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A photograph of a temple ritual at a decorated shrine. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a red-and-gold border and a pink turban stands with his back to the camera, raising his hand to the elaborate golden arch above a deity murti draped in marigold and rose garlands. Two younger men in white dhotis and garlands stand at left, one holding a small silver vessel on a tray. Tall brass oil lamps with lit wicks and ornate gold ceremonial parasols frame the scene against white draped cloth.

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A temple-style ritual photograph in a pavilion with white fabric backdrop. A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with pink and gold border and a pink head cloth stands with his back to the camera, reaching up to adorn a deity murti with marigold and red flower garlands. Two shirtless assistants with white and orange cloth and beaded garlands stand to the left, one holding a silver tray with a small vessel. Tall gilt ornamental standards with kalasha-like finials flank the altar, and brass oil lamps with lit flames sit on the right. The shrine is decorated with yellow and red flowers and a green cloth.2015-10-19October 19 20152015-10-19A photograph of a temple puja at an outdoor shrine with a white cloth backdrop. A priest with a bare upper body and white dhoti edged in pink stands at right, holding a lit oil lamp toward a deity murti seated on a green-draped throne. The murti wears red garlands, a red-and-gold crown and a decorated white garment. Another attendant in a pink-and-white dhoti stands at left beside a flower-garlanded shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on the right. Golden arches and yellow marigold garlands frame the scene, and a cameraman is visible behind the priest.2015-10-19October 19 20152015-10-19A priest in a pink and gold turban and a bare upper body performs aarti before an ornate deity murti decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. He holds a brass lamp with several burning flames above a pink lotus-shaped base. Brass plates, fruit offerings and small figurines sit on the altar platform, with a gilded ceremonial shield on the left. The scene is a temple ritual setting with draped white cloth behind.2015-07-17A priest seen from behind, wearing a pink head cloth and a pink-bordered white dhoti, holds a silver aarti plate with three lit oil lamps toward an ornate deity murti. The murti is decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, and a gold-framed backdrop with peacock-style medallions surrounds it. Coconuts, marigolds and a kalasha-like offering sit on the platform, and a white cloth hangs behind.2015-10-19July 17 20152015-07-17A photograph of a temple-style ritual before a gilded metal murti seated on a throne draped with red, yellow and white garlands. The central deity figure wears a tall gold crown with a red band and an ornate white and gold chest piece, and holds a hand raised in blessing. Two smaller seated figures flank it, one in dark red and gold dress, the other in a patterned red and gold turban. Two bare-chested male priests in white dhotis stand in front, one with a pink turban and red-and-gold cloth at the waist, the other with a rudraksha-style neck cord, both raising a lamp toward the murti. A brass oil lamp sits at lower left and gold ceremonial standards frame the scene.2015-10-19October 19 20152015-10-19July 18 20152015-07-18 +1 copiesJuly 13 20152015-07-13 +1 copiesA ritual scene during a homa for samaya deeksha. A priest in white dhoti with a pink head cloth stands at left, arms raised, scattering or offering something over a tiered ceremonial altar decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, a pink lotus-shaped tier, and two carved golden lions at its base. A bearded man in a red-gold brocade shawl and gold necklaces speaks into a microphone at right, beside a golden ornamented frame. A brass-coloured decorative shield hangs on the left, and a small figure of a deity murti with red headdress stands at the right edge among garlands. Smoke drifts across the frame.2015-07-17