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A 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.

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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 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 of a temple puja. A man with swept-back dark hair, white and red tilak on his forehead, wearing a saffron-orange garment, rudraksha malas and a gold-bead necklace, sits on a raised seat holding a silver tray of red kumkum and gazing upward. Behind him sits a second man in orange robes, a red head wrap and gold chain, looking down. A decorated deity murti stands in a golden shrine, and red and white flower garlands and a green-and-pink silk cloth drape the altar edge. Probable Swamiji is the seated man holding the tray, with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and saffron robes; appearance is consistent but this is an appearance-based label only.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.2009-10-17Photograph 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 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 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.2009-10-17A photograph of a ritual in progress before a decorated deity shrine. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white forehead band, red bindi, and a long rudraksha mala holds a silver plate of red kumkum while looking down at it. Beside him, a second man in orange robes and a red head wrap, wearing glasses and a gold necklace, sits with hands folded. Behind them, brass oil lamps stand on the left, and garlands of red and white flowers and gold coins drape the shrine. Other seated devotees in orange and green appear in the background.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.2009-10-17A 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.2009-10-17Photograph 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.2009-10-17Inside a temple shrine, a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits behind a copper Sri Chakra-style yantra or kalasha-topped structure, placing an offering on it during puja. A second saffron-robed priest with glasses and a shaved head holds a silver plate with a small bowl. Another saffron-clad man sits at left, and flower garlands in pink, purple and white hang at right beside gold-toned lamps and brass vessels. Flowers, a brass puja tray and incense sticks lie in the foreground. Watermarked archive photo of ritual worship.2009-10-17