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A night-time photograph of a decorated deity murti at lower left, adorned with an ornate gold arch-shaped halo, jewelled blue and gold garments and a gold crown. Beside it a man in a white dhoti and white kurta sits smiling and holding a green leaf stalk. Behind him, a man with dark hair and beard wears a white kurta and orange shawl, standing in a wooden doorway with pink-painted pillars, and holds a small object. At right, a young man in an orange shawl leans in close to the frame, smiling. Tall gold ornamental poles stand in the foreground. The scene appears to show decoration of the deity in progress.

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Night photograph at an outdoor temple setting. On the left, a deity murti sits under an ornate gilded arch, dressed in a red and magenta sari with jeweled gold ornaments, a gold crown and pink and yellow flowers. At right, a smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and sits beside a tall gilded ceremonial staff. Behind him, a man in white kurta sits on a red-cushioned step near a pink wall, with a green banana or sugarcane leaf held up near the deity. Kolam-style designs are visible on the floor. The scene looks like a deity decoration or dressing ritual. a person appears as the smiling man in orange, identified by long swept hair and orange robes; the person is seated near the deity.A photograph of a temple ritual at night. On the left, a golden deity murti in a red and magenta garment with a gold crown and jewelled ornaments sits before a gold ornate arch. In the centre, a man in a white dhoti and kurta with a red tilak sits on a red mat holding a green leaf stalk toward the deity. In the foreground on the right, a man with long swept-back black hair wears an orange robe and holds a tall gold ceremonial staff with ornate finials; he looks down toward the deity. Behind him, a standing figure in an orange shawl and white clothing is partly visible at the top, and a brass vessel rests at the right edge.Night-time photo of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate gold-and-blue throne with a crown, red and gold silk drapes, jewelled necklaces and a yellow flower. To the right, a man with long dark hair in an orange robe holds a tall gold ceremonial staff with his hand raised toward the murti. Beside him, a bearded man in a white kurta and a second man in white kneel on a red-cushioned platform near a wooden door, one holding a green grass blade toward the deity. Another figure in orange stands at the top right. The setting appears to be a temple or shrine area at night.Night photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a gold-framed throne, dressed in a magenta sari with gold border, wearing a jeweled crown and embellished ornaments, with a yellow flower at its shoulder. Beside it a long green palm frond is held near the deity. On the right, a smiling person with long dark hair wears an orange robe and holds a gold ornamental pole. Behind, a man in white kurta sits on a red-cushioned step smiling, and another person in white clothing is seated nearby. Three people are visible.Night photograph of a seated figure with long, dark, loose hair and an orange garment in the lower left, facing a decorated deity murti on the right. The murti is dressed in red and gold cloth with blue-and-gold borders, jewelled ornaments and a trident, and is framed by an ornate gold arch. An oil lamp with a flame sits on the tiled floor in front of it, with a green leaf and pink flowers placed near the murti. Behind the seated figure, two people in white clothes stand with hands pressed together in prayer near a pink pillar, and a potted plant sits by the wall. This appears to be a puja or aarti being performed at the shrine.Night photograph of a puja at an outdoor shrine. In the lower left, a person with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe and holds a brass handbell in the right hand while the left hand extends toward a flaming brass oil lamp set on a tray. Behind, several people in white clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaskar near a pink pillar. On the right, a deity murti is dressed in red and gold garments with a golden crown, a silver trident, pink roses and green leaves, and jeweled ornaments, seated on an ornate gold-framed throne. A tall brass lamp stand stands in the foreground.A photograph taken at night of a figure in an orange robe kneeling before a deity murti seated on an ornate golden and purple throne-like seat. The murti wears a red garment, a golden crown-like headdress, and pink and yellow flowers. A tall brass ceremonial staff with ornate hooks stands to the right. Two men in white shirts stand nearby, one wearing a rudraksha mala with a pendant. A pink wall and wooden door form the background. The kneeling figure has long dark hair and bare shoulders above the orange cloth, with a green palm leaf held beside the murti. Possibly a person figure, identified only by appearance cues including long dark hair and orange robe, with the kneeling figure's identity uncertain.A photograph taken at night outdoors shows a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe seated on a red-cushioned wooden seat with gold-finished posts, turned toward a decorated deity murti. The murti sits on a yellow and blue ornate throne with gold embroidery, wearing jewelled ornaments, a red garment and a pink flower, with green grass blades placed beside it. A standing man in white clothes holds a small object in his hands near the seat. A partially visible person in white and orange sits at the left edge, and another person's head appears at the lower right corner. The setting appears to be a courtyard with red tiled floor.Night-time photo of a ritual at an outdoor shrine. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits at lower left, holding a small brass bell in one hand and gesturing toward a lit oil lamp on a brass stand. Behind him, three men in white clothing stand with palms pressed together in prayer near a pink pillar and potted plants. At right, a richly decorated deity murti in red and gold garments, with a trident, a flower and green leaves placed beside it, sits under an ornate gold arch. A brass vessel with a lit flame and a small offering tray sit on the tiled floor in front of the deity, with incense smoke rising. This appears to be a puja or aarti being performed.A seated man in profile wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over one shoulder, leaving the other shoulder and chest bare. His long, dark, swept-back hair falls to his shoulders. He reaches out to adjust a richly decorated deity murti at night, dressed in a red silk cloth with a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces, and a jewelled gold arch behind it. A pink and yellow flower and a green plant stalk stand beside the murti, and a gold ceremonial stand frames the right edge. The dark background suggests an outdoor evening setting. The man has long hair and saffron clothing, a cue that appears in several shots from this set; the page's a person flag is taken into account with caution. Description reflects the visible decoration and posture only.A photograph at night of a seated man in an orange robe with long, dark, swept-back hair, holding a brass bell in his left hand and reaching toward a flaming oil lamp set in a copper bowl on the tiled floor. Before him is a deity murti decorated with gold and jewelled ornaments, a red and gold garment, a trident leaning against its shoulder, pink flowers, and a crown-like headdress with green leaves tucked behind. Standing behind him to the left, several people in white clothes have their palms pressed together in prayer. A brass lamp stand with floral carvings stands in the foreground. Green foliage and a pink pillar fill the background.A night-time photograph of a man with long dark hair and bare back, wearing an orange cloth over his shoulder, reaching up to adjust a golden crown on a deity murti. The murti is dressed in a red cape and red garment with gold embroidery, adorned with a gold necklace, beaded garlands and a pink and yellow flower arrangement. He holds a green leafy stalk in his other hand. Beside him stands a tall brass ceremonial staff with ornate finials, and a gold-and-purple decorated panel is visible at the left edge. A pink-painted pillar and a wooden door with metal fittings sit behind.