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A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at a white-tiered homa fire pit inside a shrine hall, holding a small red object in his right hand while smoke rises from the pit. Behind him stands a large white-and-gold framed image of a multi-armed goddess in red and yellow garments, with a lion mount, garlanded with yellow flowers, flanked by smaller deity figures. Brass oil lamps, a silver bowl, and kalasha-style offerings with lemons and green leaves surround the pit. A red velvet throne chair with gold trim is to the right. A banner and poster on the back wall carry printed text and photographs.

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September 28 20112011-09-28September 28 20112011-09-28September 28 20112011-09-28September 28 20112011-09-28September 28 20112011-09-28A photograph inside a temple hall with a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple above a large white-and-red murti of a multi-armed goddess, adorned with yellow marigold garlands and a white halo, standing beside a lion and smaller figures. In front, a square white pedestal holds a silver bowl and a dark fire pit with marigold-decorated lamps. On the right, a man in orange robes with folded hands and a rudraksha mala stands in prayer, a person, beside a red chair and a poster showing photographs. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides.2011-09-28Night photo of a Hindu puja at an open-air shrine with a sheet roof and string lights. A priest in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands at left before a murti of a goddess with multiple arms, crowned, in red and white garlands, flanked by smaller deity figures. In front is a square homa fire pit with a burning flame, surrounded by brass vessels and bowls. At right, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a saffron turban and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded in namaste on a red and gold throne-style chair; a second seated figure in orange sits nearby. A printed banner panel with photos is on the wall behind.2011-10-05September 28 20112011-09-28October 04 20112011-10-04September 28 20112011-09-28September 28 20112011-09-28Night photo of a homa fire ritual in an open-sided hall lit with fairy lights. A large blazing fire pit stands in front of a deity murti group with white and gold floral backdrop, marigold garlands and a lion-mounted goddess figure. A standing woman in orange robes and a rudraksha mala tends the fire with her hand extended. To the right, a man in white dhoti with bare torso and a man in saffron robe holds a brass tray. An empty ornate red and gold throne stands beside them. Brass vessels, a bowl and kumkum sit on the platform. A poster on the back wall shows photographs and text. a person is not clearly identifiable here.2011-10-03