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A photograph of a temple-style ritual in an outdoor canopy setting, with leafy green branches and a strip of hanging green leaves overhead. Two large deity murti stand at left: one a dark-haired goddess figure with a red-and-white face, red-lined eyes, a gold necklace and a garland of green and red beads, the other a golden-skinned male deity with curly black hair, an ornate gold-and-white collar and a sheer orange-yellow dhoti-style drape. At right, a man with a full dark beard, a red tilak on his forehead, a gold beaded necklace and a brown-orange shawl smiles and gestures toward a silver tray of marigold and pink flowers. Behind him, a red umbrella and white flower garlands are visible. A bare-shouldered devotee in white stands at the lower right edge, and a few other people are partly visible in the background.

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October 08 20162016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08A photograph of a ritual before two large painted deity murti figures in an outdoor setting with leafy trees and a strand of leaf bunting overhead. On the left, a tall goddess figure with dark flowing hair, a white ornate crown, red-and-gold jewelled necklaces and a raised pink hand stands beside a golden-skinned male deity murti in a yellow-orange dhoti with a green sash and jewelled ornaments. A bearded man with long dark hair on the right wears a saffron-brown garment, layered gold and rudraksha-style necklaces, and a pink-and-white flower garland; he extends his hand toward the male murti in a blessing gesture. A metal plate of marigold and rose petals sits in the foreground, and a few devotees, some bare-chested, stand behind. A camera operator is visible at the left edge.2016-10-08Photograph of a devotional scene under a leafy canopy strung with mango-leaf festoons. On the right, a bearded man with long dark hair wears an orange-brown robe, a long rudraksha-style mala, a heavy gold necklace, a flower garland of pink and white blooms with red roses, and gold earrings and bangles; he raises his right hand toward the figures on the left. Beside him stands a large painted clay deity murti with dark curly hair, golden skin, a jewelled gold waist-cloth and a decorated sash, next to a fierce dark-haired goddess murti with a crown and white floral adornments. Behind them, a few onlookers watch, and a brass tray of marigolds and petals sits in the foreground. Several people are visible in the background. The man's appearance shows some cues such as long hair and layered mala and gold necklaces, but his identity is uncertain.2016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08Outdoor photograph of a devotional murti installation at a temple pandal under green leaves and strings of white flowers. A man with long dark hair and a full beard, wearing a saffron-brown dhoti-style garment, many gold chains, a rudraksha mala and layered garlands of pink and white flowers, touches the forehead of a large white-and-gold clay deity murti with long black hair, while holding a silver tray of flower petals and garlands. A tall female deity murti with a crown and black hair stands at left; a rooster-shaped brass lamp rests in the lower left. Devotees stand in the background under red umbrellas and a red canopy.2016-10-08 +1 copiesOctober 08 20162016-10-08October 11 20132013-10-11October 08 20162016-10-08