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A photograph of a temple ritual in a covered outdoor courtyard. A man in a rust-red turban and orange-brown dhoti, with a red-and-white flower garland and rudraksha malas, holds a flaming oil lamp and a small handbell over a dark stone deity murti draped in a white cloth and draped in white and pink flower garlands. On the left, a steel tray holds yellow rice and kumkum, and a silver bowl holds red, yellow and orange flower petals. Around them, a dense crowd of devotees watches from behind a metal barrier, and a second priest in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands nearby.

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June 19 20142014-06-19June 29 20142014-06-29June 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19June 19 20142014-06-19June 29 20142014-06-29A photograph of a temple ritual at a black stone deity murti. A priest in a red-orange turban and a red-brown dhoti with a white garland stands at the right, holding a brass lamp that flames while he lights it. Behind him a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis presses close, some with folded hands, and a man with a camera stands among them. Blue wall and rafters with white garlands frame the shrine.2014-06-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual at a temple shrine. A person in a red-orange turban and reddish-orange cloth draped over the shoulders, with a bare upper torso, stands before a dark stone deity murti and reaches up to place a red and pink flower garland. The murti is adorned with white jasmine garlands, red flowers and an orange-and-gold cloth. In the foreground, a silver bowl holds scattered colourful petals and flowers, and a brass tray holds yellow offerings, with small bowls of red and orange powder. Men in white shirts and a man wearing a brown-red beaded mala stand behind, watching the puja. Crowd members are visible in the background under a tin roof.2014-06-29A photograph of a temple ritual outdoors under a corrugated roof. A central figure wears a deep red-orange turban, a red-brown dhoti-style garment, and long rudraksha mala strands with red and white flower garlands draped over the shoulders; he smiles and extends his hand toward a large black stone deity murti decorated with white and pink flower garlands and a gold-bordered cloth. A silver tray holds a bowl of petals in red, yellow and orange, plus small bowls of kumkum and a plate of food. Men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with saffron-coloured shawls, stand behind, and a cameraman films at the right edge. A metal framework rises behind, with a crowd of onlookers.2014-06-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual in progress. A man in a rust-red turban and bare upper body, wearing a white-and-red garland and an orange-and-red waist cloth, stands beside a black stone deity murti draped with a white garment, a gold-bordered cloth and white and pink flower garlands. He reaches toward the murti while smiling. Around him a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis press close, some with orange shawls, and a cameraman films at right. In the foreground, brass trays hold flower petals, a bowl of mixed flowers, yellow powder, kumkum and vibhuti for puja. The setting is a covered temple space with a corrugated roof and a blue-painted wall.2014-06-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual in progress. A man with a rust-red turban and a bare upper body wrapped in a red-orange cloth reaches up to drape a garland of white flowers and red blossoms over a dark black stone deity murti, which is dressed in a red and gold cloth and garlands. Beside him a silver bowl holds a mix of colourful flower petals, and a metal tray holds yellow rice-like offering, red kumkum and vermilion. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing rudraksha-style brown malas, stands under a corrugated roof and a blue-green wall. The scene suggests abhishekam or puja offering.2014-06-19A photograph inside a temple hall during a ritual. A standing figure in a rust-red turban and reddish-saffron robe, with a white and red flower garland, smiles while holding a small brass cup over a black stone deity murti. The murti wears white dhoti-style cloth, an orange and gold shawl and a garland of white jasmine and red flowers. Behind and around them, a crowd of men in white shirts, dhotis and checked shirts presses close. Silver trays hold flowers, a bowl of kumkum and yellow powder, and offerings. Corrugated roof and metal framing are visible overhead.2014-06-29 +1 copies