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A puja scene in a temple room with many small deity figurines arranged on shelves behind. A man with a shaved head, wearing an orange saffron robe, a gold ceremonial necklace and a red-trimmed cloth, sits with eyes closed and hands in a mudra near a small deity figure. Beside him a woman in a pink silk saree with a red blouse sits with hands folded, next to a young boy in a red checked shirt. Further back a woman in a light blue saree sits watching. A black stone lion sculpture draped with a pink and purple cloth sits in the foreground, with a brass oil lamp stand and metal puja vessels nearby. a person is the orange-robed man seated with a gold necklace, appearing to conduct the puja.

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A photograph of a puja inside a temple-style hall lined with deity murtis and shelves of colourful cloth dolls. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with a red headband, wearing beaded necklaces, sits on the right beside a brass tray of bowls and a small brass figure. A woman in a red and pink saree sits on a wooden bench behind a black stone lion, with a child resting against her. Other seated devotees in saris and casual clothes sit on a red carpet, and a brass lamp stands nearby. Large painted murtis with gold and blue garments frame the foreground.2008-05-11A photograph inside a hall with dark floor and brass lamps, showing a seated group gathered around a low wooden platform. A bald man in saffron-orange robes, with a matching orange head wrap and ornate gold necklace, sits cross-legged at right gesturing as he speaks. Beside him, a woman in a pink silk sari sits with hands folded, and a young boy in a red shirt sits next to her. Other seated people in light clothing sit on the left, and a black stone lion sculpture stands in front. Brass figures of standing deities with blue and pink garments appear at the edges, and a small figure adorned with beads sits on a tray with offerings.2008-05-11Indoor temple scene with a shaved-headed man in a saffron-orange robe and red-orange head cloth sitting on the floor with palms pressed together, speaking with a seated woman in a pink silk saree and red blouse. A young boy in a red top sits beside her, and an older woman in a light blue saree sits behind them. In the foreground a black stone lion sculpture and a brass lamp stand flank a low wooden seat. On the right, a golden deity murti with a tall crown and a purple-and-pink silk garment is seen from behind, with brass vessels, flowers and a small figure on a tray in front. Black stone sculptures and brass lamps fill the background.2008-05-11A photograph of a puja inside a temple hall lined with rows of small dolls and a brass oil lamp on the right. A woman in a pink silk sari sits on a low wooden stool beside a black stone lion sculpture, while a young boy in a red kurta points upward toward something. To the right, a shaven-headed man in an orange-saffron robe and beaded necklace sits cross-legged near a small silver-and-brass puja setup and a deity murti. Another woman in pale blue sits behind them, and a woman in white sits on the left near a folded cloth. A person in a blue sari is in the foreground on the left and another in a blue-and-pink sari in the lower right corner.2008-05-11October 22 20082008-10-22October 22 20082008-10-22October 22 20082008-10-22A photograph inside a temple-like hall with dark floor and brass lamps. A bald man in saffron-orange robes with a red head wrap and layered beaded necklaces sits on the right, gesturing with one hand toward a bronze deity figure with raised arm. Seated before him is a woman in a pink sari with a maroon blouse, flanked by a child in red and other seated devotees. Several people in white, blue and orange clothing sit on mats and low wooden seats. A black carved animal sculpture rests in the foreground, and a small brass puja tray with lamps and offering bowls sits on a white cloth. Two large blue-robed bronze deity figures stand at the left and right edges. The orange-robed man matches the appearance cues of a person with saffron clothing, shaved head, red head wrap and beaded necklaces.2008-05-11October 22 20082008-10-22October 22 20082008-10-22October 22 20082008-10-22October 22 20082008-10-22