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Night-time photo under a corrugated metal roof of a temple-like hall. On the left, a large blue-draped deity murti with garlands in red, yellow and white, and an orange cloth draped over it. In the centre, a woman in a cream sari with a red border leans over a low table holding a plate of offerings and flowers, while a man in orange cloth with a white headband stands behind it. To the right, a woman in a rust-brown sari with gold border and gold necklaces, and two men in orange and rust dhotis with rudraksha-style beads, watch the puja. A hanging tassel decoration and a fringed red and blue canopy appear at upper right.

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A night photograph inside an open-sided shed of a deity procession. On the left, a golden-bronze statue of a seated male deity wearing an orange turban and orange dhoti, with a crown-like headdress, sits on a blue draped throne within an ornate gold arch against a magenta curtain, beside a female figure in pink garments; both are garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands. In the centre, a wooden table holds flower garlands, a brass plate and vessels. Two people in the foreground stand with their backs to the camera facing the statues: a shaved-headed man in orange-saffron robes with a gold-bordered cloth and a shoulder bag, and a person in orange garments with gold borders and a rudraksha-style necklace. An umbrella-like canopy with tasselled fabric hangs above.2013-05-27A night temple ritual under a corrugated roof with red pillars and hanging striped tassel decorations. A man in saffron-orange robes and a red shawl holds a flaming lamp toward a large deity murti draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers and a magenta cloth, while a second priest in saffron dress and a tall pleated white-and-black cap stands beside him holding a brass lamp. A brass table holds offering plates, a bowl of yellow food, and a black pouch. Standing devotees in white and cream dress, some with cameras, watch in the background.2011-12-24January 03 20082008-01-03October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesNovember 06 20162016-11-06Photograph of a night-time ritual under a corrugated metal-roofed open pavilion at a temple. A standing devotee on the left in orange-red robes with a gold border and a red-brown shawl holds palms together in namaste facing the shrine. At the centre, a kneeling priest in white dhoti with gold border offers worship at a golden deity murti decorated with garlands of orange and white flowers. Another priest in rust-red robes holds a brass plate near the murti, and a white-clad attendant stands with a brass vessel to the right. A square stone pit or yajna kund sits in the foreground, and a striped white and maroon wall and steps form the background. Four or more visible people, a ritual pooja scene.2014-11-23October 30 20162016-10-30Night-time outdoor ritual at a decorated deity murti on a wooden cart. The murti is draped with yellow, orange and red flower garlands and a purple garland, set against gold-framed decoration and white cloth. A man in a white dhoti and shawl with a white turban and gold chains stands at the right, reaching toward a brass tray. In the centre a bare-chested man in an orange cloth wears a tall ornate blue-and-white decorated cap and gold bangles, holding a tray. A woman in a yellow sari at left holds a small device. Brass lamps, a lit oil lamp, incense sticks, a plate of flowers and a tray of money sit on the cart. Ganesha is carved on the cart side.2011-12-12Night-time temple ritual under a corrugated roof with strings of coloured lights. Golden lion-carved pillars frame the scene. On the left, a silver palanquin holds a deity murti garlanded with yellow, orange and red flowers. In the centre, a priest in white dhoti and shawl with shaved head stands with palms pressed together before a blue-draped altar. Beside him, a figure in orange cloth with bare chest and painted markings holds a lit oil lamp, and a devotee in orange holds a bell. Several people in orange and saffron stand nearby, with more devotees in the background, and offerings and a brass lamp lie on the platform.2017-01-08November 25 20142014-11-25A night ritual in an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof. In the centre, a priest in orange dhoti and bare-chested, with long dreadlocked hair, holds a lit lamp (aarti) before a golden throne-like shrine with a canopy. Garlanded deity murtis in red, green and yellow floral garlands sit within it, with a small fire and offerings in front. To the left, three orange-clad attendants stand with a bowl and a hand-held microphone, one with a gold necklace. A fire burns on the floor in the foreground beside brass vessels and a silver tray. Visible people are priest and attendants.2016-11-06November 06 20162016-11-06