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Night-time photograph of a pradosha puja at an open-sided shrine under a corrugated roof. Before a stone shrine with carved pillars, a pair of deity murtis stands decorated with garlands, a crown and jewelled ornaments, with purple drapes and two ornate hanging lamps on either side. Many people in white dhotis and white shirts crowd the floor, some with orange shawls. A tall man in an orange robe with a white head band stands at right near the steps. A red brass bowl sits on a dark table at left, and a striped mat lies on the floor.

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February 16 20072007-02-16December 10 20072007-12-10Night pradosha puja at an open-sided shrine under a corrugated roof. Priests in white dhotis with orange shawls stand before a grey stone shrine holding a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati adorned with garlands, against a blue backdrop. A priest in the centre raises a flaming lamp toward the deities, another on the left holds a lamp, and a figure on the right holds a lamp and a ritual vessel. Devotees sit on the ground in the foreground, and a plume of smoke or incense rises beside the shrine. Brass vessels and offerings sit on the platform below.2007-09-24Night-time temple aarati at an open-sided shrine. Two deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated with garlands and stand before purple and gold drapes. Several people in white attire hold lit oil lamps raised toward the murtis. A central figure in orange robes stands at the altar with ritual implements. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes face the shrine on mats, many with their hair in braids. Paper bird and star decorations hang from the ceiling overhead.2007-10-23A nighttime pradosha puja at an outdoor stone shrine. Two deity murtis, Shiva and Parvati, are seated on a raised pedestal before a blue draped backdrop, adorned with garlands and jewellery. Several priests in white dhotis and orange-saffron shawls stand and hold lit oil lamps aloft toward the murtis, while a priest in white at right holds a lamp in one hand and a bell-like object in the other. Seated devotees in white clothes, many with orange shawls, face the shrine in the foreground. White fly-whisk-like fans (chamaras) are held beside the deities, and a maroon cloth hangs at right. Offering trays and brass lamps sit on the platform.2007-09-24February 11 20072007-02-11 +1 copiesNight-time outdoor ritual at a shrine decorated with marigold garlands and strings of flowers, with a deity murti adorned with garlands and a red cloth draped behind it. A ceremonial fire or smoke rises before the shrine, and small brass vessels and offerings are arranged on a purple cloth at the front. Many devotees gather around in white and cream clothing, with several wearing saffron-orange shawls or stoles, some bending or kneeling to make offerings, and one man in a white shirt standing with folded hands. A few people wear orange garments and women wear white saris with orange borders. Blossoms and white offering packets lie on the ground in front of the shrine.2007-12-10February 16 20072007-02-16December 10 20072007-12-10Evening pradosha puja at an outdoor stone shrine at night. A large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with silver crowns, garlands and jewellery, sits on a raised platform in front of a blue draped backdrop with a red cloth hanging at the right. Several priests in white dhoti with orange shawls stand before it. One priest at right holds a lit flame on a lamp, and a woman in a white sari with orange border waves a whisk fan near the altar. Seated children and young devotees in white clothes sit on the ground in rows, and brass lamps and offerings are arranged on the floor. Light comes from the lamps and the shrine's lighting.2007-09-24Night-time ritual at a stone shrine with a carved pillared canopy and red cloth hangings. A large deity murti with a crown and garlands, flanked by brass lamps and a kalasha-style offering in front. Several people stand before the shrine: a bald man in red robes at center, a woman and a man in saffron-orange garments, and men in white with orange shawls at left and right, some with hands folded in prayer. A figure in orange sits at the base of the altar with offerings. Puja or padapuja-style worship in progress.2008-02-10A night-time puja in an open-sided hall. Several men in white dhotis with saffron-orange shoulder cloths stand at a stone shrine performing rites with lamps and offerings before a pair of seated deity murtis draped in orange and red cloth. Rows of seated devotees in white fill the foreground, many with orange shawls, and a lone person in orange robes sits at the left edge near a small table. Tall banners with geometric red, blue and yellow patterns hang on either side of the shrine, with a brass vessel on the right and a ceiling fan at left.2007-09-21