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A festival photograph of two decorated deity murti standing on a golden pedestal beside a fire pit. The left figure wears an orange and gold shawl, and the right figure wears a maroon garment; both are draped in yellow marigold garlands with red rose accents and heavy silver-toned ornaments. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in orange clothing and a bangle holds a ladle over a flaming homa fire. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white shirts, green and teal saris, and a pink sari stands near a pale orange backdrop with a glowing decorative frame. A white barrier cloth separates the area from the crowd.

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A photograph of a temple ritual with a fire ritual in the foreground: a flame rises from a fire pit while a hand holds a ladle or spoon over it, and a metal vessel sits nearby. Behind the fire, two decorated metal or stone deity murtis stand on a gold-and-silver peetha, each wearing ornate silver necklaces, crowns and mala garlands of yellow and white flowers with red blossoms. The left murti has an orange shawl draped across it. A crowd of devotees in white shirts, green and blue saris, and maroon clothing stands behind a white curtain, and a gold-framed altar piece is visible at the top right.2012-01-08Night photograph of a temple ritual centred on two decorated metal deity murti standing on a gold-edged ornate platform. Both figures wear layered silver-toned jewellery, crowns, and garlands of yellow and white flowers with maroon accents; the left figure has an orange cloth draped over it, the right wears a maroon garment. A trident-like staff appears beside the left figure. In front, kalasha pots decorated with flower garlands sit on the platform, and a hand holding a lamp or fire offering is visible at lower right beside a bright flame. Behind a white cloth barrier, devotees in white and grey clothes stand watching, with a few women in saris at right. Gold and red decorations fill the background.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Evening outdoor ritual photograph. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in orange and saffron robes, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold bangle, performs aarti with a large flame over an offering tray and brass lamps. Behind him two ornately decorated deity murtis stand with yellow and red garlands, gold crowns and jewelled necklaces, one with an orange shawl. Devotees in white shirts and saris stand behind a white barrier, and a golden peetha/throne with floral decoration stands at the back.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08September 29 20122012-09-29Evening ritual photograph at an outdoor temple-style setting. Two silver-and-gold metal deity murtis stand on a golden pedestal, each adorned with silver necklaces, crowns and garlands of yellow and orange flowers. The left murti wears an orange shawl. A fire pit with burning flame sits in the foreground beside silver offering vessels and a pot. Behind them, a large orange-toned backdrop shows a smiling portrait, and a seated figure in an orange garment with a flower garland and necklace appears under the portrait. Several men in white shirts, dhotis and dark clothing stand and watch. Bare-armed attendants in orange saris hold brass vessels at right.2012-01-08A night-time photograph of a puja at an outdoor temple-style setting. Two deity murti stand on a gold-painted pedestal, both garlanded with yellow and maroon flowers, heavily adorned with silver-toned necklaces and crowns; one wears an orange shawl. In front, a small fire pit with a flame and brass vessels holds offerings. A priest in an orange-and-yellow dhoti and shawl, with shaved head and a beaded garland, sits at right pouring from a bowl. Behind, a crowd of devotees stands, mostly men in light shirts, with a large screen and a backdrop bearing a large portrait at top.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Evening temple scene with two silver-clad deity murti standing on a gold palanquin-style base, draped in marigold garlands, with a tall orange cloth behind the left figure. In the foreground a young man with a shaved head in orange and yellow robes kneels with palms pressed together in prayer beside a fire pit with brass pots and offering vessels, smoke rising. Behind them devotees in white shirts and a woman in a maroon sari stand near a white backdrop and a gold-framed arch with flower garlands. Banana-leaf and kalasha-style offerings sit at the base of the deities. A padapuja-style worship setting with several people visible.2012-01-08September 29 20122012-09-29