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Indoor temple scene with a large deity murti draped in bright garlands of red, orange, purple and white flowers on the left. In the centre a metal deity figure stands on a tall pedestal, while a figure in a red sari-style dress and devotees in white dhotis and kurtas stand with hands folded in namaskar. On the right a man in a rust-orange turban and orange-red robe wears a long white and red flower garland and stands facing the shrine. A small red-clad figure with beaded necklaces sits in the foreground near a table with a box and offerings, and another person in dark clothing walks in the background.

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February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19Indoor temple-style hall with warm amber stage lighting. In the foreground a man in a rust-orange turban and orange garment, wearing a long red and white flower garland, stands facing a deity murti on a raised golden platform, with a silver-clad metal murti of a standing deity and a smaller figure in front. Behind them a group of people in white dhotis and kurtas, some with prayer-folded hands and rudraksha-style necklaces, stand watching. Floral garlands drape a wall decoration at left, and a red-sari-clad woman stands nearby. Ritual worship in progress.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19November 11 20172017-11-11October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a festival or temple-style ritual where a line of devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some with saffron-red shawls and rudraksha malas, stand around a table holding gilded metal deity murtis. The central golden murti wears a tall crown and a dense layered bead and gold necklace, with a smaller murti in a red-and-gold dress beside it. Another small murti in a red-and-saffron turban and beads stands at the left, and a matching figure is at the right. Behind them, a large floral arrangement of red, pink, yellow and green garlands frames a decorated shrine with a deity figure. A woman in a dark saffron sari stands at the left edge. The scene suggests a procession or shrine ceremony.2015-02-17 +1 copiesJuly 09 20152015-07-09October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesNight procession at an outdoor temple-style ground. In the foreground a man with a maroon turban, rust-brown dhoti-style garment, pink-and-white flower garland and gold armlets walks forward with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him, a crowd of devotees in saffron-orange robes and white dhotis stands with hands folded in anjali. A man in white holds a small brass lamp, and a yellow-and-red parasol appears at upper left. On the right, a decorated ratha or palanquin is heaped with orange marigold garlands, yellow flower strings and purple blossoms, with deity murti figures visible among them. Flower petals are scattered on the ground and colourful striped mats lie underfoot.2017-11-11A night-time temple-style stage scene with white draped cloth and a carved arch framed in marigold and rose garlands. On the left a man in a red-orange turban and red-orange cloth, wearing a red-orange garland, stands facing the centre. Behind him, a line of metal deity murtis on a wheeled wooden cart or platform, including a standing figure with a trident and a figure in ornate jewellery. A woman in a dark maroon sari with a mala holds a small lamp or offering among the murtis, and another woman in red stands beside her. To the right, men in white dhotis and white kurtas, one with a white shawl, stand watching. Plants sit in the foreground. A large stone pillar or kalasha-like column stands behind the murtis. Oil lamps and a ritual procession setting are visible.2015-02-17 +1 copiesDim temple interior with deity murtis and statues decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and red fabric. In the centre, a person in a white head-covering and long white garment stands with hands together at a shrine, while a man in white dhoti with a red shawl stands to the left. A seated red-clad figure rests before the altar, with brass puja vessels and lamps on the ledge. Several other people in white and red garments stand around the shrine, and a figure in teal clothing is visible at the right edge.2007-11-09