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Night photograph of an outdoor puja beneath a corrugated roof, with strings of red and white fairy lights. On the left, a large white-and-red framed deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, garlanded with yellow marigold strands, stands beside smaller figures. In the centre, a priest in white dhoti with a saffron-yellow shawl sits with his back to the camera before a square homa fire pit with offerings: brass bowls, a red-cloth offering, flower petals and metal vessels. On the right, a figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching turban, with a rudraksha-style mala, sits on a red velvet throne with gold trim on a carpet. Banners and a poster board line the back wall.

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Night photo of a Hindu puja at an open-air shrine with a sheet roof and string lights. A priest in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands at left before a murti of a goddess with multiple arms, crowned, in red and white garlands, flanked by smaller deity figures. In front is a square homa fire pit with a burning flame, surrounded by brass vessels and bowls. At right, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a saffron turban and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded in namaste on a red and gold throne-style chair; a second seated figure in orange sits nearby. A printed banner panel with photos is on the wall behind.2011-10-05Night-time puja inside a temple hall decorated with string lights. At centre stands a large deity murti of Goddess Durga with multiple arms, crowned and garlanded with yellow marigolds, flanked by smaller figures and a lion vahana, set within a white floral halo. In front, a priest in orange robes stands at left holding a lamp-tray, while a seated priest in orange sits with a metal bowl of offerings and brass oil lamps. On the right, a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate red and gold throne, observing the ritual. Another white-clad man stands nearby. Brass lamps, kalasha vessels and steel containers surround the altar.2011-10-03Night photograph inside a decorated temple hall lit by strings of warm and multicolour fairy lights. On the left stands a deity murti with a large white and silver halo, flanked by a figure in red and white garlands, with a lion or tiger mount nearby. A seated figure in a red velvet and gold-trimmed throne wears orange saffron robes and a long orange sash, with a tall orange ceremonial staff raised beside him. A devotee in orange kneels on a red and gold carpet before the throne. A lit oil lamp and brass lamp stands in the foreground. A standing man in white dhoti and shawl with a bare chest observes on the right. A sign reading 'Pariyaccha Pooja Temple' hangs above a framed board of photographs and notices.2011-10-05October 05 20112011-10-05Night-time ritual scene under a corrugated roof strung with red fairy lights. On the left, large white-and-red deity murti figures with garlands stand behind a decorated altar. In the centre, three women in saris sit on the floor by a square fire pit, one in yellow and white, one in blue, one in maroon, holding ritual items. On the right, a man in saffron-orange robes and orange turban with rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a footstool, bare feet visible. Brass pots, bowls and oil lamps sit in the foreground, and a banner reads MEET the Master with photographs.2011-10-05October 05 20112011-10-05October 04 20112011-10-04Night ritual at a temple with a sign reading Sri Nithyananda Deshika Temple. A deity murti group with a large ornate golden-white halo is decorated with garlands and lit by a flame. A priest in white dhoti with gold border, bare-chested, stands at left holding a lamp toward the deity. A fire pit with a bright flame sits in front. At right, a seated person in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, hands folded in prayer, sits in a red and gold throne-style chair. Strings of red lights and oil lamps line the back wall, with framed posters beside.2011-10-03Night photograph of a temple puja hall lit by string lights. Centre left, a large decorated deity murti of the goddess with multiple arms, crowned and garlanded in yellow and white marigolds, stands in an ornate arched backdrop beside smaller garlanded figures. In the foreground, a bald priest in orange robes sits cross-legged at a stepped fire pit or homa kund with offering bowls, brass lamps and a kalasha. Behind him, a man in white dhoti kneels playing a small instrument. To the right, a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a red and gold throne-like chair, and a standing attendant in white clothing stands at the far right edge. Lit oil lamps and a large brass lamp stand on the steps.2011-10-03October 04 20112011-10-04October 03 20112011-10-03A photograph inside a covered temple hall beneath a corrugated metal roof strung with white garland, with red fairy lights along the orange back wall. A large silver-framed deity murti, a multi-armed goddess in red and white with attendant figures, stands behind a white altar platform. A sign above reads Sri Nithyaneshwara Temple. On the floor, brass pots, banana-leaf offerings and fruit sit in front of the altar while a priest in white dhoti and orange shawl performs a puja. At left, a man in white kurta stands near the altar. At right, a seated man in orange robes with an orange turban presses his palms together on a gold-trimmed red throne, appearing to take part in the worship. Several attendants are visible in the scene.2011-10-05