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A photograph of a temple-style ritual stage where two metal deity murtis stand side by side, adorned with red, yellow and white flower garlands and jewelled ornaments on a gold-coloured base with pink flower bunches in front. A devotee in a checked shirt and a woman in a patterned sleeveless top stand in front, looking toward the murtis. At right, a man in orange-saffron robes holds a bowl near the altar while a person at lower right in an orange top gestures with a small vessel. A figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at the upper right behind a red-draped seat, and a person in white dhoti sits at back. A microphone stands on a white-draped table. The image contains about seven visible people.

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Evening temple scene with two silver-clad deity murti standing on a gold palanquin-style base, draped in marigold garlands, with a tall orange cloth behind the left figure. In the foreground a young man with a shaved head in orange and yellow robes kneels with palms pressed together in prayer beside a fire pit with brass pots and offering vessels, smoke rising. Behind them devotees in white shirts and a woman in a maroon sari stand near a white backdrop and a gold-framed arch with flower garlands. Banana-leaf and kalasha-style offerings sit at the base of the deities. A padapuja-style worship setting with several people visible.2012-01-08Photograph of a festival scene with two metal deity murtis on a gold-edged pedestal draped with white and red garlands; the left murti wears an orange cloth, a crown and a silver necklace, the right wears a yellow garland and a crown. A large orange backdrop behind shows a smiling man in an orange turban. Behind the murtis a person with long dark hair and a red-and-white garland stands before an ornate gold seat, surrounded by a crowd of devotees in saris, kurtas and shirts, some with hands folded.2012-01-08September 29 20122012-09-29September 29 20122012-09-29January 08 20122012-01-08A night-time photograph of a puja at an outdoor temple-style setting. Two deity murti stand on a gold-painted pedestal, both garlanded with yellow and maroon flowers, heavily adorned with silver-toned necklaces and crowns; one wears an orange shawl. In front, a small fire pit with a flame and brass vessels holds offerings. A priest in an orange-and-yellow dhoti and shawl, with shaved head and a beaded garland, sits at right pouring from a bowl. Behind, a crowd of devotees stands, mostly men in light shirts, with a large screen and a backdrop bearing a large portrait at top.2012-01-08September 29 20122012-09-29A temple shrine scene during a ritual. On the left, a priest in white dhoti and an orange-and-pink headwrap stands at an ornate deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, beside a carved dais with lion figures. On the right, two deity murtis in an elaborate gold arch are dressed in red and gold cloth, adorned with garlands, crowns and jewelry. Brick-stacked offerings, a silver tray with kalasha-like pots, brass lamps, fruit and flower garlands sit on the tiled floor, and gold ceremonial staves with circular emblems frame the shrine.2015-07-18June 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 28 20142014-06-28 +2 copiesJuly 18 20152015-07-18A photograph of a temple ritual with a fire ritual in the foreground: a flame rises from a fire pit while a hand holds a ladle or spoon over it, and a metal vessel sits nearby. Behind the fire, two decorated metal or stone deity murtis stand on a gold-and-silver peetha, each wearing ornate silver necklaces, crowns and mala garlands of yellow and white flowers with red blossoms. The left murti has an orange shawl draped across it. A crowd of devotees in white shirts, green and blue saris, and maroon clothing stands behind a white curtain, and a gold-framed altar piece is visible at the top right.2012-01-08