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A photograph of a floral shrine decorated with dense white jasmine garlands and pink flower borders, arched over a central framed photograph of a saffron-robed figure standing before a bright altar. In front, brass vessels, a tall brass oil lamp with lit flames, and banana-leaf-style offerings are arranged on a striped mat. A standing man in a white dhoti and shirt stands at left, with a seated woman in white beside him, and a studio light stand and fan sit at right near a draped curtain. The shrine appears set up for puja with flowers and oil lamps.

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A photograph of a ceremonial shrine decorated with dense white flower garlands edged in magenta and pink blooms, with a framed portrait placed at its centre. A brass oil lamp stands in front of the decorated shrine, and metal vessels and brass pots with offerings sit on a striped mat at left. A standing man in white dhoti and shirt, with hands folded, stands at left, and another person sits partly visible near a lit lamp stand. A tripod-mounted light and a pedestal fan stand to the right of a draped silver curtain. The portrait's subject is not identifiable from appearance, so no identity is asserted.2005-11-11November 24 20052005-11-24November 11 20052005-11-11A photo of a floral-decorated altar in a hall with green walls and barred windows. The altar is covered in dense white jasmine garlands edged with magenta flowers, forming arched sections around a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange clothing. Brass oil lamps burn in front and beside it, with brass vessels, fruit and flower offerings on a white cloth. A man in a white dhoti and shirt stands at left, and a few seated people in white and orange sit in the background. A camera tripod and a speaker are visible at the edges.2005-11-11November 11 20052005-11-11A photograph of a ritual puja in an indoor hall decorated with a large floral arch of white jasmine and pink-edged garlands framing a shrine-like altar. A young man in white dhoti and kurta stands at the altar holding a brass oil lamp (deepa) with a lit flame. Behind him, several men in white clothes kneel and tend to steel vessels and offering trays on a green-and-white striped mat. Two figures in saffron-orange robes stand at the left edge. Floodlight stands and a speaker are visible, and a white draped curtain hangs on the right wall.2005-11-11November 11 20052005-11-11A photograph of a flower-decorated throne set on a white-draped platform, scattered with yellow marigold petals. A seated figure with long dark hair wears a yellow turban, cream-and-gold garments and a white shawl, hands raised in greeting. Behind the throne hangs a large printed portrait of a smiling face, framed by white and yellow garland swags and dark draped curtains. At right a standing man in a white polo shirt and dark trousers gestures beside a smaller framed picture. Mention of a seated figure with hair and yellow turban is an appearance-based observation; no identity is asserted from the face.2006-12-26A photograph of a temple-style puja inside a hall with a floral-decorated altar. Two people in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on the left with hands folded in prayer near a row of brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass kalasha and offering plates of fruit and flowers. Behind them a seated man in a striped shirt watches. The altar is covered with white and pink garlands framing a central deity murti. A white draped curtain hangs on the right and a speaker sits on a stand by the window. Three people are visible.2005-11-11December 03 20142014-12-03A photograph of an indoor puja set up before a large altar decorated with white jasmine-style garlands edged in magenta flowers. At the centre sits a framed portrait with orange flowers placed before it. In the foreground, a line of saffron-robed sannyasis sit on a striped mat with hands joined in prayer, with brass oil lamps, fruit offerings and lit wicks arranged in front of them. Behind them a man in white sits on the floor near a brass lamp. A tripod-mounted stand and a speaker sit at the side, and a draped curtain hangs on the right wall.2005-11-11 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine during a consecration ceremony. Three deity murtis stand on a purple-draped platform, garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine, and adorned with ornate jewellery. In the centre a silver-and-gold murti wears a crown and holds a hand raised in blessing. A brown-skinned man in a dark red dhoti with a red-and-white flower garland folds his hands in pranam before the shrine. Behind him, a man in orange-brown robes and a rudraksha mala stands near a gilded chair. Flower arrangements, banana leaves and offering trays with lamps sit in the foreground.2014-06-28 +1 copies