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A photograph of a devotee in an orange sleeveless top and orange cloth performing ritual worship on a large golden deity murti. The murti wears an orange turban, a black hair bun with a jewelled tiara, a long white and silver necklace, a red and yellow marigold garland, and a teal and gold brocade skirt. The devotee's right hand touches the murti's face while the left hand holds a small brass vessel. Colourful decorations and a lilac cloth backdrop are visible at the edges.

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A photograph of a golden metal deity murti in a temple setting, adorned with an orange and gold garment, a green and orange silk skirt, layered flower garlands in yellow, white, purple and red, and a crown with jewelled ornaments. A person in an orange sleeveless top, seen from behind with curly dark hair, reaches up toward the murti's arm. Stone architecture and a ceiling beam appear above.2007-12-25December 24 20072007-12-24Close photo of a golden processional deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red flowers, silver jewellery and a teal and red cloth. A priest in an orange-red sleeveless garment with a white flower garland and long dark hair reaches up to touch the murti's head. A brass vessel is visible at the lower left, and a silver arm ornament sits on the murti's upper arm. The setting is a stone temple structure with a purple and gold cloth draped at the right.2007-12-24July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph taken from below of a large golden metal deity murti, decorated with a black crown, layered garlands of yellow, white, magenta and purple flowers, a green and orange silk garment, and silver jewellery. On the left, a person in an orange sleeveless top and gold headband, with long curly dark hair, reaches up to touch or adjust the murti's raised arm and head. The setting is a stone temple ceiling and pillar.2007-12-25Photograph of a man in an orange saffron shawl and orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a tricolour-striped garland, standing beside a large gilded metal deity murti. The murti wears an orange turban, ornate jewelled necklaces, a red and teal brocade garment, and yellow and red marigold garlands. The man has long swept-back hair and a red bindi and stands with his hands near the statue's base in a temple hall with stone walls.2007-12-24July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a festival scene with two large golden utsava murti figures seated on a platform, one wearing an orange turban and the other a dark headdress with a teal and gold sari. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands and layered white and gold necklaces. In the foreground a person in an orange sleeveless top and orange cloth leans over the platform, reaching toward the decorated base where a white cloth, a silver-and-red jewelled breastplate and marigold garlands are arranged. Behind them hangs a purple cloth with gold embroidery including a trident motif, and colourful balloons float at the upper left and right. A partially visible person stands at the left edge.2007-12-24June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesDecember 25 20092009-12-25