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A photograph inside a temple hall of a puja before a decorated deity murti on a gold-coloured palanquin-style canopy. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang from the canopy and base, with peacock feathers fixed at the sides. A priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a bare shaved head, holds a lit flame or aarti lamp toward the deity. Beside him a second man in saffron clothing stands with palms pressed together. A woman in a bright pink sari with green border stands with hands folded in prayer. Behind them stand figures of Hanuman and other murtis, and a kalasha, brass lamp and offering tray sit on an orange mat in the foreground. Two murtis and a printed banner appear in the background.

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Photograph inside a temple shrine room where a priest in saffron-orange robes with a red-bordered cloth draped over his shoulder stands barefoot on an orange mat, holding a lamp toward a deity murti. The deity is dressed in a purple garment with a peacock-feather backdrop, hung with red, white and yellow marigold garlands, and sits beneath a gold canopy. Beside him stands a second person in similar orange clothing holding a bell. A white statue of a saint in an orange head covering, with a multicoloured garland, sits to the left, and a brass kalasha and a tray of flowers and offerings rest on the altar base in front. The scene shows an aarti or puja at the altar.2008-10-22A man in an orange saffron shawl and matching orange robe stands beside an ornate gold palanquin decorated with red and white flower garlands and peacock feathers. He holds a silver tray of red roses and lifts a garland toward the draped deity murti or idol, whose red, purple and green silk cloth covers its form. A gold chain hangs at his chest and bangles adorn his wrist. Another person in green and a figure in red stand at the left edge beside a white brick wall with a white flag behind the palanquin. The scene suggests a devotional decoration or worship ritual in an outdoor setting.2008-05-12April 28 20082008-04-28Outdoor photo of a golden palanquin-style ratha for a deity murti, decorated with red and white garlands, peacock feathers and a golden kalasha-topped canopy. A priest in orange saffron robes and a draped orange shawl stands at left, swinging a censer that releases smoke toward the deity. A younger man in orange robes with arms folded stands beside a white brick wall, wearing a rudraksha mala. A man in a dark shirt stands behind the palanquin. The deity sits on a red and gold cushion with flower garlands. Grey sky and trees behind.2008-10-15October 22 20082008-10-22October 22 20082008-10-22October 22 20082008-10-22A temple ritual in a hall with pale draped walls and rows of small deity figures behind. Two saffron-robed men stand at center in orange dhotis and shawls; the man on the right holds a lit lamp, the man on the left has his palms pressed together in namaskar. A woman in a red sari holds a golden circular arati plate, and a child in a red-and-blue top watches from the left. On the right, an ornate gold palanquin with garlands, a teal and white cloth, and a peacock-feather fan stands beside brass oil lamps and offerings on a tray. A figure in red also stands behind. The presentation suggests a puja or arati before a deity.2008-05-04Outdoor photograph beside a white brick wall of a priest in saffron-orange robes with a red border raising both arms to sprinkle water or ash from a brass vessel over a gold-and-red processional palanquin. The palanquin is decorated with red and white flower garlands, peacock feathers and a gold pinnacle, and carries a decorated deity murti dressed in red and gold silk. A younger man in orange robes with arms folded stands watching, and an older man in a brown shirt and sunglasses stands behind the palanquin. Such ritual sprinkling is consistent with abhishekam or puja performed before a procession.2008-10-15A man in a saffron-orange robe with a matching orange head wrap bows and touches his face to a red and green brocade cloth draped over a gold-coloured canopy shrine decorated with red and white flower garlands and peacock feathers. Beside him stands a woman in a red sari holding a silver vessel, and a man in an olive-green kurta stands at the left edge. A deity murti in a purple silk garment is visible behind the cloth. The man in saffron is an appearance-based probable match for a person, with a gold necklace and a wrap, but the identification is uncertain.2008-05-12A photograph of a golden palanquin-style procession shrine with a deity murti decorated with red and white flower garlands and peacock feather fans, set against a white brick wall outdoors. Two saffron-robed figures in orange and red-bordered dhotis and shawls stand at the left; the one nearest the shrine is waving a large white chamara fan with a gold handle over the deity, while the other stands with hands folded. A man in a dark brown shirt and sunglasses stands behind the shrine. Behind him are a silver car and green trees under an overcast sky.2008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15