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Photograph of a puja inside a temple hall. A tall figure with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and red-and-gold garland-like adornments, stands at a golden ritual altar, holding a ceremonial item. Around him, men in white and saffron robes assist, one holding a microphone. Behind the altar, a gilded deity murti sits on a red-draped platform decorated with a long garland of white, pink and purple flowers. Golden arched niches frame additional murtis. On the right, several devotees in white clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaste. The scene suggests a devotional ceremony at the altar.

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Photograph inside a temple hall with dark red curtains and gold-framed shrine arches. A tall figure in a long orange robe stands on a raised platform, one arm extended toward a deity murti adorned with garlands and a red-and-green cloth; a lamp-lit altar area and brass oil lamps stand in the foreground. Nearby, a man in a red sleeveless top and orange cloth stands with his back to the camera, and a man in a white sleeveless shirt with a beaded mala is beside him. Other figures in orange and red dress stand around the shrine, with a woman in an orange sari at the right and a deity figure in gold at the far right. A framed portrait hangs high on the back wall.2009-10-17A photo inside a temple shrine room with gold-framed altars and red and gold curtains. Several deity murtis are decorated with garlands of red and white flowers. In the centre, a woman in a long orange robe with loose dark hair stands at the altar holding a ritual lamp and puja items, facing the deities. A crowd of devotees stands with hands folded in prayer in front, including men in white dhotis and kurtas, bald-headed men in orange or white, and women in saris of yellow, red and teal. A dark metal figure of a bull with a bell necklace is visible at the right edge beside a brass lamp stand.2009-10-17A photograph of a temple puja inside a hall decorated with gold arches and flower garlands. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair wears a flowing orange robe and raises both hands toward the altar. Behind him, several deity murtis stand on a raised platform adorned with marigold and rose garlands, one in white and red clothing and another in orange and green. A tall brass lamp stands in the front. Seated devotees in orange and white clothing, several with hands folded in anjali mudra, kneel along the bottom edge of the frame. The setting resembles a Lalita Trishati puja or related ritual worship.2009-10-17December 21 20102010-12-21A temple-hall puja in progress. A figure in orange robes sits cross-legged on a raised pink-and-magenta cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold shrine, hands pressed together in namaskar. Around them devotees sit on mats: a shaved-headed man in orange on the left, another in orange behind him, and several people in white kurtas and cream clothing in the foreground, plus a woman in a yellow salwar kameez at right. Brass pots, a steel kalasha, a thali with flower petals and flower vases are on the floor. Behind them stand gilded deity murtis dressed in orange and red cloth, and a dark-skinned deity with a crown and garland hangs in a framed niche at left. The scene suggests a pada puja.2009-10-03Outdoor ritual at a shrine under pink drapes and flower garlands, with a deity murti decorated with marigold garlands behind a fire. A man with long dark hair in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands holding a flaming lamp, while another orange-robed figure kneels beside him. Brass lamps, fruit and flower offerings sit on the ground. On the right a man in white with a garland kneels with folded hands, and a woman in orange and a man in white stand watching. A photographer and onlookers are visible at the edges, consistent with an ashram ceremony such as a homa or puja.2008-12-26A photograph inside a temple hall decorated for a consecration-style ritual. A person in an orange robe with a gold necklace sits on a low wooden seat at a tiled platform, hands pressed together in namaste. Behind and beside them stand large deity murti dressed with colourful garlands in red, yellow, green and white, and a gold-framed arch frames the central figure. Brass oil lamps (deepa) and brass pots and vessels sit on the platform, with a silver bowl at right. Another person in orange stands at the back right of the platform, and a seated figure in orange is at lower left. Stacked brass lamps stand at the far left edge. A round bird-like logo is at the upper left.A temple interior during an aarti. A man in orange robes and an orange head covering stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste. In the centre, a man in orange robes with a gold necklace holds a lit aarti lamp raised toward a deity murti at right, draped in a red and gold garment and garlanded with white and pink flowers. A row of devotees in saris and kurtas stands behind with hands folded. Brass oil lamps, a brass vessel, a black Nandi bull statue and a lion figure are on the floor, and gilded arches frame smaller deity images against a white wall.2009-10-17A temple abhishekam scene at a golden-framed shrine. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment and rudraksha-style beads, stands with back to the camera at a large black stone basin, reaching toward a deity murti draped with a red-and-white garland. To the left, a man in orange robes with a red head covering and beaded necklace stands near a ladder, while a bald man in orange kneels beside a golden kalasha and small golden stand. Two men in white dhoti and shawl tend brass oil lamps (deepa), and a man in white with a red tilak holds a silver tray with offerings and garlands. A black stone deity murti and a gold-tinted pillar with flower garlands complete the shrine.2009-10-17A ceremonial scene in a hall with a dark blue curtain and gold-framed ornate throne. A long-haired figure in white clothing sits on a red-cushioned gold throne, extending one arm toward a group of seated men in white dhotis and orange-tinted shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas. Around the throne are gold lamps, a silver-rimmed ritual plate, and elaborate deity murtis draped with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. A small orange-and-yellow pennant on a pole and a ceremonial parasol stand at the left. Several devotees' heads are visible in the foreground. The figure on the throne appears to be a person, identified by long swept-back hair and white ceremonial attire seated on the central throne, with disciples seated before him.2010-11-10December 21 20102010-12-21A temple ritual with a homa fire pit in the foreground, its flames rising from a stepped brick fire altar surrounded by flowers and fruit offerings. On the right, a deity murti stands in a richly garlanded shrine arch with red and yellow flower garlands, holding a trident-like staff. Behind the fire, a colourful painted temple gateway features a fierce guardian figure with flaming crown. Left, several men in saffron and maroon dhotis and orange shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand near the altar; one holds a plate. Central figure in white kurta and white dhoti stands with palms joined in namaskar, while others in white kurtas and lanyards stand nearby, one kneeling with joined hands. Watermarked archive image.2013-05-17