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Photograph of a temple ritual in an open-sided shed with a corrugated metal roof at night. On a raised grey platform, a seated figure in orange-red robes sits on an orange cushioned chair at left. Two standing priests face a deity murti at right: one in red-orange dhoti with gold borders, hands folded in prayer, and one in white dhoti with gold border, hands raised. The deity murti in an ornate silver arch is draped with marigold garlands and sits on a golden lion-shaped throne with a green cloth. Flower garlands, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a small glass-covered shrine and potted plants surround the platform; a green-and-gold textile hangs at right.

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November 23 20142014-11-23November 23 20142014-11-23November 23 20142014-11-23Outdoor temple ritual on a raised grey stone platform under a corrugated metal roof at night. On the right, a priest in a white dhoti with gold border stands with folded hands before a gilded deity murti on a gold-and-green pedestal, garlanded with marigold and flower strings and set under an ornate gold arch. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in an orange-red robe stands with hands clasped in prayer near a gold square fire pit and a small brass lamp. On the left, a seated person in orange-red robes sits on an orange chair beside potted plants and a brass-decorated stand. Red and white striped temple walls form the backdrop, with a green-and-gold wrapped ceremonial item beside the shrine.2014-11-23Outdoor temple ritual at dusk under a corrugated metal awning. A priest in a rust-brown robe with gold borders stands at a golden deity murti seated on a golden lion-shaped throne, adorned with white and orange garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace, performing aarti with a lamp. Two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand to the side, one holding a silver offering bowl. Brass pooja vessels, flower petals and a kalasha-style vessel rest on the platform. Two seated devotees in orange garments sit in the foreground, with a green-leaved tree and white stupa-like pillars behind.2015-01-03Outdoor temple ritual under a open-sided canopy. A priest in a dark red-brown dhoti and shawl stands before a deity murti draped with a golden-yellow garment and heavy garlands of marigolds and flowers, seated on a golden peetha with a golden lion or bull-shaped base. Two young assistants in white dhotis and sacred threads stand to the left, one holding a plate. Silver puja vessels, a brass kalasha-like bowl and offerings lie on the stone platform. Two people in orange clothing sit in the foreground with their backs to the camera, hands folded. Stepped white-and-maroon striped platform and a green-draped seat sit in the background.2015-01-03November 13 20152015-11-13Night-time temple ritual under a corrugated metal roof. A bare-chested priest in a red-orange dhoti with gold borders raises a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a decorated deity murti on a golden peetha throne with a golden lion-like base. The murti wears a crown, rudraksha-style garlands and a long flower garland in purple, yellow and white, with a green cloth draped behind. A second man in a white dhoti with gold border stands at right, hands folded in prayer, and a third person in red-orange robes kneels at left beside a golden ratha-like cart. A square fire pit with brass vessels sits in the foreground.2014-11-23November 25 20142014-11-25An outdoor pavilion at night hosts a puja before a row of decorated deity murtis draped in marigold and rose garlands, with gold ornaments and blue crowns. In the foreground a priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, raises a hand beside a yellow-tiled homa or fire pit holding oil lamps, a kalasha, brass vessels and offerings. On the right, a man in a red-orange wrap sits cross-legged in an orange armchair with a water bottle nearby, watching the ritual. Flower offerings, a plate of petals and a book lie on the floor, and a silver lamp stands by the pit.2014-11-25November 25 20142014-11-25November 25 20142014-11-25