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December 26 20152015-12-26December 24 20082008-12-24 +1 copiesDecember 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of a man in a sleeveless saffron-orange garment bowing with palms pressed together and forehead bent toward a deity murti heavily adorned with white jasmine garlands and red, orange and purple flower strands, with a golden crown-like finial on top and a blue and gold brocade cloth draped below. White ash marks streak his arms and face. Behind him a woman in a yellow garment and another woman in white with folded hands watch with devotion, and a man in a white dhoti stands at the side.2010-07-21Outdoor temple scene with a large ornate deity murti of a goddess, decorated with rhinestone-like embellishments, a crown, and garlands of yellow marigolds and pink and white flowers, set on a bright pink satin-draped platform with a golden cloth. In front, a devotee in orange-red robes prostrates fully on the ground while others in saffron and orange saris and dhotis stand nearby, some holding rudraksha malas. Yellow flower petals are scattered on the pavement. A bare-chested man in orange dhoti wears a headband, and a woman in a blue shawl stands at center. A brass trident and a decorated temple gateway with hanging garlands are visible behind.2018-12-22December 24 20082008-12-24A photograph of a figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe with a white-streaked forehead and white arm markings bowing with pressed palms and forehead touching a large deity murti heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands, red and purple flower strands, and an orange marigold-type garland, draped with a gold-bordered red cloth. A horned crown-like ornament rises from the murti. Behind, a corrugated metal roof and a few other people in orange and yellow clothing are partly visible. The scene reads as a devotional darshan or abhishekam-related homage at a temple.2010-07-21A devotee in an orange sleeveless top and orange skirt bows low over a stone platform before a richly decorated shrine. The shrine holds a gold-framed deity murti with a crown, flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white, and a small seated figure in red garments with a red cap. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel and offering trays stand on the platform. Behind, a painted image of a white bull (Nandi) and a figure in a pink-and-red sari appear beside the shrine. Blue velvet drapes frame the scene, and purple orchids decorate the altar. In the background, a drummer in a teal shirt and a man in white play drums on a red-and-white stage.2008-12-31January 11 20172017-01-11A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a stone-carved platform and pillars. Deity murti with garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers sit behind an altar holding brass lamps and offerings. In the foreground a woman in a red sari bows low with her head down on a small mat before the shrine. To the right, a group of women in white and cream saris with yellow borders stand with folded hands watching, and a red and gold flag hangs on a pole. Red cloth drapes frame the scene. No identifiable a person figure is visible; the scene shows a devotee in prostration and onlookers.2010-12-28January 01 20082008-01-01Outdoor temple-grounds scene during a devotional event. A large statue of a goddess in ornate gold and red attire, decorated with garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers, stands on a pink satin-draped platform with a golden cloth. In front, a figure in orange-and-red robes bows prostrate on the white floor scattered with flower petals. Around them, several women in saffron and orange saris and robes, some with rudraksha malas, stand with hands joined. A bare-chested man with orange dhoti and headband stands to the centre. A woman in a blue shawl and black leggings stands at right. A golden trident stands near the statue base, and palm trees and a decorated entrance appear in the background.2018-12-22 +1 copies