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A photograph of a ritual puja at a temple shrine decorated with gold-framed arches and fresh garlands of white, yellow and red flowers. Two deity murtis stand on the altar, dressed and garlanded. In the foreground, a fire pit burns with a homa, and a priest in an orange-gold dhoti holds a ritual ladle over it. Another priest in an orange dhoti stands behind, holding a plate with a lamp. A figure on the left wears an orange wrap and speaks into a microphone. A kalasha, brass vessels, flower offerings and a wall clock sit on the floor. The text overlay in the corner reads a

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A temple ritual inside an ornately decorated shrine with gold-and-blue arches. Two deity murtis stand draped with long garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. A central figure in a golden crown sits on a peetha/throne with a kalasha-like arrangement before him, while beside him a shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti and orange shawl holds a silver tray of offerings and lamps. Another attendant in orange, with white forehead markings and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, stands near the front. A fire pit burns in the foreground surrounded by flower petals, fruit, brass vessels and a round wall clock. The scene shows a homa or puja-style worship with lit flames and offerings.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A night-time temple ritual in a decorated hall with a yellow marigold garland across the top. A bare-backed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at left, holding a small lamp and facing the shrine. Behind a raised wooden fire pit with a bright flame, several deity murtis are dressed in garlands and gold-trimmed arches, with a large kalasha-style vessel and banana leaves at right. Silver bowls of petals, a basket of marigold flowers and a platter of rice sit on striped cloth in the foreground. Several devotees stand with hands folded near the shrines. Scene suggests puja or homa; no clear a person candidate is visible.2016-12-19November 06 20162016-11-06A photograph of a temple-style ritual inside a decorated tent hall. Several deity murtis are dressed in gold and yellow garments and garlanded with yellow, orange and red flower strands; a large golden hooded cobra canopy rises over the figures on the left. Banana plants and draped fabric frame the scene. On the red-carpeted floor, a man in a brown robe with a long-haired appearance stands center-right holding a lit oil lamp and a flower garland before the murtis, while two seated devotees in orange and gold clothing, one bare-chested, sit nearby with trays. A large white wall clock is visible at the lower right. Flower petals scatter the floor. Several other people in white and light clothing stand in the background.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19Night-time ritual scene in a temple-style shrine decorated with yellow marigold garlands overhead and banana leaves at the corners. Two large deity murtis sit on ornate golden thrones with silver-and-gold crowns, draped in white cloth, garlanded with yellow and red flower strings, and flanked by black stone sculptures. In front, a fire pit burns with an offering tray of flowers and fruit. Standing at the right, two attendants in saffron-orange dhotis, one with a white shawl and one wearing a green turban, present flower garlands. Two people in white with long hair attend near the left throne, one holding a lamp. Striped mat on the floor, oil lamps lit, a homa or puja in progress.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19Photograph of a temple ritual inside a decorated pavilion with a red carpet. Several black and golden deity murti stand on ornate golden thrones and are heavily garlanded with yellow, white and red flower strands; one large murti has a golden cobra hood above it. Banana plants and yellow flower festoons frame the space. In the foreground a woman with long black hair in a brown garment stands with her back to the camera, facing the murtis. Two seated devotees in orange-and-gold clothes hold plates of offerings, and a large wall clock is at right. A few other people stand in white and gold clothing near the thrones.2016-12-19A photograph inside a temple hall decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and red-and-white flowers, with banana plants and a hanging yellow flower swag along the ceiling. Foreground deity figures wear floral garlands and a golden cobra hood overhead. A tall figure with long dark hair and a brown robe stands at right facing the shrine, while a seated person in orange clothing sits on a striped mat at lower right. Brass lamps, a silver tray and a wall clock are visible. Behind, more people in white and gold attire stand near golden shrines, and a few small figures occupy the back right area.2016-12-19