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A temple shrine with a homa fire pit in the foreground, lit with small flames and surrounded by offering items and brass vessels. Behind it, a central deity murti pair sits beneath a garlanded arch, with a decorated altar of several seated murtis draped in marigold garlands and coloured cloths of pink, blue, orange and yellow. Orange curtains frame the pillared hall, and small yellow flags hang at the sides. Four people sit on mats facing the shrine: one in white at left, a woman in a green and red sari, a man in grey, and a woman in maroon at right. Trees and a garden frame the outdoor hall.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a stone-pillared structure housing a deity murti, with orange curtains framing the entrance. Multiple decorated murtis of deities, adorned with white and marigold garlands, stand on coloured cloth-draped pedestals in front of the shrine. Brass lamps and small oil lamps are arranged on the floor, with a fire pit holding offerings. Three people sit on low wooden seats in the foreground, facing the shrine: one in a white cloth, one in a green and red saree, one in a grey shirt, and a fourth in a maroon outfit. A figure in the far right corner sits near a drum. Orange and red striped walls surround the courtyard.2010-12-26December 23 20102010-12-23A photograph of a homa or puja at an outdoor shrine with an orange-draped canopy and red pillars. Seen from behind, several people sit on low wooden seats on an orange cloth: a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti on the left, a woman in a green-and-maroon sari, a man in a grey shirt and grey trousers in the centre, and a woman in a maroon sari on the right. Brass lamps, kalashas and offering trays sit on the floor before a decorated deity murti shrine garlanded with flower chains, with more garlanded murtis flanking it. Marigold petals are scattered on the floor and a small fire pit holds offerings.2010-12-26A photograph of a ritual puja in progress at an open-sided shrine under a red-framed canopy with orange curtains. Within the shrine stand a deity murti and a seated couple murti adorned with white and red garlands, flanked by additional garlanded figures on a raised platform. Brass kalasha-style pots, banana and flower offerings sit on the orange cloth in front. Several seated participants face the shrine: a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl on the left, a woman in a green-and-maroon sari, a man in a grey sweatshirt in the centre, and a woman in a maroon sari on the right. A standing person in a yellow garment holds a book at the far right. Saffron banners hang from the canopy edges.2010-12-26December 23 20102010-12-23Viewed from behind a metal railing under a tent canopy, a shrine stands on an orange cloth floor with marigold petals. A decorated temple structure with orange drapes frames several deity murtis dressed in garlands, with a central figure seated on a raised peetha. Five seated devotees face the shrine on low wooden stools: a shaven-headed man in white dhoti on the left, a woman in a green and red sari, a man in grey clothing in the centre, and a woman in a maroon sari on the right. A standing man in white and a woman in a yellow top with a camera on a tripod stand at the edges. Brass and silver ritual vessels, fruit and offerings are arranged in front of the deities.2010-12-26A photograph of a temple shrine ritual with a sacred fire pit (homa) burning at the centre of an orange mat. Behind it, a shrine with deity murtis draped in garlands and an orange curtain; a figure seated centrally wears white and gold. Foreground: several people seated on orange and purple mats, including a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a dark-red sari with flower garland, and a man in grey kurta and a woman in red sari on the right. Brass kalasha pots with mango leaves line the floor. Drummers in white clothes play drums on the right side of the shrine. Pale orange walls and red-and-white striped trim frame the courtyard. Several brass plates hold offerings and grains.2010-12-23Outdoor temple ritual under a red-and-white canopy in front of a stone shrine with orange drapes and a carved arch. Three deity murtis sit on a raised dais decorated with white and red garlands, flanked by kalasha pots and flower offerings. A small fire pit with offerings and brass vessels sits on the orange cloth in front. Several people sit on the floor in a row facing the shrine: a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with a garland at left, a woman in a green and maroon saree, and a man in a grey shirt seated at right. Drummers and other seated participants are visible in the background. No individual can be confirmed as a person from appearance.2010-12-26December 23 20102010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23A temple courtyard ritual with a homa fire pit built from stacked brown bricks, smoke rising from the embers. Two priests sit on the orange cloth at left: one bald and bare-chested with a sacred thread, the other in white dhoti with a white shawl, tending the fire and offerings. Several garlanded deity murtis stand on coloured cloths of pink, teal, orange and blue, with brass kalasha pots holding green leaves and coconuts in front. Orange curtains hang at the sides, a large decorated deity shrine with floral garlands stands at the back, and a few figures sit in the background near a red-and-white painted wall.2010-12-23