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A photograph of a temple shrine with a stone pavilion and carved pillars. Two shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and yellow shoulder cloths sit on an orange cloth at left, one holding a ritual implement and the other tending a fire pit with offerings, sticks and fruit. Behind them stands a framed portrait of a seated figure in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, set on a red and gold throne draped with marigold and rose garlands. Above, a deity pair in red and gold is seated on a raised platform with lamps on either side, and a row of small brass dishes holding herbs and grains lies in the foreground. The scene shows a puja in progress with no visible crowd.

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June 06 20102010-06-06A temple-style shrine pavilion with grey stone pillars, red-orange curtains and a gold-framed arch holding a golden deity murti of a seated couple with a red crown, garlands and a red cloth backdrop. In front, a framed printed portrait labelled with a name shows a long-haired figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, seated in a red chair garlanded with marigolds. Two men in white dhoti and yellow shawls sit on the orange floor cloth at left performing a puja. Brass lamps stand around, and a tray of coconuts, fruits and betel-like offerings sits on the cloth. Dozens of small brass oil lamps and dishes are arranged in rows across the front. Three to four people are visible.2010-06-06June 06 20102010-06-06June 06 20102010-06-06June 06 20102010-06-06A photograph of a temple shrine during a puja at an outdoor pavilion with grey stone pillars and red curtains. Two priests in white dhotis and yellow-gold shawls sit on the ground in front of the shrine; the one in the centre speaks into a microphone and tends a small fire, while the other sits to the left with offering trays. Behind them stands a deity murti with an arched backdrop of marigold garlands, and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure sits on a red-draped platform, garlanded in yellow flowers. Rows of brass oil lamps, metal bowls, fruit and red-orange offerings are laid on the floor in front, and a woman in a saffron sari stands at the right edge. Sunlight and greenery frame the background.2009-12-29A temple shrine in an open-air pavilion with grey stone pillars and orange curtains. Inside, a gilded arch frames a deity murti pair, with a red backdrop and garlands of marigold. In front, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a long mala sits on a red chair draped with flower garlands. A standing priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a lit flame over a fire pit, while a seated assistant in white with a yellow shawl sits beside him. Brass lamps, a kalasha and fruit plates with offerings sit on the floor in front, indicating puja and aarti. Two people are visible.2010-06-06December 28 20092009-12-28A 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.2009-12-26Two priests in white dhotis and yellow shawls perform a puja in an open pavilion before a shrine of decorated deity murtis draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. In front, a framed portrait of a man in saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a red-cushioned gold-trimmed chair, garlanded with yellow flowers. One priest holds a flaming lamp aloft while the other sits cross-legged nearby. Brass plates of fruit, sweets and flowers, a brass oil lamp, stacked brown blocks and a kalasha lie on the floor mat, with red and orange curtains framing the scene.2009-12-29June 06 20102010-06-06A photograph of a shrine in a temple courtyard. A priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl kneels on an orange cloth at left, pouring from a brass vessel over a small fire or offering setup with a brass pot and spoon. Behind him stands a red upholstered armchair-style throne draped with a garland of yellow and red flowers, holding a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with white garland, hand raised in blessing, with the label "a person" printed on the frame. Above, a gilded deity murti pair in blue and orange-red dress with crowns is adorned with flower garlands. Rows of small brass plates with offerings line the orange floor cloth in front, and tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine.2010-07-08