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A temple ritual photograph in a dim shrine hall. A priest in a red turban, bare-chested with a rudraksha-style garland and wearing a red-and-gold dhoti, stands at left holding a lit flame toward a shrine. Beside him, a second attendant in a white conical headdress and rust-coloured cloth holds a ceremonial implement. The central shrine holds ornately decorated deity murtis draped in thick garlands of red, yellow, white and pink flowers, with gold ornaments and necklaces. Small oil lamps burn on the floor, and a brass kalasha-style vessel sits near the base. Smaller golden figures are placed at the left of the shrine.

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A temple ritual before richly decorated deity murti of a male and female pair seated on a red-draped throne, covered in multicolour garlands of yellow, pink, white and green flowers and gold jewellery. A standing priest in a maroon and gold dhoti with a maroon head wrap and a white-marked face holds a lit oil lamp toward the deities, with a rudraksha-style mala visible on his chest. Beside him a second priest in saffron-orange with a bald head and white forehead markings watches. At the right edge a hand arranges garlands. Gold ornaments, kalasha-like objects and a flower-strewn altar complete the scene.2014-12-05A temple aarti scene before richly decorated deity murtis. A woman in a maroon sari with gold border holds a silver tray with a lit oil lamp and flowers, offering aarti toward garlanded images. Behind her stands a man in a maroon robe with a brimmed red turban and crescent-marked headwear, and a figure in a tall ornate ceremonial cap at left. Large deity statues with gold jewellery, necklaces and multicoloured flower garlands dominate the right side, with brass lamps and offering vessels on the floor.2014-12-05A temple ritual scene at night in which a priest in a rust-red dhoti and shawl, with a red-and-gold wrap and a garland of red and white flowers around his neck, holds a lit oil lamp or flame before a richly decorated deity murti. An attendant in a red-gold dhoti and a patterned cap stands at left. The deity is adorned with multicolour floral garlands in pink, yellow, white and green, gold jewellery, a crown and ornate necklaces, seated on a gold throne or peetha with a gold kalasha-style vessel and offerings. Small oil lamps flicker on the floor and a silver tray holds flower garlands, consistent with aarti during puja.2014-12-05A temple shrine decorated with long garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. A priest in a maroon dhoti with gold borders and a maroon head covering stands with his back to the camera, holding a brass tray or plate. Behind him a standing gold-clad figure with a red-and-gold headdress and a seated gold metal deity murti with a crown and large gold necklaces sit on a golden throne with a red cloth backdrop. Another attendant in white dhoti holds a brass vessel at left. Oil lamps and a brass lamp stand are placed before the deities.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple puja before a richly decorated deity murti set in a golden shrine. Large garlands of red, pink, yellow, white and green flowers drape the central figures and the arch. A woman in a maroon sari with a gold border holds a lit lamp toward the central murti, adorned with heavy gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Beside her, a man in a red-orange turban and matching cloth stands with hands together. On the left edge, a shaved-headed man in orange clothing with a rudraksha-style necklace also stands near the lamp. A second deity figure stands to the right, also garlanded, with ornate jewellery and a decorated headdress. The scene suggests an aarti before the murti.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05A temple shrine interior with a golden deity murti seated on a red-draped throne, decorated with a large multicolour garland of yellow, white, red and green flowers and layered gold necklaces. Beside it stand a golden standing figure in a red turban and a smaller figure in a patterned cap. On the left, a person in a maroon garment with gold waistband and a red turban holds a flower and an oil lamp flame before the deity, while another attendant in a patterned cap stands nearby. A silver-toned container sits at the right foreground.2014-12-05A temple ritual photograph in a dim sanctum. A woman in a maroon sari with a red-and-orange head wrap and a rudraksha mala stands at left, hands folded in prayer before a lit oil lamp held by a priest in maroon garments. Several other priests in maroon and cream dhotis stand behind. Beside them are large golden deity murti adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers, gold jewellery and a red silk backdrop. Brass oil lamps and small offering vessels sit on the floor in front. The scene is an aarti being performed before the deities.2014-12-05A temple ritual scene with a figure in a rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti and a red headcloth, hands folded in namaskar before a deity murti heavily adorned with multicolour flower garlands of yellow, white, red and green and gold jewellery. A lit oil lamp is held on a tray by a priest in a white shirt behind him, and brass oil lamps stand nearby. A small kalasha-like offering with white flowers sits on a stone slab before the murti, with scattered petals on the floor. Other priests in matching ceremonial attire stand at left.2014-12-05