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A photograph of a festival shrine with three deity murti seated on a white and red-striped stepped platform, decorated with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers. The central murti wears an orange-red shawl over a richly ornamented gold and white jewelled necklace and a crown. The flanking murti wear tall dark crowns, gold ornaments and red garments. Two brass kalasha pots with green leaves and dried grass stalks stand in front. On the left, a black stone statue of a standing figure in orange robes with a garland holds a staff. Behind, a canopy and an arch with floral decoration frame the scene, and a few people in white stand under the awning.

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Photograph of a festival procession platform decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. Three ornately dressed deity murtis stand at the centre, the middle figure wearing a red-orange cloth draped over its shoulder, a crown, and heavy jewelled necklaces. Two brass kalasha pots flank the central figure, with bundles of green grass stalks and banana-leaf accents. Behind the platform, a black stone statue of a standing figure wears an orange garment and a garland, and a few people stand under a dark canopy at the upper right. The steps are red and white striped. No clearly identifiable living person is the main subject.2008-12-28 +1 copiesA photograph of three deity murtis seated on a red-draped platform of white steps with red trim, heavily garlanded with yellow and magenta flowers. The central figure wears a red cloth, a jeweled crown and layered gold and gem necklaces; the two flanking figures wear red garments and similar ornaments. Two woven pots holding green plants and sheaves of dried grass stand before them. Behind, a few people in white clothes stand near an open doorway, and a camera is visible at the left edge.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesThree deity murtis in ornate silver and gold jewelled regalia stand on a red-draped platform in front of a white temple entrance with red-striped steps. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and maroon flowers wrap the figures, and two brass kalashas with leafy tops and tall wheat-like stalks flank the central image. Behind them, a few people in white clothing watch, including a woman in a white sari and men in white shirts with ritual cords. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2008-12-28Three deity murti sit on a red-draped platform in front of white steps, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and maroon blooms. The central murti wears an orange-red shawl, a tall crown and layered gold necklaces. The two flanking murti wear black crowns and red-and-gold clothing. Two brass pots with woven netting and mango leaves stand before them, with bundles of green grass beside the pots. A white-clad man stands in a doorway behind, and several onlookers in white and a woman in a blue top stand to the sides.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28Three deity murtis stand together on a red cloth draped over a platform, dense with garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers. The central figure wears an orange-red shawl over a heavily ornamented gold and silver necklace and a tall crown; the two flanking figures wear dark headdresses, gold jewellery and red garments. Two round brass kalasha pots with woven bamboo mesh stand in front, with bundles of dried grass stalks beside them. In the background, several men in white dhotis and shirts walk up white steps with red edges, one in a red shirt.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28A photograph of three deity murtis decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and purple flower accents, displayed on a red cloth-draped platform on temple steps. The central murti wears a red and gold crown and an ornate gold necklace with an orange shawl draped across its shoulders. The murtis on either side wear dark crowns and elaborate gold jewellery. Two brass kalashas with coconut-leaf tops flank the murtis, and a small floral garland sits at the front. In the background, several men in white dhotis and shirts stand near a white temple doorway with red trim, and a man in a dark shirt stands at left.2008-12-28