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A temple-style puja hall decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers on deity murtis. In the foreground a woman in a dark red blouse and leopard-print cloth sits with palms pressed together in prayer beside a gold lion sculpture. Behind her, a priest in a white dhoti and a man in an orange cloth tend a small homa fire on a striped multicolored mat, surrounded by offerings of flowers, fruit and brass vessels. On the right, a man in a yellow-green shirt and white dhoti waves a white fan-like chamara near the altar, while a red-turbaned attendant stands nearby. Ornate golden canopies and a carved pillar frame the scene.

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A temple-style ritual room with several deity murtis adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers. In the foreground a woman in a red blouse and gold crown kneels with palms pressed together before a golden lion figure. Near the center, priests in white dhoti and saffron-orange cloth attend a fire offering with brass vessels, flower petals and fruit on a striped cloth. Two seated men in white robes and a standing man in green and white garments with a red head cloth are visible at right. A sign-like decorative panel and ornate silver throne-like structures frame the scene.2016-02-02A photograph of a temple shrine interior during a puja. On the left, a seated person in an orange-brown garment with a red and white flower garland and a gold crown-like headpiece sits with palms pressed together in prayer beside a large gold lion figure on a leopard-print cloth. Behind them, deity murti are decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. In the centre, a priest in white dhoti sits before a fire pit and offering trays, while other priests in white and yellow garments attend the altar. A striped multicoloured cloth covers the floor, with brass lamps, flowers, fruit and silver trays arranged in front. Roughly five people are visible.2016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02A temple-style puja hall decorated with marigold and rose garlands on golden murti and a large ornate throne. On the left a seated figure in red and gold sits beneath a decorated golden heart-shaped canopy. In the centre, a standing man in an orange-and-gold dhoti with a bare upper body and bead necklaces is adorned with garlands and a turban, and a priest in a green and orange cloth performs rites over offerings of fruit and brass vessels spread on striped mats. A young standing attendant in white dhoti with a green turban stands beside a golden kalasha and a garlanded deity murti. Brass plates, lamps and fruit fill the foreground.2016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02Indoor puja in a decorated hall with a red-and-gold seat holding a figure garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds. A priest with bare upper body and white dhoti stands in front, holding a lit lamp toward the deity and garlanded murti, while another priest in white dhoti and shawl assists nearby. A seated figure in saffron clothing appears on the golden throne at left. Floor has striped mats, brass vessels, fruit, flowers, and a small fire pit with burning flame. Standing figures in white dhotis and a visible devotee with long dark hair in the foreground. Ornate pillars and banners frame the scene.2016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02A temple-style ritual room with striped woven mats on the floor. At left, a seated figure in orange and red clothing with garlands sits before an ornate golden throne with a heart-shaped halo backrest. At centre, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and red headcloth raises a lamp toward the deities. Behind him, a man in white dhoti with a garland stands near a decorated deity murti. A fire pit with burning flame, brass vessels, flowers and offerings lies in front, and a seated devotee in orange cloth with a rudraksha mala faces the scene from the lower right. Deity figures are heavily garlanded with yellow and orange flower garlands.2016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02A temple-style puja room with several garlanded deity murtis decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. On the right, a bearded man in a red shawl sits on a throne-like seat behind a green-draped stand, and five seated priests in white dhotis and saffron-and-white cloths perform ritual worship on a striped rug. Brass plates hold fruit, flower offerings and a lit oil lamp, and a palanquin-like canopy stands at the right. Black and pale ribbon-like decorations hang on the pillars.2016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02