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A photograph of a temple ritual in an interior with grey carpet and a cream wall. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron garment bends forward at a colourful decorated vehicle carrying a deity murti, which is draped with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. Behind, a man in an orange-brown shawl with gold necklaces stands beside a younger person in orange holding a silver vessel. A seated person in white and another in a purple sari appear at left. On the right, a red velvet cushion sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat. The setting suggests a procession or puja preparation.

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Indoor temple procession scene with a decorated palanquin draped in a red and gold canopy, holding a garlanded deity murti or image wrapped in white and pink-red flower garlands. In front, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with golden border stands at left. Center, an older man with a shaved head wears an orange saffron robe with gold border, a gold-chain necklace and a rudraksha mala, standing beside a long-haired man in an orange-red wrap and gold ornaments. At right, a bare-chested shaven-headed man in orange clothing and a gold chain, and a long-bearded man in orange robes with a red and rudraksha mala stand near a younger man in saffron with gold necklaces. Gold-lined stone walls and columns frame the hall.2012-06-05 +1 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03November 09 20072007-11-09March 03 20112011-03-03March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesA temple-style ritual in an indoor hall with dark curtains. A priest in a rust-brown dhoti with a gold border stands at right, facing a decorated deity murti framed by a gold arch, garlanded with white jasmine and yellow-red flower strands, and wafting smoke. Three young attendants in saffron-orange robes and orange turbans stand at left; one holds a silver bowl of rice and another a silver puja plate with a lamp. A gilded lion-shaped stand and ornate red-and-gold chair sit between them. Flower petals are scattered on the floor.2015-04-30June 05 20122012-06-05November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph of a temple puja at an outdoor shrine beneath an arched golden frame. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels at left, holding a silver tray, while a second man in orange with a white head cloth and a white garland stands beside him. Behind them a deity murti is adorned with a large garland of purple, white and yellow flowers, and a golden kalasha-like vessel and fruit offerings sit on a golden stand and a platform. A blue cloth backdrop hangs at left. A small figure in pink and a second orange-robed attendant appear at the edges. Brass pots, lamps and flower offerings are arranged in front.2008-12-29March 03 20112011-03-03March 03 20112011-03-03Photograph of a puja at a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Two gold-clad deity murti sit under a gilded arch, one wearing a red-and-gold crown and jewelled necklace, with a golden kalasha and offerings in front. Three people in saffron-orange robes stand at the left and centre: a man in orange with long dark hair reaches toward the deity holding a brass plate, a bald man in orange with a tilak and glasses stands beside him, and a third person in orange with long hair stands at the far left. Brass lamps and a small framed photo sit on the altar.2009-12-23