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A temple puja in progress before a decorated shrine with two deity murtis draped in green and red garlands of marigolds and leaves, one wearing an orange sash and crown. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange-saffron cloth sits with hands joined, beside an oil lamp flame and a brass kalasha with red flowers and fruit offerings on a yellow-tiled platform. Devotees in white clothes sit nearby, one holding a phone, and a painted guardian figure with a mace stands at left under a golden canopy.

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May 13 20132013-05-13May 17 20132013-05-17A photograph of a Hindu ritual at an outdoor temple-style setting. On the right, three deity murtis stand on an orange-draped platform, adorned with red, yellow and white garlands and gold ornaments; the central figure wears a tall crown. Before them, a seated priest in a red-and-gold shawl and white dhoti sits cross-legged on a striped mat beside a brick fire pit with offerings, appearing to perform a homa. On the left, a decorated altar with lion figures and garlands holds further murtis. Several devotees sit in the foreground, including a shaved-headed man in white and a woman with her hair in a bun. Golden ceremonial fans and an umbrella frame the scene. The page describes this as a Nithya-Satsang Homa.2015-07-18May 28 20132013-05-28 +1 copiesMay 15 20132013-05-15A temple-style ritual stage with a central fire pit burning brightly in front of a decorated deity murti draped in garlands. Flanking the altar are garlanded deity images on ornate thrones, including a red and gold throne and a gold seat. Priests in white dhotis and saffron-orange upper cloths sit on mats: one, in an orange and green cloth with a pink turban, tends the fire with a long ladle, while another in saffron cloth sits nearby. Two men in saffron and white clothes sit on the right, one with a pink turban and one with a white turban, and a brass-rimmed vessel and marigold garlands lie on the floor. This appears to be a homa or yagna performed with fire offerings and flower decorations.2016-02-02A temple ritual before a decorated shrine where a deity murti pair, one figure seated on a throne-like platform, is framed by red, yellow and white flower garlands and a golden canopy. In front, a wooden platform holds a small fire and offerings scattered with yellow marigold petals. Several priests sit on a red cloth: one in white dhoti with an orange headcloth gestures with a ritual implement, another in white and a yellow shawl sits nearby, and a bare-chested man in a yellow shawl and a man in an orange wrap sit at right. Brass lamps and vessels surround the shrine. A visible fire and offerings suggest a homa or puja.2016-12-05A temple ritual scene before a richly decorated central deity murti seated on a yellow cloth throne, garlanded with red, yellow, white and green flower strings. A woman in a rust-brown and gold-bordered sari stands at left, adjusting or offering a red and white garland. In front, three smaller decorated murtis sit on a red cloth with flower garlands, and a small oil lamp burns at the center. A devotee in saffron-coloured clothing kneels at the lower right near brass vessels and offerings. A large painted figure with multiple arms holding a staff and weapons stands at right against a turquoise and pink temple wall. Brass lamps and pots, marigold petals and a kalasha-like vessel lie on the altar.2013-05-26 +1 copiesFebruary 02 20162016-02-02A photograph of a ritual puja at a temple-style shrine with a deity murti dressed in orange cloth and draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands, flanked by banana leaves and orange curtains. In front, a seated priest in an orange robe and orange head wrap, with a rudraksha-style mala, holds a small object and a red booklet beside an arrangement of brass vessels, pieces of yellow sweets and flowers. A framed portrait of a saffron-robed seated figure with a yellow garland sits on a red-cushioned throne-like chair. Two men in white dhotis, one seated with folded hands in a yellow-garlanded pose, assist at the altar. Brass lamps and metal bowls fill the foreground.2009-12-26A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with a large garland arch of red, yellow, white, orange and purple flowers. Two standing deity murtis are dressed in red and gold cloth, one holding a trident, framed by a golden vahana-like bull figure in front. A devotee in an orange garment holds a lit flame before the deities. To the left, several women in white and red saris sit with hands folded in prayer near brass vessels and flower offerings. Painted guardian figures with raised weapons flank the bright multicolored shrine walls. A woman in a red top sits at the right edge with hands pressed together. The arrangement suggests aarti during puja.2013-05-19A temple puja in progress before a colourful multi-armed deity statue with a trident and sword, painted in orange, red and gold against a turquoise wall. To the right, a richly decorated deity murti is adorned with red, orange and yellow flower garlands and a silver trident. In the foreground, a priest in saffron-orange robes with white body markings holds a lit flame or aarti lamp and offers it toward the deity. Beside him, a young man with a bare chest and short hair sits with palms joined in prayer, and several men in white dhotis join in worship. Brass bowls, oil lamps, flower offerings and mango-like fruit sit on a tiered stone base in front of the deity.2013-05-17