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Photograph of a seated congregation in a whitewashed hall with a concrete floor, facing a shrine area at the far end. Most attendees wear white or cream clothing, some with saffron-coloured shawls, and sit on woven mats with small red trays of offerings before them. Several standing figures in saffron and orange robes stand near the altar, one holding an object, under hanging paper balloons and green garland decoration. Some people sit at the front, others near the windows on the right. No one can be identified in the image with certainty.

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December 26 20082008-12-26A seated congregation faces a shrine inside a bright hall with a golden lion-headed figure and a trident at left. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand at the altar area performing a ritual, while devotees in white dhotis and white saris sit on mats, some with brass plates and red trays before them. Colourful paper lanterns and green leaf garlands hang from the ceiling. A woman in an orange-bordered white sari stands at the right edge. a person is not clearly identifiable among the altar figures, so no candidate is named here.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26Photograph inside an open-sided hall during a Hindu ritual. Several priests in orange and saffron robes stand before a decorated shrine with a deity murti, pink curtains and garlands, while coloured paper balloons hang from the ceiling. Seated devotees in rows on mats face the shrine; some wear white saris, others white or light shirts. A golden lion-like figure with a trident stands at the left edge. The scene resembles a puja or darshan.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26A photo of a covered open-sided hall during a puja or aarti at a shrine. Four priests in saffron-orange dhotis or robes stand in a row before a richly decorated deity altar with flower garlands, green leaves and a painted backdrop, several raising lit lamps or ritual items. A man in white stands at the far right holding a lamp. Dozens of seated devotees in white, yellow, orange and blue clothing fill the foreground on mats, with brass offering trays on the floor. Paper balloons hang from the ceiling and speakers are mounted on the walls. Count of visible people is in the 21-100 range.2008-12-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a covered hall during a temple puja, viewed from behind a seated congregation. Several priests in orange and saffron robes stand at a raised altar performing rites, with white-clad assistants nearby; one priest holds a lamp. Colourful paper lanterns hang from the ceiling and leafy garlands decorate the shrine, which holds ornate deity murti and floral decoration. Devotees sit on mats in white, yellow and orange clothing, some with garlands, while a trident leans at the left edge. Sound speakers are mounted on the walls.2008-12-26Wide view of a crowded hall during a temple ceremony, with many devotees seated on the floor facing a distant altar. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand along the left wall, while seated women wear saffron, orange, teal and purple saris, and many people have flowers in their hair. Small children sit near the front, and one young girl wears a white dress. Overhead, strings of colourful paper lanterns and orange triangular pennants hang from a leafy canopy. In the background, several figures in red and white garments stand near a decorated shrine area with deity murtis and lights. Red mats and cushions are arranged in rows on the floor. Thick crowds fill the room. Printed banners on the side walls are not legible enough to read.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copies