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Photograph of a temple puja inside a shrine. A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments sits on a wooden peetha holding a small brass plate with a red substance, next to a flower-decorated object. A second man in saffron robes and gold necklace sits behind him. Garlands of red, pink and white flowers hang on the right beside gold and green silk drapery, and a golden deity murti and gilded decorations stand in the background.

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A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple hall. A man with long dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead sits in the centre, wearing an orange-saffron robe with rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, holding a small tray in front of him. Beside him sits a second man in an orange robe with an orange head covering and gold necklace. Garlands of red, pink and white flowers hang on a gilded deity form and a red-and-gold throne at right, with a brass oil lamp at left and golden decorations behind. The scene suggests a puja with offerings in progress.2009-10-17Photograph of a temple puja with a man seated centre-frame in saffron-orange robes, bare-chested with a white tilak on his forehead, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, holding a silver plate and gazing upward. A second man in orange robes and a gold chain sits beside him at left. Behind them stand a golden deity murti, a golden arch, red and pink flower garlands, and a green-and-gold cloth. A brass standing oil lamp stands at left, and a rows of orange-robed figures appear in the background. The scene resembles a puja. a person: the centre man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces.2009-10-17A photograph of a temple puja inside a shrine room. A seated man in orange robes with a red-and-white tilak on his forehead and a long rudraksha-style mala around his neck sits on a low wooden seat before a red-and-gold ceremonial structure draped with garlands of red, pink and white flowers. Beside him, a second man in orange with glasses and a red head cloth holds a brass tray of white flowers. Brass oil lamps, a green cloth, a red silk drape, and fruit and offerings lie in front. Golden deity murtis and a gilded arch stand in the background. The scene is a ritual offering with flowers and garlands at an altar.2009-10-17A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple with gold and red decorations. A man in orange robes with a long gold necklace and rudraksha mala holds a silver tray of red kumkum or vermilion, with a white band on his forehead and a red tilak. Beside him sits a second man in orange robes with glasses, a red head covering and a gold chain. Behind them are gold deity figures, red and white flower garlands, and a red and gold palanquin or throne frame.2009-10-17Photograph of a puja inside a temple hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, white vibhuti on his forehead, orange saffron robes, rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red and gold seat, smiling upward while holding a silver tray of red offerings. Beside him, a second man in orange robes, wearing spectacles and a saffron head wrap, sits watching. Garlands of red, pink and white flowers hang on the right next to a gold-embellished pillar and draped gold-bordered silk. A brass oil lamp stands at left, with a gold deity murti and red cloth behind. Swamiji (probable) is the man with long hair and rudraksha mala seated centrally, holding the tray.2009-10-17Photograph of a puja at a temple shrine. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white forehead band, a rudraksha mala and a long gold necklace sits on a low seat, smiling and performing a ritual gesture over a wooden stand draped with a green cloth and garlands of red and white flowers. Beside him, a second priest in orange robes with a red head wrap and gold necklace sits with folded hands. Brass oil lamps, a plate of flower petals, lemons, apples, a coconut and betel leaves sit on the floor. Behind them stand golden decorations, red fabric and a row of orange-clad devotees.2009-10-17A photograph inside a temple shrine during a puja. A man in orange ochre robes, with a white vibhuti line on his forehead, a long rudraksha mala and a gold chain, sits and arranges red and white flower garlands on a wooden stand before a golden deity murti. To the left, a second man in orange with a matching orange turban holds a brass plate of white offerings. A tall brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and red and green cloth hangs at the right beside gold-coloured sculptures. Several people in the background wear green and yellow.2009-10-17Photograph of a puja inside a temple. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white vertical tilak on his forehead and a long necklace of rudraksha beads and gold beads sits before a deity, holding a steel plate of red kumkum or powder and making an offering. Beside him, a second man in orange robes, a red head cloth and gold-rimmed glasses sits with eyes closed and a gold chain. Behind them stand a gold-framed arch, a lit oil lamp, garlands of white and pink flowers, and a green and gold silk cloth draped over a red-framed altar.2009-10-17A photograph inside a temple shrine. A man in orange saffron robes with a white-and-red forehead marking and layered rudraksha malas and gold necklaces sits before a shrine, holding a tray with red kumkum or offering while a garlanded linga-shaped form in red, white and green flowers sits in front of him. A second orange-robed man with glasses and a red head covering sits beside him. Behind them are golden deity figures, red and gold drapery, and a row of small lamps, and red and magenta garlands hang on the right. The scene suggests a puja with offerings.2009-10-17A photograph of a seated ritual inside a temple-style shrine. A man with a white and red forehead marking, wearing an orange cloth with rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, sits on a red wooden seat or throne-like platform, lifting one hand toward a silver tray of red kumkum or powder. Beside him, a second man in an orange robe, red head covering and glasses, with a gold pendant necklace, sits with eyes lowered. Behind them, a deity murti and gold ornaments are visible, with a garland of white and red flowers and a green and red silk cloth draped over the seat. Brass lamps and ritual items are on a low table in the foreground.2009-10-17Photograph of a puja inside a temple shrine. A man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a low wooden seat with palms pressed together in namaskar, facing a deity murti draped in red and green silk and garlanded with red and white flowers. Beside him, a second man in orange robes with a red head covering and gold chain holds a brass tray of white sweets. In front are brass lamps, a kalasha, fruits including lemons and apples, and a bundle of grass. Behind them, a rows of orange-clad devotees sit, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at left.2009-10-17Photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body draped by the cloth, wearing long rudraksha malas and gold bead necklaces, with white vibhuti and a red bindi on his forehead. He is offering or adjusting items on a small silver plate in front of a decorated wooden seat draped with a green cloth and garlanded with white, red and pink flowers. A second person in orange robes and gold necklace sits at the left edge. Behind them is a golden shrine with a deity murti, a brass oil lamp, and a large garland of pink, red and white flowers. Arrangements suggest a puja setting.2009-10-17