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A photograph of an outdoor puja under a white canopy with a pink draped backdrop and yellow cloth covering the altar. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at the altar; the taller one in an orange top raises a hand, while the other in an orange dhoti wears a gold chain. A framed photograph of a seated man in saffron robes and a long mala sits at centre, flanked by garlanded deity murtis and a figure in red and gold attire, with marigold and yellow garlands. Rangoli designs and scattered petals lie on the ground.

Outdoor festival scene at a procession or ratha-style setting. A man in a saffron-orange robe stands at left, holding a lit lamp or flaming vessel toward a decorated palanquin-like shrine. The shrine is draped with green, pink and yellow garlands, with a striped fringed canopy above and a yellow cloth base. Two small deity murtis sit on the platform, adorned with flower garlands, and a framed portrait behind shows a robed figure with long hair and a rudraksha mala, gesturing with raised hand. People in the foreground fold their hands in namaste; one wears a saffron top and another a white shirt. Palm trees and bright sunlight fill the background, with a red umbrella at left.

A decorated festival chariot with a canopy of colourful fringed fabric and floral arches of marigolds and garlands stands under palm trees. Two deity murtis, one with a crown, sit at the centre under yellow and orange flower garlands and a draped orange cloth. A man in an orange dhoti and shawl stands at the left rear ringing a handbell over the deity. Behind the murti, a framed portrait shows a figure in orange robes with a garland and rudraksha-style beads, with a light-coloured upper body and long dark hair. On the right, a man in orange robes with a shawl joins his palms beside a bare-headed man in white with a yellow shawl, both seated near offering plates of fruit and flowers. A woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at the far left, and another devotee in orange sits at the lower right. This appears to be a procession or ratha ritual with puja offerings.

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November 29 2011

A photograph of a temple sanctum with a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace standing at right, bending forward and placing his hand on the forehead of a second man in orange robes and a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace at centre, who has white tilak marks on his forehead. Behind them a bare-chested figure in orange and a tray of white powder is held by a hand from below at the bottom edge. Left of centre stand deity murtis in gold ornaments, garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and a dark cylindrical object like a shivalinga or peetha. Warm light falls on beige stone ceilings and a red drape hangs at right.

A photograph of a priest in saffron-orange robes with a matching head cloth and a rudraksha mala, standing at a shrine and holding a long wooden staff upright in both hands. Before him, a large framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange robe, raises one hand in blessing; the portrait is garlanded with white and yellow flower strings and red roses. Beneath it sits a deity murti draped in a green cloth, surrounded by marigolds, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. A banner behind shows a larger printed image. The priest appears to be performing a shrine ritual with the staff.

November 12 2010

A padapuja ritual under a yellow-draped tent canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with red and white flower garlands is being honoured from behind by a man in a light grey shirt and dark blue trousers who holds a garland above the seated figure's head. A man in a white shirt and a woman in white stand at left, and a person in orange robes with a red sash stands in the foreground. A golden canopy and throne-like peetha frame the seat, with a brass plate of offerings at the feet and a side table holding trays of items.

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January 08 2012

A photograph of a temple ritual beside a golden-framed shrine. A young man in orange robes and a gold headband, with a long gold-beaded mala, stands before a golden-brown image of a seated figure dressed in orange, wearing a tall orange turban and crown, rich gold jewellery and bangles. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers wrap the shrine. He reaches toward a brass tray of offerings held by another attendant in orange with a gold mala on the left, while a brass vessel sits in the foreground. The scene suggests puja and padapuja at the murti.