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Outdoor temple scene under tall trees at a construction site. A tall dark stone deity murti with a gold arched prabhavali stands on a raised platform, and two priests in red and saffron dhotis stand at its top, one pouring or offering over the murti. A stepped platform is draped with peach and orange cloth, with a striped multicolour mat in front holding brass vessels, bowls, and silver-tone pots arranged for ritual. In the foreground, a woman with long dark hair wears a white jasmine garland, red blouse and gold bangles, seated with her back to the camera beside an orange-clad devotee. Scaffolding and piled stones are visible in the background.

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Outdoor photograph of a temple-style ritual beneath tall trees in dry, rocky ground. A black stone deity murti stands within a golden arched shrine on a red-and-green striped cloth, with a saffron draped fabric ramp leading up to a raised platform. Two priests in saffron and red-brown robes stand at the top near the murti, one tending it. Several devotees in white sit and stand along the left, and a woman in a white garland and red-and-orange garment sits in the foreground facing the shrine. Silver and steel bowls and small pots are set on the cloth in front, with a wooden scaffold at the left edge.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor ritual at a shrine beneath large trees. A dark stone deity murti stands under a golden arched torana, decorated with flower garlands. A priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl stands on a raised platform draped with orange cloth, pouring or offering from a metal vessel toward the murti. Two white-clad assistants stand at the left side of the steps. In the foreground, a seated woman with long dark hair wears a white flower garland and an orange garment, facing the shrine. Brass vessels, a silver tray, and a sheet with pink and green stripes hold offerings and pots on the ground. The a person candidate is not clearly identifiable, so no in-person a person is named.2015-02-05Outdoor ritual photograph beneath tall trees at a temple site. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti stands on a raised platform draped with an orange cloth, pouring or offering over a black stone Shiva lingam-type murti with a carved golden arch behind it. A second priest in orange robes stands beside him. Along the steps and at lower right, a woman in an orange sari with a white flower garland and gold bangles sits facing the altar. Brass pots, bowls and a plate of offerings sit on a striped cloth below, and scaffolding and rubble lie in the background. Abhishekam is being performed.2015-02-05Outdoor temple ritual beneath large shady trees at an ashram site. A standing priest in a red-brown dhoti and shawl stands atop a raised platform, pouring or offering something over a dark bronze deity murti, its base wrapped in a hanging cloth. A seated woman in a red sari with white flower garland and gold armlet faces the platform, with a tray of silver bowls and brass vessels set on a colourful striped cloth covered table. To the right, a person in orange robes sits in the foreground, and another figure in orange stands near a red frame. Two women in white saris and a man in white dhoti watch from the left, with brass pots nearby and rubble stones behind the wall.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor ritual at a shaded site beneath large spreading trees. A black stone deity murti stands within an ornate golden arched frame on a red-and-orange platform, decorated with flowers and fabric draped over a red railing. Two priests in red and orange robes stand on the left, one holding an offering. A woman in a red-and-brown sari with a white flower garland sits in the foreground facing the deity, her back to the camera, with a bangle on her arm. Steel vessels, bowls and covered containers are arranged on a striped pink-green cloth in front. Piles of stone and a red wall appear behind.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor temple scene under tree canopy. A large dark stone deity murti stands on a raised platform beside a green ornate arch, while two priests in orange-red dhotis with yellow borders stand on a draped orange-and-purple covered platform, one leaning over the murti. A woman with long dark hair and a white flower garland, seen from behind, faces the scene. In front are steel bowls, covered vessels, and a colourful striped cloth on a table. A tripod stand and bamboo poles rise in the background. Other figures in saffron and white are partly visible behind. Flowers are scattered at the murti's base.2015-02-05