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A photograph of a seated puja in a hall with deity murtis and garlands behind. A man in orange robes and a gold necklace sits on a carved wooden throne-like chair at right, hands folded, eyes lowered. Beside him, a man in orange holds a microphone while another man in white dhoti and shawl sits with eyes closed, and a man in white shirt and dhoti sits at left. On the orange mat in front are platters of bananas, fruit, flowers, nuts and sweets, with brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot and oil lamps on a tray. A woman in a patterned salwar kameez sits at lower left. Garlands hang from a shelf at upper left and a colourful deity figure is displayed at top.

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A seated ritual in a hall with a carpeted floor and a wooden throne-like seat on a dark red cloth at right. A man in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace sits on the wooden seat with hands folded, eyes lowered. Beside him in the centre, a man in orange robes holds a sheet of paper and a microphone while reading aloud. In the foreground a man in white dhoti and shawl kneels with hands together, and at left a man in white sits cross-legged. A woman in a floral pink and orange sari sits at lower left. On the orange mat in front are plates of bananas, an orange, flowers, a fruit and nut platter, and silver vessels and lamps. Garlanded deity figures and red-and-gold drapery decorate the back wall.A photograph of a temple-style ritual room with white walls and decorated deity figures. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on a wooden throne-like seat on a raised maroon-draped platform, hands folded, with a plate of offerings and brass ritual vessels before him. Beside him, a man in orange robes sits on the floor with an orange mat, and a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a microphone and speaks. In front of them are trays of bananas, fruit, flowers and sweets, along with silver and brass lamps and pots. Behind the platform stand colourful statues of deities in red and orange garments and garlands, and a gold-dressed figure with a decorated crown.A photograph of a puja inside a temple hall with pale block walls. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style gold necklace sits on a raised wooden seat with a red velvet cloth, performing a ritual with brass vessels and a lamp in front of him. Behind him stand colourful deity murtis, including figures wearing crowns and holding staffs, and a large decorated figure in green and gold. Two men in white dhotis and a man in orange cloth sit on the floor, one holding a microphone, and a woman in an orange and white sari sits at left. Trays hold bananas, an orange, flowers and offerings on an orange mat.A seated man in saffron robes with a rudraksha-style beaded mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate wooden seat beside a decorated altar, with a flower-garlanded deity murti of Krishna playing a flute at the right. Another man in white dhoti and shawl holds a microphone and speaks, while a man in orange robes sits nearby. A woman in an orange and white sari sits in the foreground near a low orange mat. Offerings include bananas, oranges, flowers, a brass bowl and oil lamps on a tray. Additional garlanded murtis stand along the back wall, and a clock hangs on the white brick wall.Photo of a ritual puja in a temple hall. A man in saffron robes and a gold necklace with a pendant sits on a wooden throne-style seat on a raised red-draped platform, holding a tray of red and pink flowers. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a green-bordered wrap holds a microphone and chants, while a man in white and another in orange sit on the floor. Behind them stand colourful deity murtis garlanded with multicoloured flower strands, including a monkey-faced figure and a crowned figure, plus figures in red and orange garments. Brass lamps, a kalasha, bananas and flower offerings sit on the floor and platform.A photograph of a seated ritual in a plain hall with grey carpet. In the right foreground, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a wooden seat holding a small golden vessel and reading from an open book, with a red floral garland at the right edge. Before him on an orange mat is a brass plate of offerings: bananas, an orange, a pineapple, flowers and a white cloth piece, beside brass lamps, a kettle-shaped vessel and steel cups. To the left, two men in orange and red garments sit on the floor, one in a red shirt with a saffron shawl, and women in orange and red saris sit behind them. Gold deity figures are visible in the background.2007-11-12A photograph of a ritual puja in an indoor hall. A man with long dark wavy hair, wearing orange robes, a dark rudraksha mala and a red-orange garment, sits on a carved wooden chair reading from an open book while raising one hand. Beside him, a second man in orange robes with a red border and a heavy gold necklace with a gold pendant sits cross-legged with his hands folded, and a microphone stands near him. In front lie brass and silver puja vessels, a kalasha-style pot, a small silver bowl of water, flower garlands, and a tray of bananas, pineapple, oranges, apples and coconuts on a orange mat. A framed picture garlanded with red and yellow roses stands at right on an orange cloth. Two people are visible.2007-11-12A photograph of a seated group during a devotional gathering on a grey carpeted floor, with garlands of white and multicoloured flowers hanging behind them. A woman in a cream and orange printed salwar kameez sits at left with her palms pressed together in namaste. A man in a plain white dhoti with an orange-brown border sits beside her. In the centre, a man in an orange robe wears a long gold-toned necklace with a pendant and holds an open book. At right, a man in a white dhoti with a green-edged shawl holds a microphone and speaks. A basket of bananas and an orange sit in the foreground, and a partially visible man in a blue shirt is at far left. The room has white walls and a white cloth draped behind.October 19 20102010-10-19 +1 copiesA temple ritual in an orange-walled shrine room with a gold-trimmed altar. Several men in saffron and orange robes sit on the floor performing a puja: a seated man in a saffron robe with a red shawl rings a small bell, a man in orange holds a brass vessel, and another sits with brass lamps, a copper pot and a silver plate of yellow and red flower petals. A man in white dhoti stands with hands folded at the back, and a row of seated devotees in white with orange shawls watch quietly on the right. Brass oil lamps, fruit and garlands are arranged on plates on the floor.2010-07-21A photograph of a puja in a hall with cream block walls and a blue-grey carpet. A bald man with glasses in an orange-saffron robe and a long beaded mala sits cross-legged on a carved wooden throne-like seat, hands folded in his lap. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with dark green border holds a microphone and a book. Behind them, a second man in orange robe and gold necklace sits on the floor. Along the wall stand decorated deity murtis, including a blue-skinned figure playing a flute in a teal and gold garment and crown, and several crowned figures in red and gold holding staffs, some garlanded with flowers. On a red velvet altar, a brass lamp, incense sticks and a flower-decorated murti sit before a low tray with oil lamps. On an orange mat in front, bananas, an orange, a platter of dried fruit and nuts, flower offerings and silver vessels are arranged. Three people are visible.Seated devotees perform a ritual on a polished floor with small brass lamps, bowls of offerings, incense sticks and a metal plate. A bald man in an orange saffron robe with a white tilak on his forehead, rudraksha mala and a saffron cloth around his waist leans forward to arrange items on a red-and-orange mat. Beside him an older man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds an open book. Two more men in white dhotis sit behind them, and a red chair and a folded red blanket are visible in the background.2010-11-23