flower garlands. A shaven-headed priest in an orange-ochre robe sits at the front, extending his right arm and holding a ritual implement over offerings. Beside him, another person in an orange cloth sits with hands folded in prayer, and others in white dhotis sit on the floor. Brass bowls, a silver plate, and stacked yellow sweets sit on a low table. Behind them, golden figures and a painted gate-guardian figure with a club frame the altar.2013-05-17May 15 20132013-05-15May 17 20132013-05-17A ritual puja is performed before a large painted deity murti with four arms holding weapons, its shrine decorated with red and white flower garlands and brass lamps. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, holds a flaming oil lamp (aarti) toward the deity. Facing him, a young man in a maroon dhoti with white sandalwood markings on his arms and a beaded necklace sits cross-legged, hands folded. Brass vessels, a silver tray with food, a bowl of rice and a kalasha stand on the floor. Seated devotees in white clothes with orange garlands, hands joined in prayer, watch from the left and background.2013-05-17A temple ritual with a homa fire pit in the foreground, its flames rising from a stepped brick fire altar surrounded by flowers and fruit offerings. On the right, a deity murti stands in a richly garlanded shrine arch with red and yellow flower garlands, holding a trident-like staff. Behind the fire, a colourful painted temple gateway features a fierce guardian figure with flaming crown. Left, several men in saffron and maroon dhotis and orange shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand near the altar; one holds a plate. Central figure in white kurta and white dhoti stands with palms joined in namaskar, while others in white kurtas and lanyards stand nearby, one kneeling with joined hands. Watermarked archive image.2013-05-17A temple ritual scene before a richly decorated central deity murti seated on a yellow cloth throne, garlanded with red, yellow, white and green flower strings. A woman in a rust-brown and gold-bordered sari stands at left, adjusting or offering a red and white garland. In front, three smaller decorated murtis sit on a red cloth with flower garlands, and a small oil lamp burns at the center. A devotee in saffron-coloured clothing kneels at the lower right near brass vessels and offerings. A large painted figure with multiple arms holding a staff and weapons stands at right against a turquoise and pink temple wall. Brass lamps and pots, marigold petals and a kalasha-like vessel lie on the altar.2013-05-26 +1 copies