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A photograph of a temple ritual inside a tented hall with red carpet and string lights. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe with a long pink-and-white flower garland stands at centre, one arm raised. To his left, attendants in orange dhotis and gold-yellow garlands hold brass trays of flowers and offerings. On the right, a large golden deity murti is decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers, with a tall brass oil lamp in the foreground. A banana plant and a dark stone shivalinga-style form stand nearby.

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A bearded man in a rust-brown robe and white-and-pink flower garland raises his right arm while throwing yellow powder or flower petals into the air beside a richly decorated deity murti. Behind him, several saffron-clad attendants with long hair and beaded necklaces carry silver trays of fruit, flowers and offerings. The deity murti is heavily adorned with marigold, rose and white garlands, a gold crown and decorated frame. Bright lamps, banana plant leaves and a red-carpeted floor surround the scene under a tented ceiling.2016-12-19 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple-style tent during a ritual. A bearded man in a reddish-brown robe and a long lavender-and-white flower garland stands center, one arm raised high and holding something, with a red tika on his forehead. To the left, attendants in orange and saffron garments wearing yellow marigold garlands hold silver trays of flowers and offerings. On the right, a large deity murti is elaborately dressed in red and orange garments and heavy yellow and white marigold garlands, with gold crowns and ornaments. Brass lamps and yellow flower decorations surround the altar, and a banana plant and a black stone figure appear in the background.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph inside a decorated temple hall at night, with a red carpet and a tent-like ceiling. A bearded man in an orange-brown robe and a long pink-and-white flower garland stands at centre, one hand extended toward a large deity murti. Behind him a helper in orange clothing and bead necklaces, with a tilak mark, carries a brass tray of flowers. On the right, a large deity murti is heavily adorned with yellow, orange and white flower garlands and a gold crown, with brass oil lamps in front. Banana leaves, yellow flower arches and a golden palanquin-style stand fill the background. Several other people in orange and white attire are partly visible at left.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A man with long dreadlocked hair and a beard, wearing a rust-brown saffron-toned robe and a pale pink and white flower garland, stands barefoot on a red carpet and performs worship at a richly decorated altar. He holds a ceremonial lamp and a small implement in his hands. Before him sits a golden throne-like seat draped in yellow silk and heaped with marigold, rose and white jasmine garlands. Behind it, a large deity murti with a crown is adorned with flowers. A black stone figure stands to the left, and a silver oil lamp and silver offering trays are placed on the floor. Scattered petals cover the carpet, and a green banana plant and yellow floral arches frame the setting.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19