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A photograph of a temple-style ritual under a corrugated roof, with smoke rising in the foreground. On the left, a man in orange robes and a garland holds a flaming lamp or camphor near a fire pit, with another orange-robed attendant beside him. On the right, two deity murtis, one in blue with a crown and one with a headdress, sit within arched frames decorated with striped red, green and yellow fabric and tinsel, garlanded with white flowers and marigolds. Flower offerings and a brass plate of petals sit in front, and a few small oil lamps stand nearby. Strings of flowers hang overhead and a fan stands at the side.

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A photograph of a temple-style ritual set up under a tent canopy decorated with marigold garlands and strings of hanging yellow and orange flowers. In the foreground, a figure with a shaved head and bare upper body, wearing an orange cloth wrap, extends one arm toward the altar. Behind him, another man in white with an orange shawl stands nearby. The altar holds a large brass kalasha vessel, bowls of marigolds and rose petals, sliced fruit, and small oil lamps. On the right, two deity murti in blue and red garments are adorned with white and orange garlands before a gold arch. Behind them, tall arches wrapped in red, green and white bands and hung with fabric and flowers frame the shrine, and a wooden peetha with a carved backrest sits at left.2006-12-26A photograph of a temple-style ritual setting under a open tent canopy. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland stands at left, hands raised in a gesture, while a man in white clothes stands behind them. At right, two deity murtis are seated on a decorated platform framed by large colourful arches of red, green, yellow and white garlands. The murtis wear floral garlands and one is in blue and red garments. In the foreground a long table is covered with marigold and jasmine garlands, bowls of turmeric powder, fruit including apples and oranges, brass vessels, a silver kalasha-style vessel and small oil lamps. A carved wooden seat stands empty at centre. Festoons of orange and yellow flower strings hang overhead, and a few people stand in the background.2006-12-26A photograph of a temple-style pooja set up under a corrugated metal canopy, decorated with marigold and flower garlands and streamers. On the right, two deity murtis are seated on a raised white-draped platform in front of arched frames of red, green and silver bands; the figures wear blue and red garments and floral garlands. A brown peetha-like seat sits in the centre, with a long table of fruit, flower offerings, brass bowls of turmeric and kumkum, and a silver urn. At left, a man in an orange robe with a white flower garland raises a small lamp, beside others in white clothing. Trees and a few onlookers are visible beyond the canopy.2006-12-26A photograph of a temple-style ritual under a open-sided canopy. A man in orange robes with long dark hair and rudraksha-style white flower garlands sits cross-legged before a square fire pit with a small flame and smoke, holding a large brass tray heaped with yellow and pink flowers. Behind him, two ornately decorated deity murtis sit on a white-draped platform, adorned with white and yellow garlands, flanked by colourful striped arches and painted figures. Brass lamps, a large silver vessel with petals, fruit, and small bowls of marigolds lie in the foreground.2006-12-26A festive outdoor temple scene under a corrugated tin shelter decorated with marigold garlands. On the left, a man with long dark hair in an orange sannyasi-style wrap and white garland holds up a ritual lamp, appearing to perform an offering. Along the table in the foreground are fruit, brass bowls, flower-filled plates, a silver kalasha-style vessel and an oil lamp. Behind them, deity murti are dressed in red and blue robes and garlanded, set within arched canopies with green, red and white striped borders. Other white-clad figures stand in the background among palm trees.2006-12-26Outdoor temple-style ritual under a white corrugated canopy strung with marigold garlands and colourful paper bunting. Two decorated shrines hold deity murtis dressed in blue and red with flower garlands, framed by large arches of striped red, green and white ribbon and tinsel. In the foreground a priest in orange-saffron cloth with bare upper body raises his hand in greeting or blessing, while several men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand nearby. Trays of fruit, brass lamps, a silver vessel, and heaps of marigold and rose petals cover the altar table in front. A carved wooden peetha or seat stands at left. Parked vehicles and trees are visible through the open side.2006-12-26A photograph of an outdoor ritual under a corrugated metal roof decorated with garlands. A man in saffron-orange robes, with long hair and a garland, sits cross-legged at a raised white platform with hands folded in prayer. Two men in white and orange-shawl attire stand at left, one with hands joined. Behind him are two deity murti seated in front of arches of red, green, white and maroon ribbons with peacock-feather motifs, adorned with yellow and white flower garlands. Offerings in silver bowls, fruit, sweets, marigold petals and a lit oil lamp rest on the platform, with a silver vessel at right.2006-12-26A photograph of an outdoor temple-style ritual under a tin roof, with a deity murti or pair of divine figures seated on a red-draped platform framed by large arched garlands in red, green, white and purple with decorative peacock-like motifs. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair and a tilak wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland sits cross-legged on the left. Behind him, a man in a white kurta holds a microphone stand and appears to chant or speak. Offerings fill the stone altar: bowls of sweets, sliced apples, oranges, bananas, a plate of turmeric powder, flower petals and marigold strings, with brass vessels and a silver urn nearby. Piled construction stone and trees are visible behind the structure, and a second shrine with another arched garland appears on the left.2006-12-26A photograph of an outdoor pavilion with a tin roof decorated with marigold garlands and colourful strings. Several deity murtis sit on white-draped platforms under arched frames of red, green, yellow and white ribbons with paper flower ornaments. In front, a long table is loaded with fruit, bowls of flowers, a silver vessel and a dish of yellow powder, surrounded by white and orange flower garlands. On the left, a man in an orange shawl with a long garland stands beside two white-clad attendants. Behind them, a carved wooden seat sits empty. Trees and a parked car are visible beyond the structure.2006-12-26A photograph of a covered outdoor shrine during a ritual. A priest in saffron-orange robes with a white garland stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp aloft. Before him is a decorated altar with fruit, brass vessels, a silver kalasha-style pot, yellow turmeric in a bowl, and many marigold and rose garlands. Behind it, two deity murtis sit on a raised dais under colourful arched frames of red, green, yellow and white with silver tinsel. A wooden peetha-style seat stands at left, and a string of yellow decorations hangs across the top.2006-12-26A photograph of an outdoor ritual under a white canopy. In the foreground, a man in an orange robe and a long white garland sits cross-legged behind a tall bronze lamp-stand area, gesturing with one hand while another man in white clothing holds a microphone nearby. Behind them, two deity murtis sit on a raised platform framed by large arched garlands of red, white, green and pink with tinsel, with a plain orange-robed figure in a smaller shrine to the left. The altar in front holds fruits, bowls of sweets, a silver bowl, flower petals, a vessel of turmeric powder and a square pool-like tray of marigolds, indicating an abhishekam or puja arrangement. Two or three people are visible.2006-12-26A photograph of an outdoor temple-style shrine under a corrugated metal canopy, decorated with multicoloured garlands and striped arched frames in red, green, white and maroon. Several deity murtis are seated on raised platforms draped in white and red cloth, adorned with flower garlands. In the foreground a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a flower garland stands with palms joined in prayer beside a table laden with fruit, marigold and rose petals, brass bowls of turmeric, a silver vessel, and a lamp. A man in white stands at left, and trees and a parked car are visible beyond. Several people are present in the background area.2006-12-26