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A temple ritual in progress before a gilded ornate arch-shaped shrine seat on wheels, holding a deity murti decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and red flowers. A person in a green silk sari with a gold border leans in to adjust garlands and place offerings on the murti. Behind them a second person in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha-style mala, holds a brass plate with yellow flowers. At lower left a man in white ritual clothing rings a bell beside a flame. Brass oil lamps stand nearby, and red-draped deity figures with floral garlands appear in the background. Red and white striped pillars and stone carvings frame the sanctum.

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A temple ritual photograph in which a long-haired person in a green silk sari and blouse stands before a golden canopied throne holding a deity murti decorated with white and red jasmine garlands. The murti is adorned with a red-and-gold cloth and a yellow marigold garland, and the lamp-lit shrine behind shows red and gold drapery and more garlanded deities. A shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron dhoti and beaded rudraksha-style mala stands at left holding a ritual item, and a seated priest in white dhoti with bare torso sits at lower left beside a small oil lamp. Red-and-white striped pillars and a golden lamp stand complete the scene.2011-11-01A photograph inside a temple shows a person in a green silk dhoti and green garment with long dark hair, barefoot, reaching to adorn a deity murti seated on a gold throne-like peetha. The murti wears a crown and is draped with white and red flower garlands, and a red cloth backs it. Behind, another deity is dressed in red with yellow and green garlands. A second man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with rudraksha-style beads holds a tray, and a seated man in white clothing lights a flame with a lamp. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right, and yellow flower petals lie on the floor.2011-11-01A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine. A woman in a green saree with a brown-and-gold border stands at a golden ornate palanquin-style peetha, placing a garland of white and orange flowers and a pendant on a small deity murti seated in the centre. Behind the figure, a brass lamp stands on the floor, and a man at left wears an orange dhoti, a shaved head and beaded necklaces, holding a small offering. Behind the shrine, larger deities are dressed in red and gold garments and yellow-white garlands, with a stone-carved temple wall beyond.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A temple ritual photo in a shrine room with orange-painted walls. A long-haired person in a green dhoti and green shawl with a dark maroon border stands at left, one arm raised toward a golden palanquin-style throne holding deity murti in garlands of white and yellow flowers. The murti wear red and teal silk and are adorned with garlands and ornaments. Behind, another deity is dressed in red and gold. A man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala stands at far left holding a golden plate, and a kneeling priest in white holds a flame. Golden oil lamps stand on the right. Three visible physical people.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A photograph inside a temple hall of a woman in a green silk sari with a maroon border offering flowers to a golden palanquin-style shrine (ratha/palanquin) holding small deity figures in yellow and red garments. A man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside her holding a tray, and several men in white dhoti and saffron cloth stand in the background. Yellow marigold petals are scattered on the floor, and a richly decorated golden arch frames the shrine. Behind, a deity murti is adorned with yellow and orange garlands, and a shelf holds fruit offerings.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A temple ritual photograph showing a person in a green dhoti-style garment and a light shawl standing at a golden ornate throne-like peetha, extending an arm toward three deity murtis adorned with white and yellow flower garlands and red roses. The central murti wears an orange cloth and holds a spear-like weapon, flanked by two smaller figures in red and teal garments. Behind, a priest in white dhoti with a gold necklace holds a lit oil lamp, and another attendant in orange holds a lamp as well. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and a red-and-gold decorated deity figure is visible at right. Stone pillars and a red-painted wall frame the shrine.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01Inside a temple shrine, a woman in a green sari with a gold-bordered pallu stands with folded hands before a deity murti seated on a gold peetha throne under a gold arch. The murti wears white and red garlands and a gold-coloured face and crown, with a red cloth draped beneath. A seated priest in white dhoti and a bare upper body with a rudraksha mala sits at lower left beside brass bowls of flowers, a small fire and offerings. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand in the background, one holding a plate of yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps and a pillared stone hall with a signboard frame the scene.2011-11-01