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Close view of deity murti in a flower-decorated procession setting. A standing metal or stone deity figure is draped in an orange cloth and heavily garlanded with pink gladiolus-type flowers, white jasmine strands, and orange marigolds. Beside it, a second garlanded murti rests on a purple cloth with white and orange flower garlands. Yellow and red marigold garlands hang on a wooden stand. Coconut halves, a brass lamp stand with a small flame, leaves and a green plant sit in the foreground.

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October 25 20062006-10-25October 15 20062006-10-15A close photograph of a seated figure's feet on a gold-toned throne or peetha, the bare golden-brown foot wearing an ankle chain and white dhoti hem with gold border. Garlands of white, pink, yellow and green flowers drape the seat and the figure's legs, with loose pink and magenta petals scattered on the floor. A small dark bowl with white contents sits at left. The setting is a worship room with wooden flooring. The figure's face is not visible, so no identity is asserted here.2006-10-21A small gold-coloured deity murti stands on a gold pedestal, draped in a gold sari and silver jewellery, dressed with a dense garland of white jasmine and yellow marigold strands and red and pink flowers. A bare foot in white clothing with a maroon border steps onto the pedestal at left. Brass items including a bell, a steel bowl and a kalasha-like vessel sit at the base amid scattered petals and flowers, indicating a puja or abhishekam setting.2006-10-30A photograph of a ceremonial lingam-shaped object. A small dark red cloth covers its top, with a silver-rimmed ornament at its base. The offering rests on a bright yellow silk cloth beside a maroon fabric and a green patterned textile. Behind it, large garlands of purple, orange and white flowers are arranged. No people are visible in the scene.2010-11-05November 24 20152015-11-24A close photograph of a deity murti heavily decorated with garlands of pink and red roses, white jasmine strands and yellow marigolds, with green leaves interwoven. The murti wears a pearl necklace and a red-stoned ornament at the chest. Beside it, a second floral garland of pink roses and white jasmine rests on a yellow cloth with a maroon border. At the upper left, a bare foot in a brown footwear with a white dhoti hem is visible, and scattered rose petals cover the surfaces. A small metal vessel stands at left and printed pages lie at right.2006-10-24October 28 20062006-10-28October 23 20062006-10-23July 13 20142014-07-13Close view of a decorated ritual object draped in a white and yellow jasmine garland with pink hibiscus flowers, set on a yellow silk cloth with maroon and green woven borders. Behind it are larger garlands of purple and white flowers and orange marigolds. A silver ornament with blue beads sits at the top of the object. No people are visible in the frame.2010-11-05Close photograph of a seated figure's bare feet resting on a heap of yellow marigold and pink and white petals scattered over the floor, a padapuja style offering. The figure wears an orange saffron garment and a garland of yellow and red flowers hangs at the waist. Gold-coloured footrests or a low dais frame the feet, with white draped cloth and orange fabric at the sides. Petals also fall across the saffron cloth.2007-12-25