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Night photograph of a Brahmotsav Day-6 Maheshwara puja scene: two metal deity murtis seated on a decorated platform draped with yellow, white and purple marigold garlands and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a black beard, a gold-coloured trident-tipped staff and an orange garment; the figure on the right wears a red robe and a striped crown with rudraksha-style beads. A kalasha-like oil lamp burns in the foreground with fire. At the left edge, a person in white clothes holds a brass tray with a lamp. Red drapes and a white cloth backdrop frame the scene.

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A photograph of a ceremonial scene under an orange-draped canopy. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair and an orange turban sits with his back to the camera, wearing an orange-and-red cloth. Beside and above him, a golden deity murti with a crown-like headdress is adorned with dense garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. A man in white clothing on the left holds a white and gold cloth or umbrella over the scene. Orange drapes, a golden kalasha-style vessel and wooden rods frame the setting. Watermarked archive photo from a Brahmotsav Day-6 puja.2007-12-27December 27 20072007-12-27 +1 copiesA devotee in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap bows deeply with folded hands before a pair of large statues under an open stone-pillared pavilion. The central seated figure wears an orange turban, orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, holding a trident-like staff and a drum, with a second figure in orange clothing and a tall brown headdress beside it. Both statues are garlanded with thick chains of white, purple, yellow and green flowers, and a shiva-linga-style base sits in front heaped with garlands and green leaves. Orange cloth drapes the back wall and columns, and a second person in orange stands at the left edge. +1 copiesA photograph at a temple shrine showing a figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron headwrap adorning a golden-bodied deity murti seated on a throne. The standing person in orange drapes an orange shawl over the murti's shoulder and touches its crown area, while a second hand at left holds a gold tray with a red cloth. The murti wears a gold crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces, earrings and bangles, and sits before a red curtain framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers. A brass lamp stand appears at lower left. Two people are visible, counting only the standing figure and the partially visible tray holder.2010-12-27December 27 20072007-12-27December 27 20072007-12-27A figure in saffron-orange robes and a long, loose ponytail stands at the left, reaching toward a golden-faced deity murti seated on an ornate throne. The murti wears an orange garment, a tall orange-and-gold crown, a jeweled necklace, earrings, and bangles, with its hand raised. Behind it, a gold arched frame is draped with garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and purple flowers. At the lower left, a hand holds a gold tray with a red cloth, and a brass vessel with garlands sits nearby. a person wears a long orange shawl over orange clothing and a headband, with rudraksha-style adornments; the figure is performing a ritual adornment of the murti. No other people are visible.2010-12-27December 26 20072007-12-26December 27 20072007-12-27A photograph of a procession float or ratha carrying gilded murti figures decorated with flower garlands in red, white, yellow and purple. On the left a person in orange robes with a long dark swept-back hair and a pink headband reaches toward a figure in red garments and a red turban, holding a flower. On the right a gold-faced deity murti in a sea-green silk sari and orange drape wears a crown and jewellery. Garlands hang along the edge of the float, with a copper vessel and a white banner in the background.2007-12-25A photograph of a temple scene in which a standing man in orange robes and a white turban-style headwrap, with a white and yellow flower garland, stands beside a large decorated deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a red-orange turban and gold crown, with a red and gold dress, and is heavily garlanded with yellow, white and purple flowers. A second figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at lower left holding a plate. Ornate gilded arch and carved stone pillars frame the altar, with hanging floral strands on the right.2008-12-27December 31 20082008-12-31