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A temple festival scene in which a shaven-headed man in an orange-red sleeveless top and orange dhoti leans forward to place a garland on a figure seated before a large deity murti. The murti wears orange and red garments, a jewelled necklace, and a golden crown, and stands under a canopy decorated with red, yellow and white flower garlands. In the foreground a person in white ceremonial clothes with an orange shawl and a bright orange-red turban sits on a white draped platform, with a garland of red and white flowers hanging across their shoulders. Brass lamps stand on either side, and green trees and stone pillars frame the outdoor setting.

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July 08 20092009-07-08July 07 20092009-07-07Inside a temple shrine, a man in a red sleeveless top and orange cloth stands at left, reaching toward a small figure in white and orange draped on a white cloth-covered platform in front of a large decorated deity murti. The murti shows two seated figures: the left one wears an orange crown and a red-and-gold necklace, the right one a gold crown and white and gold garlands over a blue skirt and orange robe. Both are heavily garlanded with marigolds and red and yellow flower strings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a gold arch frames the shrine. The scene appears to be a temple ritual of dressing or honouring a deity murti.2009-07-08A photograph inside a temple pavilion showing a man in red-orange sannyasi robes and a red sleeveless top draping an orange cloth over a shrine of two ornately dressed deity murtis, gold-faced and crowned, one in orange and one in blue, decorated with red, yellow and white garlands and gold jewellery. A white cloth with printed deity imagery is placed before them on a white-draped altar. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a brass vessel sits at the right. In the lower left, another man in orange clothes is partly visible, seated close to the altar. Green foliage is visible through the open pillars.2009-07-08A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers around a pair of large deity murtis. The murti on the right wears a crown and ornate gold jewellery and a bright orange sari with blue drapery, while the figure beside it wears a red-orange garment and holds a raised object. In front, a golden kalasha stands on a white-draped table with flower offerings. A person in an orange top with a long orange shawl stands at left, extending a hand toward the shrine, and a second person in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands beside them, holding a small vessel. Green trees appear in the background.2009-07-07A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arch behind two large deity murti seated on a raised platform, garlanded with yellow, red and white flower garlands. The left figure wears a red crown and gold jewellery, the right one a crown and orange sari with blue lower cloth. In front, a small seated figure in orange and red garments is decorated with a garland. A standing person in an orange-red robe, with a bare upper body and shaved head, extends an arm toward the shrine; a second person in white stands at the left edge. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha and offerings surround the platform.2009-07-08Photo of a temple ritual under a carved stone pavilion. A man in an orange-red robe and matching shawl stands at left, holding a small brass vessel and lamp near a flame. Behind him, a decorated deity murti pair sits on a raised platform garlanded with yellow, red and green flowers; the seated figure wears an orange sari and a crown, and the other wears a red-and-gold turban and a jewelled necklace. Brass oil lamps and a small metal lamp stand on the platform, with a red cloth hanging behind. Only one physical person is visible.2009-07-08July 07 20092009-07-07July 08 20092009-07-08July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A person in an orange robe bends forward with hands and forehead resting on a gold-coloured pot or stand draped in an orange cloth, appearing to perform worship. Behind is a large golden arch and two painted or gilded deity figures, one wearing an orange turban and red garments, with a bejewelled face and necklaces. Brass vessels, a lamp and a small blue seated figure sit at the base of the shrine among offerings. A printed backdrop panel of a woman is at left.2008-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26