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A photograph of a festival ritual on an open temple-style stage with a grey stone ceiling and a blue backdrop. A standing man in saffron-orange robes, with a white turban, long dark hair, gold necklaces and a garland of white and orange flowers, smiles while holding a silver bowl over a golden kalasha wrapped in flower garlands of yellow, purple and white. Beside him a second man in orange clothing and a garland holds a small silver item. To the right, a gilded arch frames a large deity murti dressed in a teal and red embroidered silk garment, with a crown, flower garlands and an orange turban-like headdress. Ritual abhishekam setting.

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Outdoor temple-style stage photo during a festival procession. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and wrap, with a white flower garland and white head-cloth, stands at center smiling and holding a small brass plate, with a long pendant chain and bangles. Another man in orange clothing kneels at the lower left holding a lamp and a brass vessel. At right, large festival murtis of deities are dressed in teal, pink and red silks with garlands of yellow, white, orange and purple flowers, and a gold ornate arch frames them. A blue draped backdrop and stone columns are behind.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A photograph of a ritual at an outdoor shrine beneath a stone canopy with a gilded arched frame and blue draped backdrop. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and white head wrap, with a long white and orange garland, smiles while handling an ornament near deity murti. The deity figures wear red, teal and gold garments, crowns and gold necklaces, and are decorated with purple, yellow and white flower garlands. In the foreground a kalasha-like gold vessel is wrapped in garlands. At the left edge a smiling man in orange wears a garland and holds a silver plate with offerings. The scene suggests a festival puja or abhishekam.2008-12-29A photograph of a temple puja at an outdoor shrine beneath an arched golden frame. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels at left, holding a silver tray, while a second man in orange with a white head cloth and a white garland stands beside him. Behind them a deity murti is adorned with a large garland of purple, white and yellow flowers, and a golden kalasha-like vessel and fruit offerings sit on a golden stand and a platform. A blue cloth backdrop hangs at left. A small figure in pink and a second orange-robed attendant appear at the edges. Brass pots, lamps and flower offerings are arranged in front.2008-12-29March 03 20112011-03-03December 29 20082008-12-29A smiling man in an orange saffron robe and white turban with gold trim stands beside a decorated golden deity or palanquin, draped with a long white and magenta flower garland around his neck. He holds a pink flower near his chest. Behind him, a carved golden arch frames a deity murti adorned with colourful flower garlands, a peacock feather, and a gold crown-like headdress. A second man in an orange robe and gold necklaces, at lower left, holds a silver plate or tray. Stone architecture overhead with carved elephant reliefs. Blue draped cloth in the background. Photo appears taken at a temple-style procession or Brahmotsavam celebration.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A photograph of a temple scene in which a standing man in orange robes and a white turban-style headwrap, with a white and yellow flower garland, stands beside a large decorated deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a red-orange turban and gold crown, with a red and gold dress, and is heavily garlanded with yellow, white and purple flowers. A second figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at lower left holding a plate. Ornate gilded arch and carved stone pillars frame the altar, with hanging floral strands on the right.2008-12-27December 29 20082008-12-29Photograph of a temple festival scene under a stone canopy in front of a gilded arched frame. A priest in an orange-saffron robe stands at left, reaching forward to place a garland or flower on the head of a deity murti. The murti wears a turban-like headdress with a peacock-feather ornament and a red garment, while a second figure on the right in a teal and gold embroidered garment and gold jewellery is adorned with a flower-decorated vehicle or carrier. Colourful marigold and multicoloured flower garlands hang along the right side, and a white decorated bull figure stands at left beside a silver vessel and a kalasha with flower garlands in front. This appears to be a procession or abhishekam-style ritual adornment.2008-12-29