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A temple puja scene before a richly decorated deity murti seated on a red-draped platform, adorned with thick yellow and red marigold garlands. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and red headcloth raises a lit aarti lamp toward the murti, while a second priest in a green turban and white dhoti stands beside him. On the right, a third priest in a saffron shawl and white dhoti holds a garland. Brass oil lamps with flames, a tray of fruit and flowers, and a red-and-gold cloth fill the foreground. The murti shows a golden crown and ornate jewellery.

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February 02 20162016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02Photograph of a temple ritual in front of a deity murti decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a gold crown. Three priests in white dhotis stand before the shrine: one on the left wears an orange shawl, a red head cloth and a beaded necklace while holding a small vessel; a central priest wears a green turban and green-bordered cloth; a third, partly turned away, wears a gold-coloured turban and an orange-yellow shawl. Brass oil lamps stand at right and the altar is draped in red and garlanded.2016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers. Three large deity murti, richly adorned with jewelled necklaces and golden crowns, sit on a red-draped platform in the centre and to the right, with a smaller figure partly visible behind. On the left, a priest in a green and gold garment holds a lit lamp with multiple flames, while his hands are raised in ritual gesture. At the far right, a man in a saffron-yellow shawl with a flame-lit lamp is seated, partly visible. The backdrop is deep red fabric with gold patterning.2016-02-02A photograph of a festival deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and long white flower strands. The seated figure wears a gold crown, a red and gold sari-style garment and layered gold necklaces. Two smaller decorated murtis flank it, one with a gold crown and red garments. On the left, a priest in a white dhoti and a bare upper body waves a lamp or fan toward the deity, while another attendant in a green-and-white garment stands beside him. On the right, an attendant in a saffron-yellow garment holds a flame, and a red and maroon cloth drapes behind the throne. The setting is a decorated temple or shrine with red brocade hangings.2016-02-02Photograph of a temple-style shrine decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. Seated at center on a red-draped platform is a deity murti with a gold crown, rich jewelry and a sari-like cloth. A priest in a green-trimmed white dhoti and a turban-like cloth stands holding a multi-tiered brass lamp with many lit flames. To the left, a bare-chested priest in an orange and yellow dhoti, a pink turban and a rudraksha mala performs a ritual with a brass vessel. Another person in green sits near the lamp. At right, a bare-chested priest in an orange-yellow cloth holds a garland and sits beside a lit oil lamp. Brass lamps and a small fabric-covered offering table complete the scene.2016-02-02February 02 20162016-02-02