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Night photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate gilded arch framing two deity murtis draped in garlands of red and white flowers, with flower-wreathed kalasha pots and yellow marigold garlands before them. In the foreground, several shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and orange cloth, with white tilak marks on their foreheads and bodies, stand at a blue and purple altar table performing puja. One priest wears a white turban. No identifiable a person is visible in the scene.

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Night-time ritual at a temple-style shrine. A long-haired figure with bare upper body and orange-red wrap sits on a low seat before a golden arch, with a red and gold cloth behind. Garlands of purple, yellow and white flowers hang on the central deity murti, which wears a crown and jewelled ornaments. To the right, several decorated deity murtis under white and pink flower garlands sit on a platform, and a priest in orange garments pours from a metal vessel. Shaved-headed devotees in saffron-orange cloths sit in rows with hands folded in front. Glowing lights are visible in the background.2014-09-14A priest in white dhoti and white shawl with a cream-and-gold turban stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp in his right hand toward an ornate gilded arch. Behind him, two decorated deity murtis stand, adorned with garlands of red and white flowers, jewelled necklaces and crowns. Yellow marigold garlands drape the front, and small silver kalasha vessels with leaves sit on a blue and purple draped altar. Two people's heads are visible in the lower foreground. This appears to be an evening puja or aarti at a temple shrine.2013-10-15September 14 20142014-09-14A photograph inside a richly decorated temple shrine at night. A bearded man in a long rust-brown robe with a light lavender-and-white flower garland stands at centre, smiling, with hands clasped in front of him. Behind him on a golden-yellow cloth stand deity murtis draped in garlands of white, yellow and orange flowers, with a golden crown on the central image. On the right, two attendants in orange dhotis and white flower garlands stand beside the altar, one wearing a green turban. Oil lamps burn in front of the altar, and gold-framed arched niches and banana leaves frame the scene. Colourful striped mats lie on the floor.2016-12-19October 15 20132013-10-15September 11 20142014-09-11November 06 20162016-11-06January 07 20152015-01-07 +1 copiesDecember 19 20162016-12-19November 06 20162016-11-06A night-time temple ceremony under a white tent with bright lights overhead. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban stands at left with rudraksha malas, hands cupped and arm raised. Beside him a bald, bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a red-and-white border and sacred threads pours or lifts an offering over a richly garlanded deity murti, which is decorated with yellow and red flowers, gold crowns and jewelry, and set on a purple cloth draped table. Other men in white dhotis and a man in a checked shirt stand behind, with a small silver kalasha on the table. The scene suggests abhishekam-style worship with garlands.2008-11-11Night-time temple ritual before a golden arched shrine. Two large deity murtis, one on the left and one on the right, are richly decorated with garlands of purple, yellow, red and white flowers, jewelled necklaces and gold crowns. A woman in an orange-red sari stands at right raising her arm toward the murtis while holding a small silver vessel. In the foreground, shaven-headed priests in white and gold-bordered dhotis sit with their backs to the camera, and a priest with folded hands sits at left before the shrine. Brass lamps and a glowing screen fill the background.2014-09-14