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A photograph of a temple ritual in a covered open-sided hall with a corrugated roof, decorated with mango-leaf garlands and hanging colourful lanterns. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand at a long table holding large lit brass aarti lamps with flaming wicks, while others in white clothes sit on mats below with rows of brass lamps, plates of fruit and flower offerings. Devotees stand in the background near a golden deity murti shrine area, and an orange-robed figure sits at right. The ritual appears to be aarti with oil lamps.

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Photograph of an outdoor temple ritual under a corrugated roof decorated with mango leaf garlands and hanging paper lanterns in orange, blue and yellow. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls and white kurtas stand at a long metal counter swinging burning lamps or aarti flames. Seated in white clothes with rudraksha malas, women and girls arrange rows of brass oil lamps, bowls of fruit, coconuts and offerings on mats in front of them. On the right, a seated man in orange with garlands and a ceremonial staff sits near a golden shrine, with devotees watching behind. This is an aarti and puja arrangement with lamps being offered.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26Photograph of an outdoor pavilion ritual with a row of devotees in orange and white robes performing aarti with oil lamps. Several figures in orange garments with rudraksha malas stand at the far table waving flames, while seated women and men in white clothes hold brass lamps and trays at the foreground tables. Rows of brass oil lamps, plates of offerings and tiered metal lamps line the table. A lit deity shrine glows at the right, with a man in white and orange shawl standing nearby. Green leaf garlands and colourful paper lanterns hang overhead under a corrugated roof.2008-12-26A photograph of an indoor temple-style hall under a corrugated roof decorated with leafy garlands and hanging paper lanterns in yellow, blue and orange. Several men in orange robes with gold necklaces hold lit lamps and ritual implements at a raised counter. Women in white saris and white clothing sit on the floor in front of rows of brass oil lamps, bells and metal plates with offerings, including a banana-like fruit and flower petals. Devotees in white and orange sit along the sides of the hall. The scene appears to be a puja or aarti ceremony.2008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26A photograph of a group aarti ceremony in a covered hall with an orange cloth backdrop. Several performers in white clothes with orange shawls stand at a long table holding brass aarti lamps with flames, and some hold lit lamps aloft. Seated devotees in white sit along the left and front, with rows of brass oil lamps on the floor. Behind them a large crowd of people in white and orange watches. Decorative string lights, a brass kalasha and a pink garland hang at the right edge.2008-12-27December 30 20082008-12-30December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph of a temple hall during an aarti ceremony. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand along a long raised platform, holding tall multi-tiered brass lamps with flames aloft. Men in white dhotis with orange shawls stand among them. Along the front, women in white saris sit in rows behind rows of small brass oil lamps (diyas) arranged on the floor and platform, some holding lit lamps. Strings of white paper-cut leaves hang from the ceiling, and framed pictures of deities line the back wall. Devotees sit in the background watching.2008-12-31