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A devotee in an orange saffron sari bends forward at a shrine, pouring or touching a golden kalasha-shaped vessel set atop a golden peetha. Behind is a white horse figure with a red-and-gold bridle and a decorated deity murti draped in teal and garlands of purple, yellow and white flowers. A small white figure with a red turban and red cloth sits at the base, adorned with garlands. Brass oil lamps, a brass pot, fruits and flower offerings surround the shrine. A decorated deity figure with garlands appears at the right edge.

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December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A person in an orange-red robe with a gold-edged border bends forward at the left, both hands raised to a tall golden kalasha-like vessel topped with a metal finial. Behind it stands a white-and-red deity murti draped in red cloth, adorned with garlands of white, purple, yellow and magenta flowers and a red cap. A white horse-headed figure with a bridle decorates the background. Brass lamps, a golden vessel, fruit, bowls and marigold petals sit on a low table in front, with a small framed figure on the right.2008-12-29A devotee in an orange saffron garment bends forward at a shrine, one hand resting on a tall gilded kalasha-like pot. Before them stands a white statue of a seated figure in red robes with a red turban, a cloth-draped figure with a garland of white and orange flowers. Long garlands of purple, white and yellow flowers hang from a white horse with a red-and-gold bridle behind. Fruits, a brass vessel, a small oil lamp and incense sticks sit in the foreground, with smoke rising. The setting appears to be a temple or ceremonial shrine with gold-patterned panels.2008-12-29A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden-framed arch holding deity murtis draped in flower garlands of purple, white, yellow and red. A devotee in an orange robe bends forward at left, hands on a tall golden kalasha-like vessel. A white horse figure stands at left and a golden palanquin-like stand sits at right. Fruit, a brass pot, a plate of yellow flowers and a silver bowl lie on the step in front. The devotee is a physical person; the figures behind are statues. Ritual abhishekam or puja setting.2008-12-29A priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white garland and gold armlet stands at left, holding a tall brass oil lamp (aarti) toward a shrine. Behind him, a decorated deity murti with a white horse-like vahana, a gold crown and a turquoise dress is adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. Brass vessels, fruit, flowers and incense sticks sit on a tray in the foreground, with a gold palanquin-like altar and a small figure in red and white garlands nearby. The setting is an open temple pavilion with a blue cloth curtain.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29