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Outdoor photograph beneath a leafy tree canopy showing a large dark stone or bronze deity murti on the left, its raised arm and shoulder prominent. Two shaved-headed men in saffron-and-yellow dhoti-style cloth with bare upper bodies stand at right. The man in front holds a small silver vessel in one hand and a lit oil lamp or flame in the other, offering it toward the murti, while the second man bends forward beside him. Rudraksha-style beaded bands are visible on their arms and necks. The scene suggests an aarti or puja offering.

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February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor photograph of a black stone deity murti with raised arm, viewed from below against a canopy of green trees. Two shaved-headed men in saffron and yellow ochre dhoti-style cloth stand at right; the nearer one, on the right side, holds a small brass vessel and a lit oil lamp or flame toward the statue, while the other, further right, holds a brass bowl with a bead mala on his wrist. Their bare shoulders and sacred thread-style cords suggest a puja or aarti offering at the murti.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor ritual photo under tall trees. A large dark bronze-coloured deity murti with raised arm and a fan-like headdress stands on the left. Two shaved-headed men in saffron-orange dhotis with yellow borders perform puja: the nearer one holds a silver lamp and a lit flame toward the murti, while the second stands beside him with a hand raised. A blue striped cloth covers a low platform with offerings and a small pot at the lower right.2015-02-05Two shaved-headed priests in rust-red and saffron-bordered dhotis stand beside a large dark stone deity murti under a leafy tree. The priest on the left holds a brass plate, while the priest in the centre holds a small brass vessel and a lit oil lamp near the murti's raised arm. Both wear rudraksha malas and kumkum or vibhuti marks. A wooden stand and hanging chain are visible behind them, with sunlight filtering through the foliage.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor ritual scene beneath leafy trees. A shaved-headed priest in orange-red dhoti with yellow borders holds a silver bell in his right hand while pouring or offering with his left toward a large dark bronze or stone deity murti, whose raised arm and hand are visible at left. A second priest in matching orange-red dhoti stands beside him, bare-chested with a shawl across the shoulder. Golden ornaments are visible at the left edge. Blue cloth lies on the ground at the bottom. The priests appear to be performing puja or abhishekam.2015-02-05A photograph of an outdoor ritual beside a large dark stone sculpture of a multi-armed deity, with a raised hand and a carved elephant-like head visible at left. Two shaved-headed priests in orange-red dhotis with yellow borders stand at right. The priest in front holds a lit flame or lamp in one hand and a small bell or vessel in the other, while the second priest stands beside him with arms at his sides. Green trees and bright sky fill the background, and a third person in similar orange cloth is partly visible behind the statue. Whitish cloth or offerings lie at the base.2015-02-05Outdoor ritual scene under a large spreading tree with bare branches and leafy canopy. Three men in saffron-red dhotis with yellow borders stand and sit near black stone deity murti decorated with green leaf garlands. The man on the left sits with a silver bowl. The man in the centre, with a shaved head and rudraksha mala, holds a small lamp and a ladle over a fire or offering. A man in a red-and-yellow garment with a white-and-red flower garland stands with hands folded in prayer. Brass vessels and a small flame sit on the ground in front.2015-02-05Outdoor ritual photograph under a large leafy tree with bright sunlight filtering through. In the foreground, a bald priest in a maroon and gold-bordered dhoti holds a silver plate, while a man with a long white and red flower garland and gold bracelets, in a matching maroon and gold dhoti, holds up a flaming oil lamp or aarti lamp toward a tall dark bronze deity murti of a standing figure. Another attendant in a white dhoti stands to the left holding a bell or implement. A cameraman operates a tripod-mounted camera on a raised platform behind them. The scene suggests an aarti or puja at an outdoor shrine.2015-02-05Two shaved-headed men in saffron-orange dhotis and matching orange shawls stand beneath a large tree at an outdoor shrine. The man on the left plays a small hand drum, while the man in the centre holds a small brass vessel and a flame-like item. Beside them stands a large dark stone deity murti with a crown, ornate armour and a raised arm, under a carved stone arch. A blue-and-pink striped cloth covers a table holding silver plates, a brass lamp and a bowl. Two saffron-clad ritual attendants perform worship with drum and offerings.2015-02-05