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Photo of a temple hall decorated with hanging balloons, orange and pink drapes and colourful garlands in front of a large deity murti shrine with a decorated altar. Several men in white dhotis with yellow shoulder cloths stand in a row performing an aarti or puja, holding lamps and offerings toward the shrine. A central figure in white stands at the centre of the aisle. Rows of seated devotees in white clothing fill both sides of the aisle behind metal railings, with a few people standing at the back. Tall decorative pillars wrapped in patterned fabric frame the hall.

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December 24 20092009-12-24December 29 20082008-12-29A photograph inside an open-sided temple hall with a red-and-white striped pillar and orange curtains. At the centre, a large deity murti pair, seated figures in red and gold, is decorated with garlands of marigolds and flowers, a golden arch behind them. In front, a brass lamp and offerings sit on a flower-decorated altar. Four men in white dhotis and yellow shawls stand facing the altar, one holding a ritual item. Rows of seated devotees fill the foreground, with a metal railing between them and the altar. Hanging decorations and balloons appear in the background. The scene suggests a puja or aarti in progress.2009-12-24Interior view of a temple hall with an orange-painted wall and a corrugated metal roof, looking down a red carpet aisle toward a shrine. A decorated deity murti stands in an ornate arched niche with garlands, a golden frame and pillars. Several people in saffron and orange robes sit or stand near the shrine, and a figure in saffron sits on the red carpet at the front. On the left, men in white dhotis and shirts stand in a row, with a seated crowd of devotees filling the foreground on both sides of the aisle behind metal railings. Framed panels hang on the walls and a fire pit is not visible.2010-07-21December 02 20092009-12-02June 18 20102010-06-18A large crowd of seated devotees, mostly dressed in white, fills a covered open-sided hall during a temple ritual. A red carpet runs down the centre aisle toward a stage decorated with a large framed deity image in the background, backed by blue drapes. Several robed priests in white and saffron-tinged dhotis stand near the stage, and a few devotees are arranged along the aisle. On the left, decorated silver-and-red deity figures sit on a red-draped altar beside a yellow umbrella. White T-shirts with a red emblem hang on the walls, and loudspeakers are mounted overhead. The scene suggests a puja or darshan during a multi-day celebration.2008-12-29Wide view down a central red-carpeted aisle inside a large open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and white banners hanging from the rafters. Rows of seated devotees in white clothing fill both sides, separated by metal railings. At the far end, on a raised stage, several people in white and orange-yellow garments stand near an ornate backdrop with a decorated deity image, while a parasol and garlanded murti-like figures flank the left side. Ceremonial oil lamps and blue draped curtains frame the stage.2008-12-29Interior of a covered hall during a festival event, viewed from the back along a central aisle lined with a red carpet and metal railings. Rows of seated devotees, many dressed in white, fill both sides, with some in orange at the right edge. Several figures in white stand at the far stage area before a large backdrop screen showing an image of a deity. Decorative garlands and kalasha-like ornaments stand near the left side. White T-shirts with a printed emblem hang along the walls and rafters. Dim lighting with a few hanging lamps and fans overhead.2008-12-29Photograph of a covered outdoor ritual hall during a puja before a decorated deity murti framed by pink curtains and flower garlands. Several priests in saffron-orange shawls stand around the altar holding ritual implements, including a kalasha-style vessel and a lamp, while a priest in white stands at the right edge. Rows of seated devotees in white clothing fill the foreground, facing the altar. Brass lamps, offerings and a tall ceremonial staff stand on the platform. No figure in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person, so no candidate is marked.2008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 29 20082008-12-29 +1 copiesDecember 24 20092009-12-24