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Photograph of a Hindu ritual at a flower-decorated shrine. A bare-chested priest in a purple headwrap and white dhoti with a golden-striped cloth draped over his shoulder holds a lit flame toward a deity murti framed by layered marigold and rose garlands. In front, several decorated kalasha pots wrapped in colourful threads and marigold garlands sit with coconuts, leaves and a brass bowl on a stepped platform of bricks sprinkled with flower petals and rice. A fire burns at the right edge. Scene suggests a puja or abhishekam; priest is not confidently identified.

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A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a flower-decorated shrine arch with a flaming fire lamp at its heart. A bare-chested priest in a purple headcloth, seen from behind on the left, holds his hands near the flame. In the foreground, three decorated kalasha pots with bright yellow and red marigold garlands, green mango leaves, coconut halves and a palm-leaf topped lid sit on a pink cloth. Red, white and yellow flower garlands drape the arched shrine behind them. Only the priest is physically visible, so this is a puja or aarti scene rather than a crowd.2018-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A fire ritual at a temple shrine with a homa or yagna fire burning in a flat pit in the foreground, flames rising beside rows of brass kalashas decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and coconuts. Behind them a deity murti is heavily adorned with garlands of marigolds, jasmine and red flowers and gold jewellery. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth leans forward to offer something into the fire. A second priest in white with a gold necklace kneels at left with a tuft of hair. On the right a bearded man in a purple garment and rudraksha-style necklace watches, while a woman in an orange sari stands with palms joined. Red and pink umbrellas and banana leaves frame the scene.2018-04-14A homa ritual at an outdoor temple shrine. Several bare-chested men in white dhotis sit on a red-floored area near a shrine framed by a large garland of marigolds and jasmine strands in red, yellow and green. A man in white dhoti and shawl kneels at the center, tending kalasha pots decorated with marigold garlands and coconuts on a pink-cloth-covered table. A brick fire pit with burning flames sits in the lower right. A deity murti sits inside the decorated arch. Other men in white and saffron-clad people stand at the sides, and a red-clad child is visible in the background behind a teal screen.2018-04-14A ritual scene at a Shiva shrine with a deity murti framed by a heavy arch of marigold and white jasmine garlands. Standing at left, a shirtless priest in a white dhoti with gold border holds a cloth up toward the altar, another priest in a white dhoti and purple shawl stands beside him, and a bare-chested young man sits in front of the altar with hands joined. At right a woman in an orange sari with folded hands faces the altar. Brass pots with coconuts and flower garlands sit on a pink-draped platform, and a fire burns at the lower right.2018-04-14Inside a temple hall, a homa fire pit is laid with brick-like stacks of offerings, flower garlands, coconut halves and small kalasha pots wrapped in marigold garlands. A small flame burns at the centre. Behind it, a deity murti is decorated with garlands under a canopy of flowers and a red and gold cloth. Several bare-chested priests in white dhotis with gold borders officiate; one in a gold-bordered dhoti stands at right, another kneels at left wearing a rudraksha mala, and a man in saffron clothing sits at the far left. Red floor covering, a brass implement and a bowl of flowers lie in the foreground.2018-04-14A photograph of a priest performing an aarti before a deity murti decorated with dense garlands of marigolds, jasmine and red roses in a rounded arch frame. The priest, shown bare-chested with a purple cloth wrapped on his head and a rudraksha-style bead bracelet, holds a multi-wick oil lamp with flames rising toward the decorated murti. A second man in a maroon-and-gold shawl stands at the right edge, partly visible. Yellow sunflower-style floral decorations hang above. The murti's face and adornments are partly obscured by the flames and garlands.2018-04-14A ritual homa scene with a visible fire burning in a brass fire pit in the foreground. Behind it, three kalasha pots topped with yellow coconut-like finials and green leaves stand on a white cloth, each decorated with red and white flower garlands and a red-berry garland on the central pot. Behind them hang green and red drapes with yellow and white marigold garlands. No people are clearly visible; only a hand holding a ritual implement appears at the left edge.2013-05-13April 14 20182018-04-14December 07 20162016-12-07