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A partial view through a maroon velvet curtain into a decorated shrine. Inside, a pale statue of a standing deity figure with ornaments stands beside a gold-framed doorway hung with multicolored tassels and flower garlands in red, white and purple. A colorful striped cloth covers the foreground table, and a brass bell or lamp is visible at the lower right. No people are clearly visible; only a hand at the right edge and a partially visible arm appear.

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August 12 20172017-08-12August 12 20172017-08-12August 12 20172017-08-12Photograph of a ceremonial stage framed by deep red velvet curtains. A seated man in a golden crown with a white flower garland and rudraksha mala sits within a decorated wooden canopy hung with multicoloured tassels and marigold garlands, while a deity murti stands in pink to the right. In the foreground, a person in an orange-saffron turban and orange shawl with long hair stands with a brass bell or lamp, and a striped cloth-covered seat lies at the lower edge. A decorated umbrella with red, green and gold panels stands at the right.2017-08-12August 12 20172017-08-12August 12 20172017-08-12A photograph of a temple ritual seen through a gap in dark red draped curtains. In the centre, a deity murti stands in an alcove decorated with multicolored tassel garlands, marigold and flower garlands, and a yellow canopy. In the foreground, a priest in orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair, holds a bell in one hand and a small handheld lamp is visible at left. A second figure in orange holds a flame. Striped cloth covers the ledge, and purple light falls on the shrine.2017-08-12A man in a brown dhoti-style garment and a red and white flower garland stands on a red carpet beside a tall ornate golden pillar draped with pink sheer fabric, holding a silver handbell in one hand and a small object in the other. Behind him, a second person in an orange garment stands at left. To the right, a deity murti is dressed in elaborate orange, blue and gold silk garments with sequined borders and surrounded by white and orange flower garlands. Brass oil lamps sit in the foreground near the base of the figure. A red cloth hangs over a small wall-mounted niche, and a silver lamp stand appears at the lower right. The setting is a tented pavilion with stage lighting.2016-05-22May 22 20162016-05-22May 22 20162016-05-22A photograph of a ritual arati in front of a shrine framed by deep red curtains. On the left, a figure in orange robes holds a lit flame aloft. On the right, a person in an orange turban and orange shawl holds a brass lamp in one hand and a handbell in the other. Inside the shrine, a deity murti stands under a canopy hung with multicoloured garland tassels and flower garlands, lit in pink light. The floor carries a patterned mat, and striped cushions sit at the bottom of the frame.2017-08-12August 12 20172017-08-12 +1 copies