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A photograph inside a red-draped tent at a temple-style shrine. A large orange-robed deity murti with garlands and gold ornaments sits on the right, seated on a purple cloth. In the centre, a man in a white dhoti and white shawl with gold-coloured necklaces holds a small ritual lamp (arti) toward the murti, with a brass bell in his other hand. Beside him a bearded man in pale saffron robes and a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stand watching with hands folded. On the table below are brass vessels, flowers and offerings, and a video camera is visible at right. Two standing men are shown at a ceremonial aarti. The orange-robed man has long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, but his face and identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so he is described by role only.

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A photograph of an evening ritual inside a tent with red draped walls. A standing priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold necklaces holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a large seated deity murti in saffron and gold garments, adorned with white and pink garlands, a crown and gold ornaments, seated on a purple cloth. Beside him stands a man in saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair, hands joined in devotion; at left, a bearded man in light robes watches. Brass vessels, flowers and a conch sit on the floor, and a video camera is at the right edge.2013-02-10December 19 20102010-12-19Inside a red and orange tent decorated with a gold serpent-shaped canopy rail and a striped pillar, a shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth lifts a lit oil lamp on a tray. Beside him a second person in white crouches over brass ritual vessels and a small gold stand, while a camera on a tripod records the scene. On the right, a deity murti with multiple faces and a trident sits behind a gold-framed throne draped with garlands; a seated figure in white with a rudraksha-style necklace and garland occupies the throne and appears to be the honoured figure. A green mat covers the floor and a golden palanquin stands at the back. Visible details suggest an aarti or puja being performed in the presence of the deity.2013-02-07A photograph of a puja in a room with a golden throne and a tiger-skin draped seat. On the left, a man in a rust-brown robe with a white flower garland and a red-tipped mala holds a lit oil lamp in front of a deity or saint idol. Beside him, a younger attendant in an orange dhoti and a white garland holds a brass plate and a bell. On the right, a richly adorned deity murti sits draped in red and yellow marigold garlands and a vermilion-trimmed silk cloth. A large brass offering tray filled with marigold petals sits in the foreground, with more flower trays nearby. A mountain backdrop and gilded peetha complete the setting.2017-06-10A photograph of an evening puja under a open-sided corrugated roof. Several young men in saffron-orange dhotis, bare-chested and marked with white sacred ash, stand around a golden throne-like altar. A central priest holds up a lit aarti lamp with both hands toward a decorated deity murti dressed in red and white with garlands of marigolds. A fire burns on a low altar in front of the murti, with flower petals scattered nearby. Smaller devotees stand to the left holding a silver plate and a bowl, one man speaks into a microphone. A green and yellow canopy hangs above, and a ceiling fan and air conditioner appear at right.2016-11-06A night-time ritual photo under a corrugated roof. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti with long braided hair stands at center, raising a lit camphor aarti flame toward a golden deity murti decorated with flower garlands and silver-accented robes, under a multicoloured canopy with fringed drapes. To the left, several men in orange dhotis with yellow borders stand holding brass vessels, plates and a lamp, some wearing flower garlands. Brass kalashas and a fire pit with flames sit in the foreground, and a smaller decorated deity is visible at the right. A figure of the central officiant is distinctive with long swept hair and orange attire, but the appearance is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm a person identity.2016-11-06A photograph of a temple-style pavilion where a man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a flower garland performs aarti, holding a silver lamp with a lit flame before a seated pair of deity murtis. The central figure wears an orange turban, a bejeweled gold necklace and folds his hands in namaskar; the figure beside wears a brown and gold sari, a crown and jewelled necklaces. Both are decorated with long garlands of yellow and purple flowers. Red and gold draped fabric backs the scene. Two seated men in white and orange clothes sit at the left, hands folded in devotion. A small orange-turbaned figure in front, decorated with garlands and a jewelled cloth, appears to be a statue or image. Plain stone columns frame the pavilion.2007-12-29November 06 20162016-11-06March 02 20112011-03-02 +1 copiesA temple ritual inside a decorated Hindu shrine. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes, with white painted markings on the face and arm, raises a ceremonial whisk and holds a cage-like basket of offerings toward a large deity murti with an ornate crown, garlands and a red-and-gold textile. A second man in orange robes stands behind with palms joined, and a white-robed attendant appears at right. Seated women in orange and red saris watch with hands folded. Brass lamps, a tiered kalasha-style ornament, colourful woven hangings and garland-draped figures fill the background.2007-11-09January 03 20082008-01-03A night temple ritual under a corrugated roof with red pillars and hanging striped tassel decorations. A man in saffron-orange robes and a red shawl holds a flaming lamp toward a large deity murti draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers and a magenta cloth, while a second priest in saffron dress and a tall pleated white-and-black cap stands beside him holding a brass lamp. A brass table holds offering plates, a bowl of yellow food, and a black pouch. Standing devotees in white and cream dress, some with cameras, watch in the background.2011-12-24