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Outdoor temple scene under a large tree. In the foreground a priest in orange robes with a dark braided hair bun holds a flame or lamp toward a dark stone murti draped in orange cloth and garlanded with marigold and multicolour flower strings, set in a white arched niche. Beside him, four people in orange robes stand with hands folded in prayer; two wear orange turbans and rudraksha malas, one holds a small book. Brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot, flower plates and white cloth offerings lie on a mat and a low platform. A few other people in light clothing stand behind, and a red-and-green cloth hangs on a wooden post at right.

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December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual scene beside a large black stone deity murti draped with orange cloth and thick garlands of yellow, orange, white and purple flowers. Several saffron-robed sannyasis stand in a row on a paved platform under trees: one in an orange turban with a rudraksha mala, another in an orange head wrap holding a small booklet, and others in orange robes with malas, hands folded in reverence. Nearby a man in a dark suit and men in white and in grey shirts watch. In the foreground a red stone platform holds white cloth-wrapped offerings, flower-decorated plates, a metal pot and a brass lamp with a small flame, consistent with a puja.2008-12-30Outdoor ritual scene under large shade trees beside a black stone deity murti draped with orange cloth and garlanded with yellow, orange, red and purple flower strings, set within an ornate silver arch. In the foreground, a figure in orange robes kneels at a low platform holding a lit flame near offerings and plates of flowers and fruit. To the right, several saffron-robed sannyasis stand in a line; one wears an orange head wrap and rudraksha mala, another holds folded hands, and a bald man in orange cloth stands near the front. Brass lamps, white cloth and marigold petals are placed on the stone base. Other people are seen further back among the trees.2008-12-30Outdoor ritual scene under large trees beside a water body: a standing deity murti or statue of a sage, decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers, stands on a stone pedestal. In front, a figure in orange robes with long dark hair, back to camera, performs worship with a small lamp or ritual object. Behind, a row of devotees in orange and saffron robes, some with orange turbans and rudraksha malas, stand with hands folded. Brass vessels, a kalasha-like pot, flower plates and offerings sit on a mat before the murti; a striped cloth covers part of an object near the mat. Decorative red cloth hangs at right.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. On the right, a dark stone deity murti draped in orange cloth and garlanded with yellow, purple and orange flowers sits on a black pedestal. In front, a group of about eight men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas walks in procession. A central man in orange with a long flower garland holds a brass plate with offerings, while another holds a long staff; a shaved-headed man in a white shawl stands nearby. A small ritual setup with lamps, fruit and flower offerings lies on a striped mat over swept ground decorated with white kolam patterns.2008-12-23December 27 20082008-12-27December 23 20082008-12-23