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A photograph of a ritual inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof. In the foreground a priest in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala raises a lit camphor flame toward a golden throne-like peetha backdrop. Beside him two men in white dhotis with golden borders and garlands stand with hands folded, and a third man in a white kurta and orange-red turban and garland stands on the right. Seated at centre is a gold-clad deity murti wearing a tall gold crown and garlands, flanked by smaller figures. A small fire pit burns at the bottom of the image, and a bearded man in white with folded hands sits at the far left. A microphone stands at the lower left.

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A photograph of a ritual inside an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and red-and-white draped cloth. A shirtless priest in an orange-red dhoti raises a lit oil lamp (aarti) with his right arm toward a seated golden deity murti under a gold-framed canopy. Two attendants in white dhotis and orange-red headwear, garlanded with white flowers, stand beside the murti; one has his hands folded in prayer. A small fire pit with flames burns in front. A man in black shirt and a man in white with orange shawl stand at the left edge. A microphone stand is in the foreground.2014-05-10A ritual worship scene inside a open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and red and white draped fabric. At the centre sits a deity murti with a tall golden crown, adorned with garlands and gold ornaments, on a gold-framed throne with a dark embroidered backdrop. In front, a small fire burns in a pit, and a priest in an orange-red shawl and orange turban stands at left holding a ritual vessel toward the fire. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange turbans stand beside the deity, one holding a garland-draped ceremonial item, and another standing at right with garlands. A seated elderly man in an orange shawl with folded hands watches at far left.2014-05-10A temple-style ritual inside a tent-like pavilion with red and white draping and a gold arched backdrop. Two priests in white dhotis with gold borders and orange turbans stand at the center, one holding a brass tray with a lit flame toward the other, who is also holding a lamp. Behind them, two seated deity murtis are dressed in gold and garlanded with flower strands and necklaces, one holding a trident-like staff. A kneeling man in saffron-orange cloth with a rudraksha-style mala sits at left near a microphone, and yellow-painted brick and brass vessels sit in front, with a small fire burning on the bricks. Nearby, a few other people stand at the edges.2014-05-10A ritual homa at an open-sided pavilion with red and white draped cloth and a corrugated metal roof. A priest in a rust-red dhoti and bare chest pours liquid from a vessel over a lit fire pit, while a second priest in white dhoti and an orange-red turban holds a garland and stands attentively. Behind them, a golden throne-like seat holds a deity murti with a crown and gold garments, flanked by two smaller murtis adorned with flower garlands. A brass kalasha, coconut and offering plates sit near the fire. An elderly man in white with folded hands and another standing man in dark clothing are visible at the left edge.2014-05-10A ritual puja before a golden deity murti seated on a gold-draped throne beneath an ornate gilt arch, the murti wearing a tall gold crown and garlands of white and red flowers. Two priests in white dhotis with gold borders, one wearing a red headcloth, hold a lit lamp tray toward the murti while a third man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels at left, hands folded in namaskar before a microphone. A small fire is burning in the foreground, and the red and white draped canopy frames the scene.2014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10A temple ritual before a golden-framed shrine with a metal deity murti wearing a gold crown, garlands and jewelled necklaces, seated on a gold and maroon cloth. Two priests in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-red headpieces stand on either side, one holding a brass plate of offerings toward the murti. A third man in an orange-saffron robe with a garland and a rudraksha-style necklace kneels at the left, hands folded in namaskar before a microphone stand. Red and white draped fabric, flower garlands and a small fire flame at the bottom edge frame the scene under a metal-roofed hall.2014-05-10A golden-throned ritual scene under a tent with red and white draping. In the centre, a gilded deity murti or decorated image sits on a golden peetha, adorned with flower garlands, crown and gold ornaments, flanked by two smaller ornamented figures. A priest in rust-coloured robes stands at left holding a lit oil lamp or aarti lamp up toward the central figure, while a man in white dhoti with a white shawl and flower garland stands at right. A small fire burns in a pit at the base with a silver bowl of offerings nearby. A man in a checked shirt watches at left, and a camera operator is visible at upper right. No clearly identifiable a person is present in the visible frame.2014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10