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Night photo of an outdoor ritual set against a red wall, with a tiered stepped platform holding many rows of seated stone or clay figures each adorned with marigold garlands. At the top centre, a marigold-draped canopy shelters a deity murti group. Two dark stone figures in the centre are garlanded with a red-and-white cloth shawl and a teal drape. In the foreground, two men sit on a striped rug: one in a rust-coloured dhoti with a shaved head and tilak, the other in an orange-saffron cloth, tending a row of brass lamps and a small fire. Brass pots and a large bronze vessel stand at the left, and framed photographs are placed among flowers on the right. A purple-lit silver palanquin is visible at the left edge.

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March 03 20182018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03A photograph of a temple shrine lit with warm light, with a tiered stone wall of many small black stone murtis, each draped in garlands of orange and yellow marigolds. At the centre a large gilded deity murti in a decorated niche is framed by striped flower garlands. Two men sit on a patterned cloth before a small lamp and offerings: one in saffron robes and red shawl, another bare-chested with an orange cloth tied at the waist, performing a puja. A large brass vessel and ceremonial metal lamps stand in the foreground. Two figures are present, one seated in saffron and one in orange; the rest of the figures are stone and metal murtis.2018-03-03 +1 copiesNight-time photo of a homa at a temple shrine lined with rows of black stone deity murtis, each garlanded with yellow and white flower garlands. A central shrine above has a tall striped garland arch framing a deity murti. In the foreground a priest in red-orange ritual dress and a red head covering tends a fire pit at left, flames rising. At centre, a seated priest with a long-haired head wrap and a pink-and-white flower garland performs puja beside brass vessels and a kalasha. A second priest in orange-red cloth kneels at right. Colourful draped cloth covers the floor.2018-01-31Night photograph of an outdoor ritual scene decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands. A man seated at lower left wears a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and has long hair and a beard; he is seated beside a silver-coloured animal figure. Behind him, tiered steps hold many dark deity murti statues adorned with garlands, with a large central figure seated under a garlanded canopy. A seated statue in a teal and green garment and a standing four-armed figure stand at centre. Silver lamps, brass pots, a pink cloth, fruit and flower offerings lie in the foreground, along with framed photographs on a green and red cloth.2018-03-03A photograph of a homa fire pit at left with a bright flame, in front of a tiered stepped structure filled with rows of black stone deity murti decorated with yellow and white flower garlands. At the centre top, a larger tableau shows a seated figure beneath a garland-draped arch. In the foreground, a seated man wearing a black turban, a red-orange cloth draped over his body, and a pink flower garland sits before a microphone, with brass and silver vessels and offerings in front of him. To the right, a younger person in orange clothing sits nearby. The scene suggests a ritual homa with flower-decorated murti.2018-01-31March 03 20182018-03-03A night-time outdoor ritual photograph at a temple-like stage. A tiered stepped platform behind is lined with rows of small deity murtis, each draped with marigold and flower garlands. At the top centre, a canopy of flower-strung pillars frames a couple of deity murtis. A central figure in an orange-red robe, with a rudraksha mala and a bare upper body, sits cross-legged on a raised dais with a microphone stand beside him. To the left, an ornate silver palanquin decorated with garlands and lit with lamps stands near a large bronze vessel. Lit oil lamps and brass lamp stands rest on the dais. Pictured portraits sit at the right edge of the dais. Several dozen devotees in white and orange clothing sit on the ground in the foreground, facing the stage. Some are partially visible at the bottom edge. The scene suggests a satsang or puja with darshan.2018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03A night-time temple ritual photograph with many rows of stone-tiered shrines holding dark stone murtis draped with marigold and mixed-flower garlands. At the centre, a seated priest with a bare upper body and orange-red dhoti, wearing rudraksha beads, holds up a lit lamp or flame before the altar. Above him, a larger murti and deity figures are decorated with flower garlands and arranged under a canopy. Floor cloths in bright stripes are covered with grains, bowls and brass vessels, and a brass kalasha-style lamp stand stands nearby. A small framed portrait sits at the lower right. The scene shows an abhishekam-style puja or arati with flowers and lamps. Only one physical person is visible.2018-03-03January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31