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Night-time photograph of a decorated processional deity murti on a golden ornate palanquin-style frame, draped with white, red, yellow and green flower garlands. The central murti wears a tall crown, jewelled necklace and a red-and-green cloth. A man in a white shirt leans over the frame adjusting the decoration. At right, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron top and orange dhoti-style wrap and holds a folded white paper, looking toward the murti. The background is dark, lit by the scene's ambient light.

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Night outdoor photo at a dark sandy site with silhouetted trees. In the foreground at left, a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange top and orange shawl, standing with hands clasped, facing right. Center, a deity murti sits on a wooden palanquin with a gilded arched canopy, draped in red and green cloth, garlanded with red, white and multicoloured flower strands and wearing gold ornaments. Two men in white shirts attend the palanquin, one bending to adjust the decorations. A partially visible person in white at the right edge.2006-09-02A nighttime photograph of a golden ceremonial palanquin-style frame decorated with a deity murti garlanded in white and red flowers, with a gold crown and jewelled ornaments. A man in a white t-shirt with a rudraksha mala on the left steadies the golden frame while a man in an orange t-shirt with glasses stands centre-right looking down at it. On the right, a long-haired person in a saffron-orange robe stands beside another gold frame. Wooden crates and dark background suggest an outdoor setting at night.2006-09-02Night photograph of a procession scene. In the left foreground, a person with long dark curly hair in an orange-saffron sleeveless top and matching flowing wrap stands with their back to the camera, one hand raised at the side, holding a sheet of paper. On the right, a man in a yellow-and-blue plaid shirt with a wristwatch leans over a draped cream cloth. In the centre is a deity murti or utsava image adorned with gold crown and ornaments, garlanded with red, white, yellow and green flower garlands, and wearing a green and red garment. A dark wooden framed palanquin or carrier is partly visible behind it, and a small figure in dark clothing appears near the back. The background is black.2006-09-02A gilded statue of a seated figure in orange robes and a matching orange head cloth, with long black hair and a rudraksha mala, is the central subject. It sits on a throne-like seat decorated with garlands in white, red, magenta and green, topped by an ornate gold canopy with floral and scroll repoussé work. Two men stand behind the throne: one in a white shirt with his hands raised to the canopy, and a second partly visible behind it. The background is dark.2006-09-02Night outdoor photo of a procession or ceremony. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron robe draped over an orange t-shirt and smiles. Beside him, a man in white ritual dress with an orange sash and a rudraksha mala looks on. At left, a bald older man in a yellow checked shirt bows toward two garlanded deity murtis, one a metal figure with a crown and gold ornaments wrapped in red, yellow and white flower garlands. At right, a gold-topped palanquin or throne is covered with a beige cloth, and a white-clad attendant stands beside it. The three shows strong ceremonial setting with flower garlands and a dark background.2006-09-02A night photograph of a ritual procession with three metal deity murtis on a wooden cart or platform, each draped in layered garlands of green, yellow, red and white flowers and gold ornaments. The central murti wears a tall crown and a gold breastplate, flanked by two smaller figures in ornate jewellery. In the left foreground a person in an orange top and orange dhoti, with long dark hair, stands with back partly turned, holding a printed sheet of paper. Two people in white clothing stand behind at the left edge, and a white cloth drapes the cart behind the murtis.2006-09-02September 10 20062006-09-10Night-time photo of a festival procession beside a golden deity murti decorated with a red and gold crown, pearl garland, jewelled ornaments and a colourful flower arch of yellow, red, green and blue blossoms. A smiling man with long curly hair wears a saffron-orange wrap over an orange shirt and holds his hand to his chest while standing at the right. Behind him a man in an orange t-shirt raises an arm, another person in white stands beside, and a white canopy cloth hangs at left. A partial figure in white appears at the far right edge. The scene is dim with the murti and flowers brightly lit.2006-09-02A night-time photograph of a temple abhishekam-style worship before a large deity murti decorated with dense red, yellow and white flower garlands and a red-and-gold textile backdrop. The murti wears an orange-red and gold turban-style crown, carries a trident and a sword, and is dressed in silver and gold embellished garments. Two priests stand at left and centre-left: a young priest in white ritual cloth with a gold necklace and white body markings, and a bare-chested priest with long dreadlocks, white markings on the arms and chest, gold beaded jewellery and an orange dhoti, who is gently holding and adjusting the trident and sword. Gold-framed ornate arch surrounds the shrine.2016-11-06A photograph of a ritual dressing of a deity murti in a golden arched shrine draped with red fabric. A priest in an orange dhoti, bare-chested and wearing a gold necklace, holds up a white cloth with yellow border. The deity is adorned with thick garlands of red and yellow flowers and green leaves, and a crown, staff and ornaments. Two smaller attendant figures flank the central murti. Strings of colourful fabric hang at the top of the frame, and the scene is lit at night.2016-11-06November 06 20162016-11-06November 06 20162016-11-06