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A temple shrine room with devotees seated on mats before an offering spread of fruits, sweets, flowers and bananas on red cloths. A priest in white dhoti sits at the centre near a pooja table with a kalasha and garlanded deity murtis, while women in saffron and salwar-style clothing and others in white sit in rows. Behind them are gilded arches, a decorated canopy and a wall of small orange-robed figures. Oil lamps and brass stands surround the altar.

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April 20 20112011-04-20A temple hall with ornate gilded shrines holding deity murtis draped in flower garlands, with a decorated umbrella canopy over a central peetha. A priest in white clothes with a shaved head stands with hands folded before a tiered display of fruit, sweets and offerings on red cloths, with kalasha-like vessels and oil lamps nearby. Around him, a dozen or so seated devotees in saffron, pink, green and dark clothing sit on cushions and mats watching, while a camera on a tripod records the puja. Two people in white sit at the right edge. Rows of small orange-clad figures stand on a shelf at left.2011-04-20April 20 20112011-04-20April 20 20112011-04-20A large seated group of devotees sits cross-legged on colourful mats in a temple hall decorated with gold arches, deity murtis and dark drapes. Many attendees close their eyes in meditation. In the front row a woman in a green patterned sari sits with eyes closed, a woman in a yellow shawl and white outfit sits beside her, and a woman in a bright orange sari sits with hands on her lap. Behind them men and women in white, orange and red garments sit in rows. On the left, rows of orange-robed figures are displayed on shelves, and a brass vessel sits at the lower edge. Lamps and garlands adorn the altar area with multi-armed deity murtis.2011-02-19April 20 20112011-04-20A photograph of a temple hall during a seated puja. In the centre, a priest in white clothing sits before a microphone beside a brass stand. Devotees sit on cushions on the floor in front, including a woman in an orange and green sari, a woman in a green sari, a man in a white shirt, and women in saris and shawls. Behind them, an ornate golden canopy with a red and multicoloured umbrella shades a decorated deity murti. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, with fruit, plates and offerings laid on red cloths. Behind the altar, a framed portrait hangs above a gold throne-like seat, and other deity murtis are dressed in red and gold garments. Further right, a seated man in white sits in front of a portrait, and the room is filled with garlands and flowers.2011-04-20October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA temple-style hall with a shrine altar holding several deity murtis, golden arches and an ornate multicoloured canopy over a throne-like seat. A woman in an orange sari kneels before the central seat, tending to a wrapped bundle and offerings, while a woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at left near a row of small brass figures. Floor tables are laden with fruit, sweets, nuts, bananas, and small bowls of food on red and pink cloths, with brass oil lamps standing nearby. A woman in a green sari sits at the far left edge. Garlands of red flowers drape the deity forms. The scene shows a puja offering in progress. The orange-clad figure is a person visible at the altar, and no candidate is clearly identifiable by appearance, so a person is unsure. Four people are visible.2011-04-20October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 18 20152015-10-18April 20 20112011-04-20