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Night photograph of a tiered stone platform lined with rows of small deity murtis, many draped in yellow, orange and green garlands. At the top sits a larger shrine decorated with striped yellow and white floral garlands, holding figures of a deity and consort. In the centre foreground a man in saffron-red dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on a striped cloth, wearing a rudraksha mala and an orange turban, with a large bronze vessel and kalasha before him. Brass vessels, a silver palanquin-style canopy and small offerings of coloured powder fill the lower frame.

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Night photograph of a Thaipusam-style outdoor shrine set on tiered steps covered with rows of murti figures, most garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. At the centre top, a canopy framed with garlands holds a deity murti with a peacock-like form and figures in red and green garments. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a red-and-white shawl, a garland of white flowers and a dark headwrap, sits cross-legged at the base on a striped rug. Large bronze vessels and a silver palanquin with a canopy stand in the foreground, under floodlights and dark trees.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31Night-time outdoor ritual scene in front of a tiered wall of many small dark stone murtis, most draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A central shrine canopy with yellow, purple and white striped garland drapes frames a deity murti at the top. A seated man in a saffron-red dhoti and white ritual garland sits cross-legged in the centre foreground with hands folded, surrounded by brass kalasha vessels, a brass lamp stand and a silver palanquin-style canopy on the left. The floor is covered with a colourful striped cloth, scattered flower petals and coloured powders. The man's appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity; the scene reads as a devotee or priest seated in worship.2018-01-31Night photograph of a temple shrine staged with rows of dark stone and metal murtis, many garlanded with yellow and green marigold garlands. A central shrine framed by striped purple-and-yellow garland drapes holds a deity murti with raised arms; flanking figures include a figure in orange with a trident-like staff and a figure in green and gold with a tall headdress. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a long braided hair bun, rudraksha-style white flower garland and a wrapped headdress, sits cross-legged on a red-and-white cloth in front of a brass kalasha and lamps, appearing to conduct a puja. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit at the base.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31Night photo of an outdoor temple scene at Adi Kailash Aadheenam with a tiered white stepped platform lined with many dark stone murtis, each draped with garlands of yellow, orange and white marigolds. A central shrine canopy with striped garlanded pillars frames a deity murti dressed in colourful cloth. A seated priest in red-orange cloth and a white head wrap sits at the lower left beside silver ritual vessels and a pot, with heaps of kumkum, turmeric, flowers and offerings on a striped purple and pink cloth in front. No candidate for a person is visible in appearance.2018-01-31Night photograph of a staged ritual display of many dark stone or metal murtis, each draped in fresh marigold and yellow garlands, arranged on tiered steps. At the top, a decorated canopy with striped yellow, purple and white drapery frames a central deity murti. A seated man in red-and-maroon robes and a dark head covering sits on a platform at lower left, flanked by brass pots and lamps, with colourful rangoli powder and flower offerings spread across the floor in the foreground. A few onlookers are visible at the right edge.2018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31Night photograph of a temple display with rows of dark stone statues of saints or devotees, each draped in yellow and white marigold garlands, arranged on tiered steps. At the top centre, a deity murti sits on a decorated throne under a canopy of striped purple, yellow and white garland swags. In the foreground a man in a red dhoti and white shawl sits cross-legged with his palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a dark cap and a rudraksha-style garland. Silver ritual vessels and a silver palanquin-like object stand at the left edge, with flower petals scattered on a patterned cloth.2018-01-31