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A photo of a temple hall showing a row of decorated metal deity murtis draped in white jasmine garlands and red flower garlands, seated on coloured cloth covers in pink, blue and orange. Brass kalasha pots with flowers and mango leaves stand on silver trays along the right in front of the murtis. Several people in white and orange clothing sit at the far right edge near the murtis. No one is clearly identifiable as a person in the frame.

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December 23 20102010-12-23A temple courtyard ritual with a homa fire pit built from stacked brown bricks, smoke rising from the embers. Two priests sit on the orange cloth at left: one bald and bare-chested with a sacred thread, the other in white dhoti with a white shawl, tending the fire and offerings. Several garlanded deity murtis stand on coloured cloths of pink, teal, orange and blue, with brass kalasha pots holding green leaves and coconuts in front. Orange curtains hang at the sides, a large decorated deity shrine with floral garlands stands at the back, and a few figures sit in the background near a red-and-white painted wall.2010-12-23A photograph of a temple shrine with several metal deity murtis dressed in saffron and white garlands on orange and blue draped cloth. A young man with a shaved head, wearing orange robes with gold borders, stands at right adjusting the figures. Behind them stand stone pillars, a large deity image adorned with marigold garlands, and red curtains. Brass lamps and offerings sit at the front, with a decorative orange-and-red panel at the top right.2010-12-23May 03 20122012-05-03Photograph of a temple setting with several ornately dressed metal and wooden deity murtis seated on draped cloths. The central figures wear orange and gold garments and tall decorated crowns, with white jasmine garlands and red flowers draped over them. A blue cloth covers a platform in front of the right group, and brass kalasha-style vessels with leaves and yellow flowers stand on a white tiled floor. Behind them are more garlanded murtis, a carved stone wall and a red-and-white striped pillar. No physical people are visible.2010-12-23May 03 20122012-05-03A photograph inside a temple sanctum decorated with gold arches, red drapes and carved stone pillars. Two large deity figures stand behind, one in blue and one in green dress, with crowns, necklaces and staffs. Smaller seated deity murtis are garlanded with red, yellow and white flower strands in front, one in yellow and one in orange-and-white. On the right stands a woman in an orange sari with bare arms, facing the shrine, apparently offering worship. Oil lamps are set in the foreground arches.2012-05-03A night-time ritual setup with four ornate golden arched shrines draped in red, yellow, green and magenta fabrics. Each shrine holds deity murtis decorated with white jasmine garlands and red flower garlands, placed on cushioned seats. In the foreground are offering trays with flower garlands, brass vessels, bowls of fruit and sweets, bundles of sticks, and blocks of yellow turmeric paste with brass tools. No people are visible.2013-03-07March 07 20132013-03-07A photograph of a temple-style ritual setting with several deity murtis draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers, seated on gilded thrones under golden umbrellas and ornate arched canopies. Two men sit cross-legged on the left and centre foreground; the central man wears a saffron upper cloth over white dhoti with flower garland and sits on a silver stool, while the other wears a white dhoti and maroon-striped shawl. Both have sandalwood or ash markings on arms. A teal-draped altar on the right holds a small brass kalasha and rose petals. No distinctive appearance cues establish a person in person.2015-07-13December 23 20102010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23