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Festive ritual photograph beside a decorated deity pair in a temple hall. Two painted murti figures sit on a gilded, flower-garlanded stage: the left figure wears a teal-blue robe and orange skirt, holds a trident and a yellow turban; the right figure wears a red-and-gold embroidered dress and gold jewellery. Marigold and red flower garlands drape the pillars and arch. On the right, a standing man in a gold-embroidered sherwani and cream turban raises one hand, holding a silver vessel, while another man in orange robes at the lower right extends a hand toward him. Gold lamps and a flower-festooned pillar frame the scene.

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Festive photo of a temple wedding ritual. Two large deity murtis are dressed in silk: the figure on the left wears a teal-blue garment and holds a tall staff, while the figure in the centre wears a red embroidered sari and gold jewellery with a veil. A flower garland with red, yellow and white blooms frames them and a brass lamp stands at the left edge. A man at right, wearing a cream embroidered sherwani, a pale turban and a long-haired look, raises one arm while rose petals fall from above. A second man in orange clothing at lower right holds a silver tray of offerings. Hindu ritual, with a shrine and offerings.2009-06-09A photograph of a temple ritual in an ornately decorated shrine. Two large murti statues of a deity couple are seated on a throne-like altar, the male figure in a teal and orange-pink outfit holding a trident, the female figure in a red and gold dress with a gold necklace. Both are heavily garlanded with red, yellow and white flower garlands. In front, a standing man in a gold-embroidered sherwani with a cream turban holds a lit oil lamp aloft in a brass vessel, while a golden kalasha-like vessel stands beside a garlanded decorated pillar. Dim lighting and a plaster ceiling frame the scene, with a few partially visible people at the lower right edge.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a Thirukalyanam-style wedding ceremony at a temple. Two large festival murti figures stand on a raised platform: on the left, a blue-clad deity holding a trident-like staff with a turban and crown; in the centre, a red and gold embroidered deity bride wearing a veil, gold necklaces and a flower in her hand. To the right, a man in a gold brocade sherwani and cream turban throws petals or rice into the air with one raised hand, while another hand holds a silver vessel decorated with flowers. Marigold and rose garlands fill the background, and a red curtain frames the arch.2009-06-09Festival photograph inside a decorated shrine with garlanded processional figures. Two large painted deity murti stand side by side: the left one wears a teal and blue robe with a gold trident-like staff and a tall turban, and the right one wears a red and gold embroidered gown with a gold necklace and a red fruit in hand. Both are draped with red, yellow and white flower garlands. On the right, a man in a gold brocade sherwani and cream turban raises one arm, with a silver vessel and a flower garland in view. Rose petals drift in the air and an ornate gold frame surrounds the scene.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09Photograph of a festival scene at night in front of a flower-decorated altar. Two large gilded deity murtis stand at left and centre: a male figure in a teal and gold robe with a golden turban and trident-like staff, and a female figure in a red and gold gown with a veil and gold jewellery, holding a flower. A living man at right wears a cream-gold embroidered kurta and a cream turban with a red shawl, raising his hands near the murtis as petals scatter through the air. Marigolds and red flowers frame the altar behind them.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09