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A temple ritual at night in front of a shrine with garlanded deity murti and metal images draped in a garland-covered arch. Two priests in white dhoti stand at left: one bare-chested, holding a lit oil lamp on a silver plate, the other in a teal turban and white dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala. In front, a square fire pit (homa) burns with petals and offerings scattered around. A red-orange cloth covers the altar with flower garlands and a kalasha-like vessel.

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November 18 20152015-11-18Night-time photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a fire pit burning in front of a raised altar draped in red cloth. Several deity murti figures stand on the altar, adorned with white and red garlands, gold crowns and jewelled necklaces. A dark-skinned priest in a white dhoti stands at the left edge holding a brass plate. Behind the altar, a tall backdrop of marigold, red and green garlands frames a gold-edged arch. Brass vessels and flower offerings sit at the base beside the flames.2013-07-19July 17 20132013-07-17A night-time homa at an outdoor fire pit on a white tiered platform strewn with yellow marigold petals and red flowers. A priest in a white dhoti bends over the fire, feeding it with a ladle or stick, while two more priests in white dhotis stand behind him, one with a green headpiece and one bare-chested with a sacred thread. To the right, several deity murtis and images are draped in red cloth and adorned with white and yellow garlands, with a silver-crowned figure at the centre. A large ornate golden frame with garlands hangs in the background, and fruit sits on the red-draped table.2013-07-19A night-time temple ritual before a decorated deity murti set in a golden arched niche, draped in layered garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers. A fire burns in a brick homa pit in the foreground, scattered with flower petals. A bald man in an orange-brown dhoti and cloth, with a flower garland, stands at left near the fire, while a younger man in a red headband and white dhoti sits cross-legged at far left beside brass vessels and a plate. A second figure in dark clothing stands in the background to the right. Pink-and-white steps lead up to the altar.2013-07-04January 07th 20152015-01-07Night ritual photograph of a temple shrine with a sacred fire pit in the foreground. Two priests, both bare-chested with white dhotis and white shoulder cloths, stand at the flames, one wearing a tall ornate crown-like headdress. Their hands are raised over the fire as they perform a homa or yagna. Behind them stand decorated deity murtis draped in red and garlands of marigolds and green leaves, with a golden kalasha-style arch and a lit oil lamp. Banana plants flank the scene, and offerings sit on brass plates at left, including what appears to be sugar or sweets.2012-05-02July 19 20132013-07-19July 17 20132013-07-17A priest in a white dhoti with a light shawl and a blue-green headcloth performs aarti with a flaming oil lamp before a decorated deity murti on a red-draped altar. The altar is heavily garlanded with red roses, white jasmine and yellow and green foliage. Behind it, two standing deity figures in silver and gold ornaments stand within a garland-festooned shrine lit by warm light, and smoke drifts across the foreground. No a person candidate is visible in the foreground; a partially visible figure at left edge is indistinct.2013-07-17A night ritual photograph in a temple courtyard. A man in an orange-red dhoti and matching shawl with a red-orange turban stands at left, holding a large silver-tone ritual implement overhead toward a decorated deity murti. Beside him, two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders hold a small metal vessel and a pot. The deity murti is draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands and a purple cloth, set before a gold arched backdrop. In front, a lit fire pit with a bright flame sits on a gold platform flanked by brass oil lamps, bowls and offerings. Four people are visible.2015-11-18Night ritual at a temple-style shrine beside an open fire pit (homa) with flames at lower left. Three bare-chested priests in white dhotis stand at the offering table. The left priest wears a yellow shawl and holds a small plate; the middle priest holds a plate, and the front priest wears a teal and green turban and raises a small object toward the deities. A red-orange cloth covers the table, decorated with red and white garlands, leaves and marigolds. Behind them stand deity murtis with gold crowns and ornaments, one with a trident and a large floral-decorated background. Brass bowls with flowers sit on the ground. No devotee is shown in the frame.2013-07-19