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A photograph of an indoor temple-style hall under a corrugated roof decorated with leafy garlands and hanging paper lanterns in yellow, blue and orange. Several men in orange robes with gold necklaces hold lit lamps and ritual implements at a raised counter. Women in white saris and white clothing sit on the floor in front of rows of brass oil lamps, bells and metal plates with offerings, including a banana-like fruit and flower petals. Devotees in white and orange sit along the sides of the hall. The scene appears to be a puja or aarti ceremony.

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December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26A photograph of a covered outdoor ritual hall during a puja. Five men stand at the back holding lit torches or oil-lamp flames: four wear saffron/orange dhotis and shawls with ornate beaded necklaces, and one wears white with an orange shawl. Several women in white saris and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on mats in front of a long table lined with brass lamps and bells, with plates of flowers, fruit and offerings. Green leaf garlands hang from the roof beams and paper lanterns in yellow, blue and green decorate the ceiling. Devotees sit on the floor behind them, and a saffron cloth lies over an object on the left.2008-12-26Photograph of an outdoor temple ritual under a corrugated roof decorated with mango leaf garlands and hanging paper lanterns in orange, blue and yellow. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls and white kurtas stand at a long metal counter swinging burning lamps or aarti flames. Seated in white clothes with rudraksha malas, women and girls arrange rows of brass oil lamps, bowls of fruit, coconuts and offerings on mats in front of them. On the right, a seated man in orange with garlands and a ceremonial staff sits near a golden shrine, with devotees watching behind. This is an aarti and puja arrangement with lamps being offered.2008-12-26A photograph of a temple ritual in a covered open-sided hall with a corrugated roof, decorated with mango-leaf garlands and hanging colourful lanterns. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand at a long table holding large lit brass aarti lamps with flaming wicks, while others in white clothes sit on mats below with rows of brass lamps, plates of fruit and flower offerings. Devotees stand in the background near a golden deity murti shrine area, and an orange-robed figure sits at right. The ritual appears to be aarti with oil lamps.2008-12-26A covered outdoor hall decorated with green mango-leaf garlands and colourful paper lanterns hangs overhead. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, some with rudraksha malas, stand at the back holding lit oil lamps (aarti) toward a line of seated people. Women in white saris sit on mats at a long table covered with brass oil lamps, flower garlands, banana leaves, fruits, coconuts and small plates of offerings. A saffron-robed figure bends forward in the foreground near the offerings. Devotees in white and orange sit along the right side. No clearly identifiable face is used here; the figure in the centre is shown bent over with his back to the camera, so no presence is confirmed. a person appearance is uncertain.2008-12-26A photograph of an indoor Hindu ritual in a covered hall with a corrugated roof, strung green leaf garlands and paper lanterns. In the foreground, several women in white saris sit on the floor behind a long table holding brass oil lamps (diyas), a brass bell and small pyramid-shaped incense holders. Behind them, four men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand at the table ringing handbells and holding ritual objects. On the right, a man in a white garment stands ringing a bell beside a seated figure draped in orange with a flower garland. A large crowd of seated devotees fills the background, and a decorated brass palanquin-like structure is visible at right. The setting suggests a puja or aarti with bells and lamps.2008-12-26 +1 copiesFebruary 23 20092009-02-23 +1 copiesDecember 30 20082008-12-30December 26 20082008-12-26Photograph of a ritual aarti inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and ceiling fans. Four men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, with gold necklaces, raise lit oil lamps high with their right hands. Behind them stand two men in white with orange shawls, one holding a small bell. In front, five women in white saris sit cross-legged on the floor behind a long metal table lined with brass oil lamps and brass bowls. A seated crowd of devotees fills the background. Flower garlands and paper decorations hang from the ceiling, and a pink curtain edges the left side.2008-12-24December 26 20082008-12-26