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Outdoor temple pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and marigold garlands strung along it. On the right, a large white-clad deity murti with a gold-and-silver halo is decked in yellow marigold garlands, with more garlanded murtis beside it on a red draped platform. In the foreground, a priest in orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at a steel counter holding a lamp/aarti tray, while a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala sits behind a brass lamp stand and offerings. A wooden-framed water basin and potted plants sit in the middle ground.

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October 02 20142014-10-02October 03 20142014-10-03A photograph of an outdoor puja at a large clay deity murti with white and gold ornate backdrop, decorated with marigold garlands in yellow and purple, flanked by a lion-mount figure and smaller deity figures, on a red cloth and an embroidered rug. A priest in a rust-orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at left with one arm raised, holding an orange cloth aloft. A metal canopy roof, palm plants, a red boundary wall, and strings of small flags are visible.2014-10-03Outdoor puja under a corrugated metal roof beside a large deity murti of a goddess, draped in white and garlanded with marigolds, with a silver-clad ganesha figure at its base. In the foreground a seated priest in white dhoti and shawl sits behind a wooden yantra-style altar holding offerings of bananas, brass vessels, bells and a small book. To the right a standing priest in saffron-orange robe holds a white cotton-candy-like puff over the deity, while another person in red-orange clothes sits with hands folded further back. A second garlanded deity figure stands to the left near steps, with a small shrine in the background.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02Outdoor temple ritual with a large decorated deity murti on a raised platform, draped with marigold garlands and a silver-and-white ornamental backdrop, with smaller deity figures beside it. In front, a wooden puja platform holds brass vessels, bananas, flowers and a lamp. A man in white dhoti with a red head cloth and bare chest bends over the offerings, while a shaved-headed sannyasi in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a striped cloth to the right, near a golden lamp. Yellow cloth hangs from a pole, and a striped stepped platform and palm trees are behind them.2014-10-02Outdoor ritual under a corrugated metal canopy beside a large fire pit (homa) with a bright flame and smoke, lined with brass lamps and offerings. Three priests stand at left: one in a maroon and orange-striped dhoti and shawl holding a garland, and two in white dhotis with folded hands in prayer. Right of the fire, a large decorated deity murti with a white ornate backdrop, multi-armed goddess with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a lion vehicle, flanked by smaller figures. A red-and-gold cloth covers the altar base, and a striped mat and marigold petals lie on the ground. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2014-10-03October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02