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Photograph of a temple shrine during an aarti or puja. A priest in a white dhoti and white shawl with a long dark hair and a garland of marigolds holds a lit flame on a lamp, while two attendants in orange-saffron cloth and garlands stand beside him holding a brass plate. Behind them, deity murti are richly decorated with marigold and red flower garlands; a seated figure in a white robe and crown-like headdress sits on a red and gold throne. In the foreground are brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot and a small green-cushioned offering tray on a white cloth, with a stone pillar and green foliage visible through the open doorway.

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December 21 20102010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21A temple ritual photograph at an open pillared shrine. A man with long dark hair and a bare chest wears a white dhoti and a garland of orange flowers, holding a brass lamp with a flame toward a decorated deity murti. Beside him, a shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti and saffron garment holds a silver plate, and another attendant in white with a garland stands at left. The deity figures are adorned with marigold and red flower garlands, gold jewellery and a crown, and a white-draped altar holds brass lamps, a kalasha and offerings. The setting is an outdoor temple pillar and greenery.2010-12-21March 03 20112011-03-03A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a golden ornate arch. Two priests in white dhotis stand at left holding a brass plate and aarti items, while a sannyasi in orange robes with a long dark braid holds a small lamp at center. Right of center, a deity murti in orange and red garments with a crown and garlands in marigold, red and purple sits in front of a seated white and orange-robed statue. A lit oil lamp burns beside the figures, and brass lamps sit on the floor.2010-12-27December 21 20102010-12-21Photograph of a temple shrine ritual. A woman in white sari-style dress with a sheer white top stands bent forward, placing or offering something at a white-draped altar. Before her, a shaved-headed man in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl holds a brass plate, with a second man in white behind him. The altar holds garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, a silver ornamental necklace, and a white cloth. Behind is a deity murti with a gold crown and ornaments, beside a female figure in white and gold, and a golden arched frame with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and brass pots surround the shrine.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21A temple shrine scene with a figure in long flowing orange robes and long dark hair holding a lit flame lamp before a deity murti adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Beside him stands a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold border, holding a brass plate, and another attendant in orange behind him. A seated white statue in orange clothing sits at the base of the altar, and an orange-draped figure with a crown and gold ornaments sits in the background. Brass vessels, a brass lamp stand and offering cups are arranged on the stone platform, with a green cloth folded in front.2010-12-27December 21 20102010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21A photograph inside a temple shrine with stone pillars and greenery visible through an open side. A standing devotee in white dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair, stands with palms pressed together in namaskar before a shrine. Beside them a shaved-headed attendant in saffron/orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a brass tray. The central deity murti is a white figure with a tall white turban, draped in garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and a gold chest ornament, seated on a white-draped throne. Behind it stand two figures with golden crowns and ornaments, decorated with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands. Brass lamps, kalasha pots and an oil lamp sit on the dais in front, with a banana-leaf offering and flower petals. The scene shows puja or aarti at the shrine.2010-12-21