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Photograph of devotees loading a decorated deity murti into the open rear hatch of a white car on a sunny day. A man in an orange kurta and dhoti stands at left with his back to the camera. A woman in a red and gold sari and a man in a bronze silk kurta bend over the trunk, reaching toward the murti, which wears a gold crown, a red-and-gold garment, and a green and red garland. Trees and a parked silver car are visible beyond the vehicle.

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A figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at the open rear hatch of a white van, pouring water from a golden kalasha onto a deity murti dressed in orange and red silk and heavily garlanded with red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds. The murti wears a silver crown and a large gold-and-silver necklace. Beside them, a woman in a turquoise blue and green sari holds a brass plate of flowers and rudraksha mala, and a man in the background holds a white flag. The scene suggests an abhishekam performed on a deity murti in the vehicle. Figure visible in the frame is the main officiant.2008-04-27October 14 20082008-10-14A photograph outdoors beside a white vehicle. In the centre stands a deity murti, dressed in a dark crown with gold and jewelled ornaments, a maroon sash, a large green stone pendant and layered gold necklaces. On the left a man in a white dhoti with a red-bordered cloth faces away, his back to the camera. On the right a man in a white shirt and green tie looks toward the murti, and a woman in a cream sari with gold border holds papers and stands close by. Houses and sky are visible behind them.2008-04-28A photograph at an entrance where a white van's rear hatch is open and a deity murti is seated inside the cargo area, decorated with a green and white garland and orange cloth. Beside it, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe and orange head wrap stands near a woman in a red blouse and orange sari with a long braid, and a woman in a blue sari holds a brass tray with a kalasha and white flowers. A man in a white striped shirt stands at the left foreground, and a small girl in white is visible behind them. The setting appears to be a public building entrance with white flags.A photograph of a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and wrap offering a golden kalasha-style vessel toward a deity murti seated in the open rear cargo area of a white vehicle. The murti is dressed in orange and green silk, adorned with red, white and yellow marigold garlands, a jeweled crown, and layered gold necklaces with a large green stone pendant. To the left, a woman in a blue and green sari with a red bindi and bangles stands beside a tray of flowers. Behind them, a white flag and other onlookers are visible near a white brick wall. Appearance cues for the man are limited (short swept-back hair, gold earring, saffron robe), so identity is uncertain; he is described by role as a priest performing an arati-like offering.2008-04-27A street scene beside a parked white minivan with its rear hatch open. A bald man in white dhoti lifts one end of a deity murti decorated with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers and gold ornaments, resting on a red and gold cloth. A man in white clothing with an orange shawl supports it from the car. In the foreground, a woman with long dark hair wears an orange sari. A saffron-robed woman in an orange shawl with a long beaded necklace reaches toward the murti, and a bare-footed woman in orange stands at right. Palm trees and houses line the road behind.2008-05-03A photograph taken outdoors in front of a suburban two-storey house with a tiled roof. Several devotees in white dhoti-style garments stand on the left and right, seen from behind. A woman on the left wears a white sari with a green-and-gold border and a rudraksha mala around her neck. In the centre, a decorated deity murti in a red and gold silk drape with a crown-like headpiece is being carried into a dark silver-grey vehicle through its open rear door. A young woman in a green sari with gold border and flowers in her hair stands beside it, and a man in white leans into the car to help guide the murti.2008-04-28Outdoor photo beside a white brick wall at a paved driveway. A man in saffron-orange robes with a matching headcloth stands at left, palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing beaded necklaces and bangles. Beside him a woman in a dark green sari holds a silver puja tray with a small lamp and offerings. Behind them a barefoot man in white dhoti and shawl, with white markings on his forehead and body, stands with hands folded. At right, the open rear hatch of a white minivan holds a deity murti draped in a blue and purple cloth, adorned with orange and white garlands and a crown. Several people are partly visible at the left edge.A photograph of a man in orange ochre clothing and a long orange-brown shawl, wearing a gold bead necklace and rudraksha-style beads, applying a sandalwood paste or vibhuti to his arm while holding a gold kalasha-style vessel with a spout near an open car door. A deity murti or image seated in the car is draped in pink and orange flower garlands, a blue and red silk cloth, and an orange head covering with a silver crown, as a crowd of onlookers stands outside. a person is described only by orange clothing and ceremonial gold ornaments; the man is a priest or devotee performing a car-side puja and abhishekam-style offering. The scene shows a car-based ritual with garlands and a gold vessel.A driveway beside a green hedge and tall shrubs, where a white minivan has its rear hatch open. Inside the cargo area sits a deity murti dressed in red cloth and draped with orange, red and white flower garlands, with a gold ornament at its centre. On the left, a woman with reddish hair and bare feet wears a red and orange sari-style garment with a purple-and-gold border and faces the van. On the right, a man in orange robes with a red-and-gold shawl, a rudraksha mala and a long gold-toned necklace holds a brass vessel in both hands. Two people are visible.2008-05-11A photograph taken at an open car boot of a white SUV, where a small gold-coloured murti is seated on the rear seat, wearing a red-orange crown-like headpiece, a multicoloured flower garland and a blue and maroon silk drape over a gold-embroidered cloth. A bearded man in white ritual clothing with a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a woman in orange robes leans into the car to tend the murti. Other hands and figures are partly visible at the edges, and a lamp-lit doorway is behind them. Printed copyright text overlays the image.Outdoor evening scene in a parking area beside a white building. A white minivan has its rear hatch open, revealing a decorated deity murti garlanded with orange and red flowers, with blue and yellow cloth draped behind it. In front, a bare-shouldered devotee in orange and peach cloth faces the van with hands folded, near a woman in orange sari holding a small metal vessel. Other devotees in white and blue saris stand nearby, one holding a tray of white offerings, and white flags stand at left. A man in a light robe stands near the left edge.