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December 29 20082008-12-29A photograph of a festival ritual at a stone-roofed shrine. A young man in orange robes and a white head cloth stands at left, holding an orange cloth and offering to a pair of painted deity murti: a figure in a red garment with a crown and orange turban, and a figure in a turquoise blouse with gold jewellery and a red flower. A second man in orange robes stands at the far left holding a silver plate. The murti sit on a gold-covered throne-like platform with a gold kalasha-style vessel and multicoloured flower garlands draped across the arch. Gold-framed arch behind, oil lamp at the base.2008-12-29A photograph of a ritual before a golden deity murti group. In the foreground, a person in orange saffron robes with long dark hair, seen from behind, leans forward toward the statues while holding a brass tray with small cups and offerings. Behind them, two golden murti figures sit in front of a garlanded arch decorated with white jasmine, yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers. The central figure wears a mustard-yellow turban, a red garment with a jewelled gold necklace and a red-and-gold crown ornament. The right figure wears a turquoise embroidered robe, a pink shawl and pearl necklaces. A brass plate with flower garlands sits at the bottom edge. Ornate gold carved frame surrounds the scene.2009-12-25Photograph of a temple ritual at an altar framed by a gilded arch and multicolour flower garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple. A woman in a blue sari with bangles stands at center, reaching toward a deity murti and offering a gold plate. In front, a man in an orange dhoti-style cloth with white sandal markings on his arm holds the tray. The metal deity figures wear crowns, blue silk garments, gold ornaments and flower garlands; a second figure in orange sits beside them. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel are visible at the lower right.2011-12-17Photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine decorated with a gold arched frame and garlands of white flowers, marigolds and green leaves. Two deity murti stand in the shrine, one wearing a tall crown and red garment, the other ornately adorned with jewelry. In the foreground, a robed figure in orange clothing stands beside a golden ceremonial palanquin or ratha-like platform draped with yellow, red and purple garlands. A second person in orange robes with a rudraksha mala bends forward, holding a tray or offering near the base. A small figure in red garlands sits at the lower left. Brass oil lamps and blue drapery appear at the left, and orchids frame the right side.2008-12-30A pada-puja ritual before two golden deity murtis seated on a throne set into a gilded arch, with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers framing them. The central murti wears a red and gold turban and orange drapery; the consort murti wears a purple sari, a gold necklace and a patterned crown. A standing person in a purple dhoti and sash, with long dark hair, bends forward with hands together before the murtis. In the lower left, a man in an orange robe holds a plate of offerings. Flowers and a small pot-like offering sit at the base of the throne.2011-12-14December 26 20102010-12-26Outdoor temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Two people in orange-saffron robes stand and kneel at an altar: a woman in orange holds a silver tray with offerings toward a golden deity murti and a figure seated at the base in red and white. The murti wears an orange turban and ornate necklaces, with a gold arched frame behind. Brass oil lamps and metal vessels sit on the altar, with a blue cloth backdrop and green foliage at left.2008-12-31December 25 20092009-12-25A temple photograph of a pada puja at a Shiva temple. A man in a purple dhoti and matching shawl, with gold bangles and a gold necklace, holds a silver plate and pours or offers from it toward the image. Beside him, a priest in an orange ochre cloth stands with his arm extended over the lingam-shaped base. Behind them, two gold-coloured deity murtis are dressed in purple and orange garments, with crowns and gold ornaments, framed by a golden arch and a large arrangement of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. The scene is lit by warm temple lighting.2011-12-14Outdoor temple shrine scene during a ritual worship. A standing priest in orange robes, with a white head cloth, a white and orange garland and gold chains, holds a silver tray. A kneeling man in orange robes and a garland attends an ornate brass oil lamp on a stand at left. Behind them stands a deity murti with a golden crown, decorated with garlands in purple, yellow and white, a golden arch behind it, and a blue cloth hanging on the left. A gold-coloured pedestal and a silver kalasha with flowers sit in front, with fruits, flowers, silver vessels and a pot of flowers on the platform.2008-12-29December 14 20112011-12-14