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A temple shrine decorated with multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white arranged in arches behind a golden deity murti with a crown and ornaments. A large golden kalasha-like vessel sits at the centre with a flower garland draped over it. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and a shallow basket of flowers and lit oil lamp sits in front. Three priests in orange-red dhotis and shawls, one bare-chested with a shaved head, perform puja, holding offering plates and bowls; a woman in a red sari stands among them. Two of the figures on the left hold plates and bowls. The setting appears to be a lamp-lit evening puja at a temple sanctum.

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November 17 20132013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17A temple shrine scene at night with deity murti decorated in a dense garland of multicoloured flowers, including red, yellow, purple and white blooms. Gold-coloured images stand in a golden arch behind a tall brass shivalinga-style vessel. Two priests in rust-red dhotis, one with a striped orange turban, stand at right holding a brass plate of offerings. Another priest in a red-orange garment with white ash marks on his arms and chest stands next to them. Brass oil lamps and a silver bowl sit on the white-draped table and stone floor, with a small flame-lit offering tray in the foreground.2013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17Evening puja before a deity murti dressed in multicolour flower garlands in red, purple, yellow, green and white. A woman in a dark red sari with a leopard-print patterned wrap and a red headband holds a lit lamp or aarti flame toward the shrine while standing beside a young priest with a decorated cap and a bare upper body marked with white paste. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like finial sit on the altar, and a standing ceremonial figure in red and gold stands at right. Two other attendants in red dhoti stand in the background holding a silver plate.2013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesNovember 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesA temple ritual scene at night in a shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white. Several people in traditional attire stand around a brass lamp and a bronze deity murti draped in colourful garlands. A woman in a red blouse and dark patterned skirt holds a lit oil lamp in aarti, while attendants in red and maroon dhotis and a figure in a tall ornate headdress hold offerings. Two figures stand in the background, one wearing an orange-red turban and rudraksha-style necklaces, beside a gilded arch. Small brass oil lamps, a white floral garland and a basket of petals sit on the stone floor. The setting suggests a deepam or puja performed in a temple sanctum.2013-11-17Night ritual scene at a temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white. Several priests in rust-red and orange dhotis, some bare-chested with white sacred markings on their arms and bodies, stand around a central deity murti draped in garlands and a tall gold kalasha-like crown. One priest bends to a white-covered table holding a silver bowl, another holds a brass tray of offerings, and a third in a red dhoti with garlands stands beside. Brass oil lamps and a small offering tray with burning flame sit on the floor in front of the shrine, with petals scattered around. The ornate golden arch frames the scene.2013-11-17