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A photograph of a festival scene with two large golden utsava murti figures seated on a platform, one wearing an orange turban and the other a dark headdress with a teal and gold sari. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands and layered white and gold necklaces. In the foreground a person in an orange sleeveless top and orange cloth leans over the platform, reaching toward the decorated base where a white cloth, a silver-and-red jewelled breastplate and marigold garlands are arranged. Behind them hangs a purple cloth with gold embroidery including a trident motif, and colourful balloons float at the upper left and right. A partially visible person stands at the left edge.

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December 24 20072007-12-24December 25 20072007-12-25December 24 20072007-12-24December 25 20072007-12-25December 31 20092009-12-31A devotee in an orange sleeveless top and orange sari leans over a decorated festival image, placing a hand on a copper kalasha-like vessel draped with orange cloth. Behind, two golden metal utsava murti figures stand: one wears an orange turban and necklaces, the other a teal and gold sari, jewelled ornaments and a flower garland. Yellow and red flower garlands and white jasmine wreaths surround the setup, with silver-and-jewelled ornaments on a white-clothed platform below. Colourful balloons appear at the upper left and a brass lamp sits in the foreground.2007-12-24A photograph of a devotee in an orange sleeveless top and orange cloth performing ritual worship on a large golden deity murti. The murti wears an orange turban, a black hair bun with a jewelled tiara, a long white and silver necklace, a red and yellow marigold garland, and a teal and gold brocade skirt. The devotee's right hand touches the murti's face while the left hand holds a small brass vessel. Colourful decorations and a lilac cloth backdrop are visible at the edges.2007-12-24July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A 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.2009-12-25July 07 20092009-07-07A 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.2011-12-14