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A photograph of a temple worship scene. In the centre, a man with long swept-back wavy hair, a red bindi and saffron-orange robes with rudraksha beads stands with palms pressed together in namaste before a large blue deity murti of a goddess with long dark hair, a garland of yellow flowers and a crown. Golden oil lamps stand beside him. Behind him, a second man in orange robes with a tilak and gold chains also holds his hands joined, and a partly visible third figure in orange stands at the left edge. A yellow and blue patterned banner hangs on the left wall.

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October 27 20082008-10-27A photo of a ritual at a temple shrine. A man with long, swept-back curly hair, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold pendant, stands with his palms pressed together and one hand raised in blessing before a large blue-skinned deity murti decorated with yellow and white flower garlands. A brass oil lamp with a gold finial stands beside him. Behind him, another man in orange robes with a tilak and gold necklaces holds his hands in anjali, and a tray of offerings is visible at the left edge. Yellow and white cloth hangings decorate the background.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A photograph of a temple ritual in a decorated shrine. A man with long, swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and holds a brass oil lamp with a flame toward a large blue-faced deity murti with long dark hair, a crown and yellow flower garlands. Beside him stands a younger attendant in saffron clothing holding a tray of green leaves, and a second attendant in orange is partly visible at left. Tall brass lamp stands, a potted plant, white curtains and a colourful yellow-and-blue textile hanging stand around the shrine, with flower offerings at the base of the murti. The scene shows an aarti offering to a goddess form.2008-10-27A photograph of a ritual scene before a large blue-skinned goddess murti with long dark matted hair, garlanded with yellow and white flowers and holding a sword-like implement. A man with long, swept-back hair in an orange saffron robe, wearing a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial silver-and-gold necklace, stands with palms joined in namaskar before the murti, beside a tall brass oil lamp. Behind him, a second man in orange with a white tilak on his forehead and hands folded in prayer stands near the left edge. Plants and a pale curtain frame the shrine room.2008-10-27A man in saffron-orange robes with long, wavy hair and a multi-strand beaded mala necklace holds a brass oil lamp with a lit flame before a blue-skinned deity murti with long dark braided hair, a crown and yellow flower garlands. A younger man in orange robes and a gold chain stands at left with hands folded. Brass lamp stands, a potted plant, a yellow and blue painted banner and white draped cloth form the backdrop.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A man in a long saffron-orange robe stands before a blue-skinned deity murti of Kali, holding a brass oil lamp (aarti) up toward the figure's face. The murti has long dark hair, a raised sword or trident, and is draped with yellow marigold garlands. Two attendants in saffron clothes stand behind him: one on the left wears a gold chain and carries a tray of flowers and fruit, and another in orange holds a plate. Ornate brass lamps and white and gold decorative stands surround the murti, with a tall plant and a colourful striped cloth banner in the background. The setting appears to be a ritual puja space.2008-10-27A photograph of a devotee in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back curly hair and a rudraksha mala, standing with palms pressed together in anjali before a large blue-skinned deity murti with flower garlands, adorned with yellow marigolds and white blossoms. A tall brass oil lamp stands before the murti. Behind him, a second man in orange robes with a tilak on his forehead and gold necklaces also holds his hands in prayer. The scene suggests a puja or aarti at a shrine.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27