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Night temple ritual on an outdoor stage. A fire burns in a homa pit at center, with a brass oil lamp and offerings of flowers and fruit before it. Two priests in orange and white dhotis stand at left, one holding a plate, both with rudraksha malas and marks on their bodies. A large deity murti sits on a golden throne decorated with red cloth and yellow and white flower garlands. To the right, a man in a red-brown dhoti and garland sits on a golden seat beside the deity, with a red-and-gold umbrella above. Seated devotees in orange and white fill the foreground, watching the rite. A second decorated shrine with flower garlands stands behind the fire.

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February 16 20162016-02-16February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20162016-02-16February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20162016-02-16 +2 copiesNight outdoor ritual on a raised stone platform. A central golden shrine-throne holds a deity murti dressed in red cloth and draped with white and orange marigold garlands, shaded by a red-and-gold umbrella. In front, a sacred fire burns in a fire pit with brass vessels and offerings of flowers and leaves. Priests in white dhoti and orange cloth stand and sit performing the puja, one holding a lamp. To the right, a seated man in orange-red robes with folded hands and garlands sits on a gilded seat under a colourful umbrella. Rows of devotees in saffron, white and maroon clothes sit in the foreground facing the platform, many with shaved or short hair.2016-02-16February 16 20162016-02-16February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copies