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Interior temple scene at night showing two large painted deity murtis seated on a raised platform, one in a green and red-orange sari-like garment with a crown, the other in pink with a garland, both adorned with marigold garlands. In front, a white-draped object with a curved metal arch and garland sits before them. Two men stand to the right: one in white dhoti and orange shawl holding an object, and another in white kurta with an orange shawl standing at the edge of the frame. Brass vessels and oil lamps are on the floor, with a blue cloth backdrop and a fluorescent light on the ceiling.

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A photograph inside a white stone temple shrine showing two seated deity murtis dressed in colourful silk garments, one in red and gold and one in green and pink, adorned with flower garlands and ornaments. In front, a white-draped pedestal holds a long curved golden staff-like object wrapped in a flower garland. Two standing people attend the shrine: a man in white on the right holding a large peacock-feather fan with a red emblem, and a person in white with an orange shawl on the far right raising an arm toward the deities. Brass lamps and offerings sit on the floor, consistent with a puja or aarti.2007-10-16A temple shrine with grey stone pillars and carved walls. Two painted deity murti sit on a raised platform on the left, one in green and purple robes with a yellow turban and the other in red and orange silk with a striped crown. In the centre stands a white-draped altar holding a golden cobra-hooded object and brass vessels, with flower petals and puja items on the floor. On the right, a standing man in white dhoti and orange shawl, with a shaved head, raises an arm toward a carved stone niche, appearing to perform a ritual act. Palm trees are visible through an arch behind.2007-08-09Photograph inside a stone-pillared temple hall at night. Two life-size deity murti figures in ornate dress sit on the left: the larger one wears a red and yellow turban-style crown, green and orange-gold layered skirts, and heavy garlands; the smaller one wears a green and gold sari with floral garlands. Before them stands a white-draped seat or throne with a curved golden back, decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands, flanked by brass lamps and a kalasha-style vessel. On the right, a woman in white with an orange shawl stands near a peacock-feather fan. Overhead hang small coloured strings, and a blue draped cloth backs the figures.2007-10-14October 17 20072007-10-17A photograph of an outdoor pavilion with grey stone pillars and red velvet drapes, showing a large pair of deity murti figures seated on a white-draped platform. The figures have dark skin, one wears a green and orange turban and purple lower garment with a green sash, the other wears a red blouse and ornate gold necklaces. A golden cobra hood sits above a central white linga on a golden yoni base, flanked by two brass oil lamps. On the left, seated men in orange and saffron robes and turbans attend the ritual, and on the right a bare-backed sadhu in orange cloth sits with an outstretched hand. A small deity figure stands in a niche on the right.2007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09Photograph of a puja at an outdoor shrine at night. A priest in saffron-orange robes, wearing an ornate silver-and-black patterned cap and a beaded necklace, sits cross-legged at left, holding a bell and a lamp over a silver tray of offerings. Behind him stand two large statues of deities: the left one has a green-and-red turban and white pearl necklaces; the right one wears a red and pink sari with orange trim, gold ornaments and a garland, holding a ceremonial object. A white-draped altar below is decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands, and brass vessels and flowers sit on the floor. Strings of colourful lights hang overhead against a blue backdrop.2007-10-17Photo of a temple shrine with a stone pillared canopy. On the left stands a large deity murti in green, red and purple silk with gold border, holding a small figure. At centre is a white-draped shivalinga-style lingam beneath a gold cobra hood. In front, a seated man with long dreadlocked hair and white body markings wears saffron cloth and presses his palms together. Beside him, a bearded man in saffron robes kneels in prayer, and a woman in orange sits with folded hands. A brass lamp, a tray of bananas and fruit, flowers and a kalasha-like vessel lie on the floor. Other people stand in the background, and a printed copyright caption appears on the right.2007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09February 16 20072007-02-16October 17 20072007-10-17January 24 20082008-01-24