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Night ritual photograph in front of a decorated colourful canopy with striped panels and a person inscription at the top. Beneath it stands a deity murti draped in blue cloth and layered with yellow and orange flower garlands. A man in orange robes and a tall ornate crown-like headdress reaches up to the murti, while a shaved-headed monastic in orange sits before brass vessels, fruit and a small plate of offerings. Two men in white at the sides join palms in devotion, and several other people stand in the foreground, with a hand-held oil lamp visible near the murti.

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A night photograph of a richly decorated festival shrine on a palanquin-style structure, its canopy painted in red, yellow, blue and orange patterns with the word "a person" across the top. Inside sits a deity murti in a blue silk cloth, draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, with a brass lamp and fruit offerings placed before it. A man in an orange robe and a cap-like headdress reaches up with a lit flame to the murti, while a shaved-headed attendant in orange stands beside him with palms joined. Devotees in white and orange crowd the foreground, some with hands folded, and smoke or mist drifts through the dark background. Several people are visible in the frame.2010-11-19Night photograph of a decorated festival chariot (ratha) with a colourful painted canopy in red, yellow, blue and green panels, its pillars wrapped in ornamental patterns. Beneath the canopy sits a deity murti in a blue cloth, draped with large marigold garlands and a red garland. In front, a saffron-robed sadhu wearing a white-and-silver head cloth performs aarti with a lamp before brass kalasha and offerings of fruit on a platter. A saffron-robed monk with a shaved head stands at left with palms joined. A woman in a yellow garment and other devotees in white dhotis stand at right with hands folded, and a white ceremonial fan (chamara) is held at the left edge.2010-11-19November 19 20102010-11-19 +1 copiesNight photograph of a colourful ceremonial shrine structure decorated with striped panels in red, blue, yellow and orange, with white dove motifs and floral patterns. Inside, a deity murti dressed in a sky-blue cloth is adorned with garlands of yellow and red marigolds, a gold crown and gold ornaments. A standing priest with a shaved head, wearing an orange robe and a gold chain, faces the shrine with his hand raised, making an offering or puja. A brass vessel with fruit and leaves sits in front, with another devotee partly visible at the edge.2010-11-19A night-time outdoor ritual photograph in front of a richly decorated canopied shrine (palanquin-style) with colourful panels in red, blue, yellow and green, topped with orange fringe and printed white bird motifs. Inside stands a deity murti with a gold crown, wearing red and blue garments and a large garland of marigolds and red flowers. A man in an orange cloth performs puja at a small table with a burning oil lamp, flowers and brass vessels. Several people sit on the ground with hands folded in prayer, including a bald man in orange and a man in white, while a woman's grey-haired head is in the foreground. The scene shows devotees and priests gathered for worship.2010-11-19At night, a priest in orange robes and a tall cap performs aarti with a lamp before a deity murti decorated with garlands, seated inside a colourful ornate palanquin with red, yellow, blue and green painted panels and fringed yellow edges. Devotees in orange and white clothing sit around the platform, some with hands folded in prayer. Plates of offerings, fruit and flowers sit on the ground in front, and a silver trident stands at right. The palanquin is set against a dark night sky with an orange gateway behind it.2010-11-19A night-time photo of a decorated temple chariot or ratha with colourful painted cloth pillars in blue, yellow, red and green, topped by a canopy. Inside, a deity murti is adorned with marigold and red garlands and placed on a blue draped platform. In front, a shaven-headed priest in orange robes with palms pressed together stands beside a second attendant in orange with a tall ornate crown and beaded necklaces, and a white chamara fan is held in the foreground. Offering trays of fruit, a brass kalasha and flower-filled plates sit on the platform. A woman in a white sari and a man in a pink-striped shirt stand at the right, pressing their hands together, with another man in a white shirt at far right.2010-11-19A night-time photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship on a float or ratha with a colourful striped canopy in red, blue, yellow and green, with peacock-style emblems. The murti wears a red and gold dress and a crown, garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers, set against a turquoise cloth. In the foreground a man in saffron-orange robes and an ornate silver headdress holds a brass vessel and reaches toward the murti. Fruit, bananas and brass plates sit on an orange cloth before the deity. Two devotees with folded hands kneel nearby, and a man in a white shirt stands at the right edge. A large white feathered fan or chamara is partly visible at the left. The scene appears to be a ritual puja at a procession float.2010-11-19Night procession photograph of a brightly painted wooden ratha or palanquin with a colourful striped and patterned canopy, orange fringe and red top band reading NITHYANAND. Inside, a garlanded deity murti in a blue draped base is decorated with marigold and orange flower garlands. Around the cart, several men in white and saffron-orange clothing, with white rudraksha malas, pull and walk beside it. A bald man in orange stands at front left, and a long white-haired figure in white robes stands near the cart's right side. Trees and darkness frame the scene.2010-11-19November 01 20112011-11-01Night photo of a decorated ratha-style palanquin under a open-sided pavilion hung with colourful festoons and tassels. Inside the shrine a deity murti is garlanded with flowers and dressed in a blue cloth. A man in an orange cloth holds up a lamp or aarti flame before the murti. Devotees stand around in white dhotis and white saris, several in orange and pink, hands folded in anjali. A young man in white with a tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala stands in the front left with palms pressed together. Brass vessels sit on the platform beside the offerings.2010-11-19A photograph of a festival float shrine decorated with colourful painted pillars and a red and yellow canopy with mirror-work fringe. Inside, a deity murti pair is adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and green flowers, and a pale blue cloth drape. On the table below sit brass and silver vessels, a kalasha with mango leaves, fruit, and offerings. A bald man in an orange robe stands at left, his arm raised toward the shrine, apparently performing puja or offering. The setting is dim, with a corrugated metal roof overhead.2010-11-19