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A photograph of an evening puja at an outdoor shrine with a stone and gold-trimmed arch. Two deity murtis sit on a raised seat draped in white and garlanded with marigolds, with coconuts hanging on either side. A priest in saffron-orange robes and a matching headcloth stands at the front, holding a lit lamp or aarti plate over a decorated kalasha-style offering with garlands, while flames burn in a fire pit beside him. A seated attendant in white with a yellow cloth sits at the left edge near brass vessels. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and red curtains frame the shrine.

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September 22 20092009-09-22 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine with a large multi-armed deity murti and a consort figure seated on a white-draped throne, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and framed by red curtains and hanging green coconuts. In front, a standing priest in an orange robe bends forward over a small fire pit and offerings, while a seated attendant in white clothing with a yellow shawl kneels at the left beside brass lamps, plates and fruit. Brass oil lamps and a red-and-gold costumed seated figure with a garland complete the scene.2009-09-22September 22 20092009-09-22A temple shrine with granite pillars and a gold arched niche holds deity murtis of a seated goddess and a male deity adorned with marigold garlands. A standing priest in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head cloth performs a ritual offering with a lit lamp before the shrine, while a seated attendant in white dhoti and a yellow shawl tends brass vessels on the floor. Fruit and coconuts hang at the top of the shrine, red cloth draped on pillars, brass lamps and plates of offerings sit in front, with a small fire or ritual flame near the feet of the deity.2009-09-22A temple shrine with a deity murti of a goddess seated on a red-draped platform, garlanded with yellow and red flower strands and flanked by coconut and mango leaf decorations. In front, a standing priest in orange saffron robes and a saffron head wrap bends over a fire or offering area, pouring from a brass vessel, while a seated devotee in white and yellow attire watches at left. Tall brass oil lamps line the steps, and a flame burns on a white-tiled platform with fruit and flower offerings.2009-09-22September 22 20092009-09-22September 22 20092009-09-22September 22 20092009-09-22 +1 copiesOutdoor temple shrine decorated for a Navaratri puja, with a large deity murti of a goddess seated in gold and red at the top centre, flanked by golden alcoves and hanging green coconuts and mango leaves. Below, a seated priest in saffron robes with an orange headcloth and beaded necklace sits at left beside a red-draped deity figure, while brass oil lamps, kalasha-style offerings, plates of fruit, flowers and sweets fill the foreground. Red curtains frame the shrine. Visible people: one seated priest.2009-09-22A photograph of an outdoor shrine at dusk, framed by red cloth drapes and red-and-white posts. Inside an ornate stone shrine, deity murtis are adorned with garlands, and green coconut clusters hang at the sides. A priest in a saffron-orange robe and head wrap stands at the left holding a lit lamp toward the deities. Brass oil lamps stand on the platform, and metal bowls of food and offerings are laid on a striped mat in front, with a small fire burning on the steps. A seated assistant in white with a yellow shawl tends the offerings at the far left. The setting suggests a puja or homa ritual.A photograph of a homa performed in front of an open stone shrine with a golden arch, draped in red cloth and decorated with hanging green coconuts and mango leaves. Three deity murtis sit within the shrine, one wearing a red crown. In the foreground, an ascetic in an orange saffron robe and orange head covering sits before a burning fire pit, with a seated man in white clothes and a yellow shawl to the left. Brass oil lamps, bowls of offerings, flower garlands and a red-clothed seated figure surround the fire. The scene is outdoors with trees behind.A night puja at a decorated shrine with a stone arch framed in gold, red curtains and strings of lights. Three deity murtis stand on the altar, adorned with flower garlands, with a gold-framed kalasha-like form in front. A standing priest in an orange-saffron robe and matching head covering raises his arm toward the altar. Beside him a seated man in a white shirt and yellow shawl sits on a striped mat arranged with brass plates, flowers and fruit. A small flame burns in front of white offerings, and green coconuts decorate both sides of the shrine.