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A photograph of a temple puja under an open roof. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a dark rudraksha mala holds a lit camphor flame in a silver dish before a golden deity murti in a gilded throne, dressed in a green cloth and heavy garlands of yellow and red flowers. Fruit, oranges and bananas, and flower offerings sit on a striped cloth below. A woman in a white sari with hands folded in namaskar stands in the foreground, another woman in white bows low at the offering, and a third person in white stands at right. Palm trees and a yellow vehicle appear in the background.

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February 23 20152015-02-23Outdoor temple-style ritual under a corrugated roof. A shaved-headed man in a rust-red sannyasi dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala and a pendant, stands holding a silver vessel with a lit oil lamp, an arati-style offering. Beside him a woman in rust-red sari kneels with hands raised, and to the left a woman in a white shawl with sunglasses and a seated devotee watch. To the right stands an ornate golden shrine holding a deity murti dressed in green cloth, heavy yellow-and-red marigold garlands, and a crown. Gold-painted pedestal steps and a mat sit in the foreground.2015-02-23February 23 20152015-02-23A photograph of an outdoor temple-style shrine under a corrugated roof. A shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a dark rudraksha mala and a pale bowl, stands before a gilded throne holding a deity murti dressed in green cloth with a garland of yellow and red flowers and a crown. Women in white and a woman with a pink hair clip hold their hands toward a flame and wave a lamp. Another man prostrates on the ground at left, and white-clad attendants stand near a steel cabinet at right. The priest's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so he is described only by role.2015-02-23February 23 20152015-02-23February 23 20152015-02-23February 23 20152015-02-23February 23 20152015-02-23A photograph of a temple ritual in a courtyard with orange-painted walls. A bald man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with gold bangles and beaded necklaces, raises a lit multi-wick oil lamp (aarti) high with his right hand. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold chain holds his hands together in prayer before a golden-based pedestal with a green-robed deity murti decorated with yellow flowers. Behind them, a woman in a pink sari and others in white and pale clothing stand with folded hands; a shrine niche with carved stone pillars and marigold offerings lies at right. The scene shows puja and aarti in progress, with a kalasha-style pot and offering plates near the left edge.2011-10-06A ceremonial puja inside a decorated shrine tent in front of a large deity murti adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands and jewelled necklaces. Four women sit cross-legged on the floor in red and magenta saris with rudraksha-style garlands and marigold malas, palms pressed together in prayer. A man in a red turban and red garment with a red-and-gold mala stands at right, holding a bowl and sprinkling petals or powder over the women. Beside him an attendant in a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered cloth leans in holding a silver bowl. A gold-and-crimson parasol with fringed edges stands at far right, and a saffron and red pennant hangs behind them.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesApril 14 20132013-04-14