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Night-time outdoor temple ritual at an open courtyard. In the foreground a man in an orange-brown robe with a red-and-yellow flower garland sits on a gold-ornate seat, hands joined in prayer, facing a row of colourful striped mats. Behind him a crowd of devotees with folded hands, some holding small brass items, stands in rows. Ahead, a shrine holds a deity murti decorated with garlands and flanked by lamps. On the right, several priests in white dhotis and bare upper bodies perform puja at a raised stone platform with kalasha pots, flower offerings and lit lamps. A scaffolded building with lights behind it. Several people visible, including the seated man, devotees and priests.

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Night-time outdoor temple courtyard with scaffolding and white pillared structure. In the foreground a man with long dark hair, saffron-orange robe and a marigold garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne-like seat with hands folded in prayer. Behind him a row of devotees in white and green garments stand with palms joined. At right, several priests in white dhotis and orange cloth perform rituals at a raised stone platform decorated with flowers, garlands and brass lamps. A small shrine with a deity murti under an illuminated canopy stands at centre, with a kalasha-like offering and cloth hangings nearby. Striped woven mats cover the ground in the foreground.2018-03-02Night-time outdoor temple courtyard with a white-pillared open hall and scaffolding overhead. In the foreground, a seated figure in orange-brown robes with a red-and-yellow flower garland sits on an ornate gold chair, hands pressed together in namaste, facing a shrine. Striped woven mats cover the floor. At the shrine, a deity murti is decorated with flowers under a canopy flanked by bull figures. Several priests in white dhotis and shawls stand and perform puja at a decorated altar with flower offerings and oil lamps, while a man in a yellow cloth kneels nearby. Devotees with folded hands stand at left. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person, with saffron robes, a garland and a seated throne-like chair; the appearance cues are moderate, so the field is unsure.2018-03-02March 02 20182018-03-02Night-time outdoor temple ritual under a corrugated roof with scaffolding and white pillars. At centre, a shrine with a decorated deity murti flanked by bulls, lit by lamps. In the foreground a bearded man in saffron robes and a floral garland sits on a gilded golden throne, his hands joined, facing the shrine; striped rugs lie on the floor. On the right, several priests in white dhotis and bare upper bodies stand at a raised platform with kalasha pots, flower offerings and ritual items, while a devotee in an orange cloth bends low near the platform. Mostly fits a puja or abhishekam setting with a seated sannyasi.2018-03-02March 02 20182018-03-02Night-time temple ritual in an open courtyard under construction, with scaffolding and bamboo poles visible on the right. At the back, a shrine holds a deity murti decorated with flowers and red-and-gold drapery. On the right, priests in white dhotis with bare upper bodies perform aarti before a platform laden with flowers, fruit and brass vessels, one priest holding a lit lamp. In the foreground, a seated man with a garland of orange and white flowers presses his palms together, wearing a saffron-brown robe and sitting on a gold-ornamented seat before striped woven mats. A bowing devotee in orange cloth kneels near the shrine, while other attendees stand nearby.2018-03-02March 02 20182018-03-02A photograph of an indoor temple ritual space under scaffolding, lit at night. In the foreground, a seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange-brown robe and a multicoloured floral garland, facing the rituals, with a brass urn at the lower right on a striped woven mat. On a raised platform, several priests in white dhotis and bare-chested or white-shawled attire perform a puja around altars with flowers, lamps and offerings. One priest in a white dhoti stands at the rear, and a small deity murti decorated with flowers sits on the right under a golden canopy. Scaffolding and unfinished brick walls surround the scene.2018-03-02March 02 20182018-03-02Night photograph of an outdoor ritual platform under construction, with scaffolding, bamboo and orange and red drapes behind. In the foreground, a seated person from behind wears a brown robe and a multicolour yellow, red and white flower garland, facing a striped mat. On the raised platform, three priests in white dhotis perform worship: one holds a plate and offerings, another stands with hands folded, and a third stands at the right near a decorated kalasha and floral arrangement. A black stone Nandi bull draped in an orange-gold cloth sits at the left, with marigold garlands, a deity murti and a lamp-like offering on the steps before the shrine.2018-03-02Night outdoor ritual under a pink-fringed tent on a striped mat dais. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears saffron clothing and a gold necklace, while attendants in orange robes stand nearby. A priest in a white dhoti with an orange sash stands before a fire pit with flames, offering with his hands. Another man kneels at the altar in a white cloth, and fruit, flower garlands and brass lamps are laid out. Behind them, a shrine with a deity murti is decorated with string lights and garlands. A camera operator and bright stage lights are visible at the edges.2017-05-25Night-time outdoor puja under a pink-and-white tent with fairy lights. On the left, a golden ornate throne with a red cushion stands beside a gilded wooden palanquin-like seat. A shirtless priest in white dhoti with a red cloth on his head bends forward, handling offerings, while another priest in white dhoti and gold necklace stands at right. Behind them, a shrine holds deity murtis and garlanded idols under colourful lights. Brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings sit on a striped rug-covered stage. Several devotees in saffron and orange clothes stand behind, and a seated devotee sits at the lower edge.2017-05-25