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A temple puja scene in front of a decorated shrine with two deity murtis draped in garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and green leaves, set against green and red cloth. A bald priest in orange-red robes with white sacred markings on his forehead and arms sits with palms pressed together in prayer, beside a seated person in white clothes and a second figure in orange. Brass plates, a kalasha with mango leaves and flowers, and a tiered stone or gold platform hold the offerings in front of the shrine. Gold pillars and painted blue and green walls frame the altar, with a carved figure visible at the upper left.

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May 13 20132013-05-13May 17 20132013-05-17May 13 20132013-05-13A temple puja in progress before a decorated shrine with two deity murtis draped in green and red garlands of marigolds and leaves, one wearing an orange sash and crown. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange-saffron cloth sits with hands joined, beside an oil lamp flame and a brass kalasha with red flowers and fruit offerings on a yellow-tiled platform. Devotees in white clothes sit nearby, one holding a phone, and a painted guardian figure with a mace stands at left under a golden canopy.2013-05-13May 17 20132013-05-17A photograph of a Hindu puja at a temple-style hall. Two priests sit cross-legged on a raised platform in front of a large orange-painted deity statue holding weapons and a dark floral-garlanded altar with flower-decked deity figures. The priest in front has a shaved head, wears an orange-brown cloth and a long rudraksha-style mala, and has white marks on his arms and chest; he holds a lit lamp and performs aarti with folded hands. The second priest beside him wears a maroon cloth with a bare upper body and white marks. Brass plates, bowls, a kalasha-style vessel and flower garlands in red, orange and yellow surround the altar. Several standing and seated devotees in white are visible in the background. The pictured priest's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so he is described by role only.2013-05-17A homa fire burns in a square yellow-tinted brick fire pit on a grey carpet, with offerings and a metal plate nearby. A priest in an orange-brown dhoti with bare upper body and tilak kneels and tends the fire. To the left an attendant in an orange turban and orange clothing sits beside a brass vessel and basket. On the right a seated man in a white turban, white garland and red dhoti holds his hands together. Behind them ornate gold thrones and two decorated deity murtis draped in garlands, one in green and gold with a crown, stand under a dark red curtain. The setting appears to be a ritual wedding-style ceremony.2015-04-30A temple ritual before a decorated shrine where a deity murti pair, one figure seated on a throne-like platform, is framed by red, yellow and white flower garlands and a golden canopy. In front, a wooden platform holds a small fire and offerings scattered with yellow marigold petals. Several priests sit on a red cloth: one in white dhoti with an orange headcloth gestures with a ritual implement, another in white and a yellow shawl sits nearby, and a bare-chested man in a yellow shawl and a man in an orange wrap sit at right. Brass lamps and vessels surround the shrine. A visible fire and offerings suggest a homa or puja.2016-12-05A photograph of a temple shrine with two seated figures in front of a flower-garlanded deity murti. A bald, bare-chested priest in a rust-orange cloth sits cross-legged, facing the shrine and holding a small object near the altar. Beside him, a younger man with short dark hair in a maroon garment with gold border sits with palms pressed together in prayer. Behind the shrine, a large gold-and-orange deity figure is seated on a throne draped with yellow and green cloth, and the altar is decorated with red, yellow and purple flower garlands. Brass vessels and offerings lie in front. a person is not identifiable here from visible cues.2013-05-26May 19 20132013-05-19A photograph of a ritual ceremony in a hall with maroon drapes. In the foreground, a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti with rudraksha beads sits behind a fire pit built of yellow turmeric-coloured blocks, with a flame rising and a metal bowl in his hands. Beside him, two young attendants in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, one holding a small ceremonial item. On the right, a seated man in a white turban, white flower garland and red dhoti with gold armbands sits watching the fire. Behind them, a golden chair draped in flowers and a golden throne-like seat hold a decorated deity murti dressed in green and garlanded with white and orange flowers, and a second flower-garlanded seat stands at left. Brass vessels and offerings lie on the floor.2015-04-30July 17 20152015-07-17