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Night photograph of a temple puja at an outdoor-roofed shrine. A man seated on an ornate silver throne with a shaped canopy wears a red-brown robe and a white flower garland, hands joined in front of him. A man in a brown robe at the right holds a brass hand bell or cymbal. In front of the throne a fire burns in a rectangular pit with offerings. To the left stand large painted deity murtis: a female figure in gold and yellow sari with a raised hand, a figure in blue with a crown, a lion-faced figure, and a seated figure with a kalasha-like crown. Brass oil lamps, white and orange flower garlands, and silver chairs with leopard-print cushions surround the area, with a multicolour striped mat on the floor.

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September 21 20172017-09-21A temple shrine scene at night under a corrugated roof, with a sacred fire pit (homa/yagna) lit at the centre foreground. A bare-chested priest in an orange-red dhoti kneels at the right, holding a brass plate. Seated on an ornate silver throne is a figure with long dark hair, dark beard, red garland and a red-and-orange garment, hands folded in front of the chest, with a silver canopy above; the figure is a statue or murti rather than a live person. Behind stand painted deity murtis: a blue-skinned figure at left, and two yellow- and white-robed figures with crowns and ornate headdresses. Silver chairs, brass lamps, marigold garlands and a striped floor cloth complete the setting.2017-09-21September 21 20172017-09-21September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor temple puja at a Navaratri celebration, with ornate silver-covered murtis and a richly decorated altar. On the right, a man in a red-brown dhoti and yellow shawl sits with folded hands on a silver-encrusted throne-like seat, a garland draped over him. Beside him, a man in a red dhoti and a rudraksha mala stands near a golden deity murti in a gold-and-yellow halo. A younger man in an orange robe kneels at the fire pit, holding a plate of flowers. Golden lions, silver chairs, flower petals and colourful cloth cover the floor, with a kalasha and brass lamps nearby.2017-09-21September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial temple-style stage set for a homa fire ritual. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, with a fire burning in front of the throne on a yellow platform. On the left stands a multi-armed goddess figure with a red-and-white backdrop, flanked by smaller deity figures and a lion mount. On the right, two standing deity murti wear orange and white garlands. Brass lamps and a metal bowl with a ladle sit in the foreground, and a red-and-white cloth with embroidery covers a table at left. Red and green bunting decorates the ceiling. a person appearance is uncertain: the seated figure wears saffron robes and a turban-like cap, but the figure is small and distant. Cues are insufficient for a confident identification.2012-10-17September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21