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Photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine with a large white elephant-headed deity murti draped in marigold and garland decorations, with a red and green floral garland. Several people in saffron-orange robes stand and kneel at a stone altar ledge holding brass oil lamps, a kalasha, flower trays and an incense stick; one figure in saffron with long dark hair bows forward at the right. Behind them, women in white and orange saris stand near red curtains and a red-and-white barrier. The scene is a puja or aarti at a stone-pillared temple structure. The bowing figure's identity cannot be determined from appearance, so it is described by role only.

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Photograph of a temple ritual at an outdoor shrine before a large white deity murti of Ganesha, decorated with yellow, orange and white flower garlands. Three devotees in saffron-orange robes perform puja at a grey stone altar holding brass oil lamps, incense sticks, a small bowl and a tray of yellow and white flowers. A seated devotee on the left holds a flower tray and another kneels at the altar; a standing devotee in saffron on the right bends forward toward the altar. Red curtains frame the shrine and carved stone pillars stand on the right. Two people in white are visible in the background.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A photograph inside a shrine with a red curtain backdrop. A figure in orange robes stands at center, placing hands on a large ganesha murti decorated with multicolored flower garlands, a gold crown and red-and-white floral garlands. Two young men in orange robes and rudraksha malas stand at left holding brass oil lamps, with smoke rising from a lamp. Brass lamps line the right side and a tray of marigold flowers sits in front. The figure's face is not clearly visible, so identity is uncertain.2008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23A photograph of a temple shrine during ritual worship. Standing before a large deity murti with an elephant-headed form, adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a crown, a woman in an orange sari holds a lit oil lamp aloft. To the left, two young men in saffron-orange robes stand near a tray of offerings. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, a silver bowl of flowers and a small ritual figure in orange cloth fill the foreground. The shrine is framed by a golden arch and red cloth hangings, under open sky and foliage.2008-12-23A photograph inside a temple shrine during the 2008 Brahmotsava. In the foreground a figure with long dark hair and a saffron-orange cloth draped over the shoulders, with a white flower garland around the neck, faces the shrine, and another person with dark hair stands at the right edge. A large deity murti with a golden crown and a red face, adorned with dense garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers, is seated on a raised platform behind brass oil lamps and a row of small brass vessels holding offerings. A red curtain hangs behind the shrine, and a drummer in red clothing stands at the left. Yellow flower offerings are arranged on a tray on the stone platform.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine during ritual worship. A standing figure in orange saffron robes with long dark hair and a white flower garland stands with hands folded in prayer before a large white deity murti of Ganesha, adorned with multicoloured flower garlands, a gold crown and a red-and-gold cloth. Behind the murti is a red and gold framed backdrop with additional deity images. A seated priest in orange robes with a beaded necklace holds a small lamp or offering vessel at left. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass vessels, a plate of white flowers and a tray of offerings in the foreground. Red cloth hangs in the background. Two people are visible.2008-12-23Outdoor shrine scene in bright sunlight: a large white ganesha-style deity murti adorned with orange and yellow marigold garlands, a gold crown and gold ornaments, seated before an arched backdrop. In front, a woman in orange robes stands with raised arm near the murti, while a man in orange clothing and rudraksha beads holds a lamp beside her. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha, flower offerings and a lit incense or lamp stand on the stone platform. Devotees in white and orange sit at the edges. A red curtain hangs at right and carved stone pillars frame the left.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A woman in orange robes bends forward and places her hands on a large white deity murti decorated with bright marigold and mixed flower garlands, its face painted and adorned with gold ornaments. Two young men in orange dhotis and garlands stand at left holding ritual items, one raising smoke from an incense holder. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks and brass vessels fill the foreground, with flower offerings on a tray. Red cloth hangs behind, framing a gilded arch above the murti. The setting appears to be an open-sided shrine with stone pillars.2008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23