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A crowd of devotees gathers in front of a flower-decorated shrine with a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati under a marigold garland arch, a pair of bulls carved on the roof. Shrine is draped in orange, yellow and purple marigold garlands and a dark cloth canopy. Foreground devotees wear white dhotis and white shirts, some with yellow shawls; one man at center has a rudraksha-style neck garland and bare shoulders. A golden throne with red cushion sits at right. Dense tree foliage surrounds the scene, and a red-costumed performer appears at the left edge.

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A festival-decorated shrine at an outdoor temple setting, framed by dense trees. A gilded deity murti pair stands within a canopy of marigold and mixed flower garlands in orange, yellow, red and purple, with dark drapes behind. A priest in a bare-torso dhoti holds an offering up toward the deities while devotees stand in the foreground with palms pressed together. Two white bulls flank the roof above, and a golden throne-like seat sits at the right edge. The crowd is large, with many heads and shoulders visible in the foreground, partially cropped.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14Night outdoor ritual at a temple-style pavilion with a large decorated deity murti behind an altar, garlanded in yellow, white and red flowers, with banana plants and hanging tassels above. A seated figure in a red-cushioned throne in the centre is dressed in white with a garland, and priests in white dhotis and pink headcloths perform rites around a flower-strewn platform. Many devotees in white and colourful clothes sit on mats facing the stage, while a bare-chested priest in the foreground faces the altar. Strings of lights and a video camera on a tripod are visible. Activity suggests abhishekam and puja.2016-12-02December 22 20162016-12-22 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesNight-time ritual photograph of an outdoor pandal decorated with banana plants, marigold garlands and hanging lamp strings, with a bright shrine at the back holding deity murtis draped in yellow and orange garlands. In front, a priest in white sits before a small fire and offering setup while attendants in tan clothing and a man in a red-and-white head wrap assist. A large seated crowd of devotees in white, cream and pastel clothing sits on colourful striped mats facing the shrine, their backs to the camera.2016-12-02A large outdoor pandal decorated with marigold garlands, orange ribbons and banana-leaf pillars shows a dense crowd of devotees, mostly in white clothes, seated on the ground facing a raised altar. At the centre stands a deity murti draped in flowers beneath a lit sign, with priests in white moving around the platform and a red cloth hanging at one side. The scene suggests a puja or darshan gathering, with many people photographed from behind.2007-01-01A temple shrine decorated with marigold and orange-yellow garlands and purple flower strands along the roof edge and sanctum frame. Inside the shrine, a seated deity murti with a crown and silver-embellished figures stands with a flowing water stream, while a priest in a white dhoti and a pink-striped cloth offers worship with a tray of flowers and offerings. A second attendant in orange cloth stands at left, and another man in white works at a red-cushioned throne-like seat at the right foreground. Dark maroon curtains hang at the sides, banana leaves frame the scene, and a painted panel above shows a seated pair of deities flanked by nandi bulls.2018-04-14A photograph of a decorated shrine with a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, purple and pink. A priest in a pink dhoti bends to make offerings at the central image, while another attendant in an orange cloth stands beside him. A cameraman in a white dhoti films the ritual from the right, beside a gilded throne draped in red. Above the shrine, a painted panel shows Shiva and Parvati seated with nandi bulls. Oil lamps and flower offerings sit on the platform.2018-04-14A photograph taken from behind a person with long dark hair bound up high on the head, wearing a rudraksha mala across the head and a gold ceremonial necklace over bare shoulders, facing a temple shrine. Marigold and rose garlands drape the shrine's canopy and the murtis. Two decorated bronze or silver deity murtis stand under a gilded arch, flanked by a small figure of a dancing or seated deity and bulls on the roof. A priest in white dhoti with a pink cloth stands at the shrine lifting a lit oil lamp.2018-04-14Night outdoor ritual before a large crowd seated on mats. Behind a red-draped platform, a seated figure in a red chair is at the centre of the stage, with a garlanded deity murti and a tall gold-framed canopy behind him. Shirtless priests in white dhotis attend the platform and handle kalasha-like vessels set with yellow flowers. Devotees in white, pastel and saree-style clothing fill the foreground, many women with hair up. A cameraman with a tripod stands at left. Banana plants and marigold garlands decorate the stage, consistent with an abhishekam-style puja. The seated figure shows no distinctive visible cues such as saffron robes, a crown or rudraksha malas, so his identity is uncertain.2016-12-02