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Outdoor temple ritual at a shrine with a deity murti dressed in red and gold, adorned with long garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red flowers. A person in a long flowing red robe with long dark hair stands at the shrine offering or adjusting the garland on the deity, with a large marigold and white-flower garland at the centre. Two priests in white dhotis, one with a gold necklace, carry silver trays and ritual items; a brass kalasha, brass vessel and folded green and red cloths sit on a red-draped table in front. Two figures on the right stand beside a seated deity with a tall crown and red attire. A brass oil lamp and another person in blue stand in the background.

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Photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine with red-draped deity figures and garlanded murtis. A standing person in orange-red robes with long curly hair and a plain bare-armed garment reaches toward a large deity murti draped in marigold and green garlands with a silver face and red sindoor-like adornment. To the left, a man in white dhoti with a yellow-orange garland holds a silver tray. A white stone figure seated in meditation pose sits in front, with brass lamps and a kalasha-like vessel on the altar. Other people stand in the background near a pillar and gate.2010-12-28Outdoor photo at a temple shrine. A priest in white dhoti with a saffron-and-white shawl and rudraksha mala stands at left holding a silver tray of offerings. A person in long swept-back dark hair, wearing a deep red-orange drape, leans in to adorn a deity with garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers, with pendant ornaments hanging. Behind them stand two painted deity figures in red and yellow with gold jewellery and crowns, and a small white statue seated in red cloth with a red headband sits in front of the shrine. Brass vessels and lamps rest on a red-draped platform, and a drummer appears in the background.2010-12-28Ritual scene at a temple shrine. A man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold-coloured necklace holds a silver tray at left. Beside him stands a long-haired man in saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style bead mala and a gold chain, holding his hands together and reaching toward the tray. Behind the shrine, two large deity murtis in red and gold clothing and crowns are adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands. In front of the main figure is a white-marble seated figure draped in orange cloth and garlands, and a dark Shiva-linga-like object covered in flowers. Brass kalasha vessels and lamps sit on the floor, with a green cloth and a drum visible in the background.2010-12-28A woman in a red-orange sari bends forward to perform an offering at a shrine decorated with yellow, orange, red and purple flower garlands. Behind her stand two large painted deity figures in red and gold garments with crowns, one with a raised hand. In front, a white marble-like bust wearing a red and gold cloth and marigold garlands sits on a draped red and white altar. Brass lamps, a brass kalasha and a brass vessel rest on a white cloth. To the left, two men in white dhotis, one with gold necklaces, hold a silver tray with flowers while a third man stands behind them. The setting is an outdoor temple pavilion with stone columns and green foliage beyond.2010-12-28A photograph inside a temple porch of a ritual worship at a shrine with two decorated deity murtis seated on a red-draped platform, adorned with long garlands of yellow, red, green and purple flowers. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red robe and gold armlets, leans forward to make an offering at the shrine. Another man on the left, bare-chested with a saffron-gold beaded necklace and white dhoti, holds a brass tray of offerings. Partially visible figures stand behind, including a man in white clothes on the far left. Brass vessels and a lamp stand sit at the front, with a red and gold setting. a person: the person with long hair in orange-red robes and gold armlets is performing the offering, with long hair and ornate adornments visible.2010-12-28Outdoor temple scene with a figure in a red-orange dhoti-style wrap and bare upper body, adorned with gold bangles and a long gold chain, leaning forward to make an offering at a deity murti draped in yellow and green marigold garlands with a dark purple garland. Behind them, two large goddess murtis in red and gold garments with crowns and ornate jewellery stand on a yellow platform. A small white statue of a seated figure in an orange cloth sits in front. On the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace holds a silver tray of offerings, and a few people stand in the background near a red-curtained doorway. Gold and copper lamps sit at the base. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam.2010-12-28A photograph of a temple ritual in an open shrine area. A man in white dhoti with a gold-beaded necklace holds a silver tray on the left. In the centre, a man with long swept-back hair wears an orange-red shawl over his body, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and gold bangles, with one hand raised in a gesture. Before them sits a white marble seated sage statue draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. Behind, colourful deity figures in red and gold attire are adorned with yellow marigold garlands and hanging silver ornaments. Brass lamps and a brass vessel sit on the floor, and a few people stand in the background near a drum. Swamiji (probable): the centre figure has long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing and beaded necklaces.2010-12-28A temple shrine scene with a figure in an orange-red robe and long dark hair bending forward to adorn a seated white-and-red statue, a small seated murti, with flower garlands. Behind them stand two larger deity figures in gold and red, one crowned, draped with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. On the left, two men in white dhotis hold silver trays. Brass lamps, a kalasha and offerings sit on the platform, with orange curtains and carved stone pillars framing the scene. The orange-robed figure's hair and robe fit the appearance cues, but the face is not visible enough to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role as an orange-robed devotee performing puja.2010-12-28A photograph inside a temple courtyard shows a figure in a red robe and red cloth wrap bending forward to adorn a red-draped seated murti with a long garland of yellow, white, purple and red flowers. Behind the figure stands a large golden deity statue in red and gold dress with jewelled necklaces and a golden staff. On the left, a priest in white dhoti with gold border holds a brass tray of lamps and flowers, while a saffron-robed attendant with a rudraksha mala and tilak stands beside him. Brass lamps and a small bell rest on the ground at lower right, and a red tent cloth hangs behind the scene.2010-12-22A photograph of a temple ritual before a shrine with deity murtis draped in marigold and red-and-purple flower garlands. A woman in an orange sari with a long dark braid leans forward and reaches toward a figure seated on a white cloth, dressed in orange with a red head covering and a flower garland. To the left, a man in a white dhoti and white shirt holds a silver tray with a lit flame. Brass kalasha and lamps stand on the stone floor, with an orange curtain behind the shrine.2010-12-28A woman in a deep orange sari bends forward at a temple shrine, placing her hands on a white statue of a seated sannyasi dressed in orange with a rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Behind her, two large deity murtis, a crowned figure in red and a goddess in orange with ornate gold jewellery, are framed by garlands of marigolds, purple and red blossoms. A standing priest in white dhoti on the left holds a silver plate of offerings, and a brass oil lamp stands at the right beside a small framed deity. Silver vessels and a plate with red petals rest on the stone platform. The statue is the depicted figure, not a physical person.2010-12-28A woman in a red sari stands at left, bending forward to place her hands on a golden deity murti at the centre of a decorated shrine. The murti is draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves, with hanging gold and white ornaments. Behind it, two larger painted deity murtis wear red and gold robes, crowns and jewellery, and are also garlanded. A small white and red-turbaned figure sits in front of the shrine. A man in white clothes stands at the far left near a gate, and a white and red canopy hangs overhead.2010-12-28