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Photograph of a temple ritual setting: a yellow-turmeric-coated square yoni-peetha altar with a silver bowl on it, a brass vessel of flower garlands in the foreground, and coconut halves and small silver cups around the base. Behind it, a lingam-shaped form draped in white jasmine and pink garlands rises from a golden cloth, with yellow marigold garlands and incense smoke. Two tall brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the altar, and a multicoloured striped mat covers the floor. No people are visible.

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September 28 20172017-09-28A photograph of a ritual setting in a temple shrine with no visible people. A rectangular yellow-painted fire pit or homa kund sits in the foreground, surrounded by small brass and silver bowls holding offerings, halved coconuts, scattered flower petals and a brass pot of yellow liquid with a ladle. Behind it, a brass lamp stand and a deity murti or enthroned image are draped with yellow and white marigold garlands, a pink and white flower garland, and gold brocade cloth. Smoke rises around the shrine, and colourful striped mats cover the floor. Painted and sequined deity figures frame the scene, including a turquoise-faced figure with a lion-faced head above.2017-09-28Photo 11715271A photograph of a ritual shrine set up for a homa or puja with no people visible. A yellow-painted square fire pit in the foreground holds a brass bowl of liquid and a small ladle, surrounded by small silver cups, coconut halves, flower petals and a steel vessel of white flowers. Behind it stands a deity murti draped in a garland of white, pink and yellow flowers, with a large carved lion head and a blue painted figure with a raised hand; brass oil lamps stand on either side and smoke drifts upward. Colourful embroidered cloth hangs at the sides and a striped rug covers the floor.2017-09-28A photograph of a decorated altar with an ornate silver-toned throne-like seat (peetha) draped in white and pink garlands and yellow marigold flower strands. Two tall brass oil lamps (lamps with lit flames) stand on either side, and smoke rises from the foreground. A brass bowl with a ladle sits in front, with white and orange flower arrangements. Behind, a yellow brocade cloth and a blurred colourful figure appear. No people are visible in the scene.2017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20172017-09-27 +1 copiesA temple shrine interior with a square yellow-stone yajna or homa pit, its brick-lined centre empty, edged with small brass bowls and scattered petals. Behind it sits a decorated deity murti or utsava image draped in white and yellow-orange marigold garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps (deepa stands) and silver-finished ornate seats with leopard-print cushions. Brightly embroidered sequined fabric hangs in the background. No people are visible. Dried red chillies lie in the foreground beside a brass vessel.2017-09-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arch on a purple cloth backdrop, draped in thick garlands of pink lotus buds, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side, and incense smoke rises from the offerings. A yellow-painted stone fire pit with ash sits in the foreground, and a colourful embroidered backdrop with red floral garlands is visible behind. No people are visible.2017-09-27 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesA ritual homa scene with a visible fire burning in a brass fire pit in the foreground. Behind it, three kalasha pots topped with yellow coconut-like finials and green leaves stand on a white cloth, each decorated with red and white flower garlands and a red-berry garland on the central pot. Behind them hang green and red drapes with yellow and white marigold garlands. No people are clearly visible; only a hand holding a ritual implement appears at the left edge.2013-05-13December 07 20162016-12-07