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A photograph of a temple ritual inside a stone shrine. A long-haired man in a rust-red and gold-striped dhoti and matching shawl stands at centre, holding a lit lamp or ritual vessel with both hands, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace visible. Behind him, several men in saffron and orange turbans and cloths assist, one holding a flame and another with hands joined. Garlands of yellow, orange, red and green flowers hang on a tall pillar and a black stone pedestal. In the foreground, seated devotees with shaved heads and bare upper bodies, one in an orange shawl, watch with hands folded. A carved granite deity relief decorated with marigolds and yellow flowers is set into the wall at lower right. Brass lamps stand at left.

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Inside a stone temple hall, a long-haired figure in a rust-red dhoti and matching wrap stands at centre, accepting a white offering from a hand, with a rudraksha mala draped across the chest. Around them, several priests in red and orange robes with striped borders and red turbans attend, one holding a lit lamp and another holding a tray. Behind them, a kalasha and garlands of marigolds and yellow and multicoloured flowers hang near a black stone basin. In the foreground, the backs of seated devotees' heads are visible. A carved black stone deity murti with a flower garland stands in a niche on the right pillar, with marigolds placed at its base.2015-01-13Temple ritual scene with a long-haired man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl with gold borders, arm extended toward a garlanded deity murti in a shrine niche. Behind him, priests in rust and orange dhotis, one holding a brass tray or lamp, stand near a black stone pedestal. Marigold and yellow flower garlands hang on the pillar. In the foreground, devotees' heads are visible at the lower edge. A carved black stone relief of a standing deity with flowers at its base is on the right. Pale stone pillars frame the bright doorway. The man appears to be a person by his long swept-back hair and ritual clothing, leading the puja.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13Photograph inside a stone temple shrine during a ritual. A long-haired man in a rust-red and gold dhoti and matching shawl, wearing a large beaded garland and bangles, stands at center holding ritual implements. Behind him, priests in orange-red and saffron turbans and dhotis stand near a dark stone basin and tall garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers. A brass oil lamp burns on the left, and a small deity figure with flowers sits on the lower right of a carved stone niche. In the foreground, bald devotees with folded hands and a man in a yellow head cloth watch the ritual, and their backs are visible.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13Devotees gather at a stone temple shrine as priests in orange and red dhotis and saffron turbans perform a ritual. A woman in a red-orange sari with a yellow border stands centre, holding a ceremonial brass vessel, while men beside her hold decorated pots and offerings. In the foreground, a bald man with a rudraksha mala and orange-red shawl sits with hands joined in prayer, alongside other seated devotees in white and dark clothing. A carved stone deity murti is decorated with yellow and orange flowers, and a marigold garland drapes a yellow floral arch. Brass lamps and metal vessels sit on a side table.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13