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Photo of a temple shrine during a ritual. Two figures in orange and saffron robes stand before a garlanded deity murti with an ornate crown, jewelled necklaces and a multicoloured headdress; the garlands are yellow, white, purple and red. The figure on the left leans forward holding a small tray, while the figure in the middle reaches toward the deity's ornaments. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and a small seated figure in orange sits at the base. Pink drapery and carved golden arches frame the scene.

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December 28 20082008-12-28December 31 20082008-12-31December 28 20082008-12-28December 30 20092009-12-30December 31 20082008-12-31Outdoor temple-style setting with a golden canopy arch. On the left, a young man in orange robes kneels holding a metal vessel, while a woman in an orange kurta with a magenta and white garland stands beside a tray of fruit and offerings. Behind them is a large deity murti with a gold crown, adorned with heavy white, yellow and red flower garlands and gold jewellery. A small white-clad statue in a red cap and red garland sits in front of the altar. Blue drapery hangs in the background, and a yellow flower garland drapes the right side of the altar.2008-12-31Outdoor temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Two people in orange-saffron robes stand and kneel at an altar: a woman in orange holds a silver tray with offerings toward a golden deity murti and a figure seated at the base in red and white. The murti wears an orange turban and ornate necklaces, with a gold arched frame behind. Brass oil lamps and metal vessels sit on the altar, with a blue cloth backdrop and green foliage at left.2008-12-31Photograph of a temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at left and center; the man at left holds a silver tray with a small lamp and leaves, while the centre man reaches up to adjust a garland on a large deity murti. Behind them, a pair of painted deity figures wear crowns and red and blue garments with gold jewellery. A gilded throne-like seat and a small white figurine dressed in saffron sit in the foreground, with a golden kalasha-like finial atop the central pedestal. Context suggests a puja or abhishekam setting.2009-12-27December 28 20082008-12-28A temple shrine scene with a golden deity murti of a seated goddess and a golden standing figure, both draped in marigold garlands of yellow, orange, purple and green, beneath a gold arched canopy. A man in an orange saffron robe, with long hair, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp, with his arm extended toward the deities. Another person in orange robes sits at left edge. Brass lamp stands, a gold-rimmed vessel and a small seated figure garlanded in orange flowers are arranged at the base. a person is not clearly identified here; the standing robed figure is a priest or devotee performing aarti.2009-12-30A woman in saffron-orange robes stands at left holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a decorated deity murti with gold crowns and garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers. The deities are seated under a gilded arch in a temple-like pavilion. In the foreground a small figure in orange and a white shawl with garlands sits beside ritual brass vessels, and a seated man in orange robes sits at the left edge. A brass lamp stand and kalasha-type vessels surround the altar. Some garland-decorated golden structure is placed before the murti.2009-12-30Photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A young man in saffron-orange robes stands at left holding a brass plate or tray with offerings. Behind him, a tall orange-clad figure stands before a large deity murti of a seated couple with crowns and jewelled necklaces, wearing a red-and-green patterned headwrap. The shrine is decorated with garlands in yellow, purple and white. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and a white marble figure in orange cloth sits in front. The arched golden frame and carved pillars surround the shrine, with trees visible outside.2008-12-28