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A 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.

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December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A worshipper in an orange-red sari stands bending forward at a shrine, reaching to a golden kalasha-shaped vessel topped with a golden finial. Behind the figure stands a white horse sculpture with red harness trim. In front, a white statue of a seated figure in a red robe and red cap, with a hand raised in blessing, is garlanded with white, yellow, and purple flower malas. A golden throne-like pedestal sits beside it. Fruit, a brass pot, oil lamps, and marigold petals are arranged on a tray in the foreground, and a small gilded deity murti in a golden arch appears at right.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A 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 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.2008-12-29A photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A person in an orange robe with a saffron shawl bends forward, reaching toward a tall golden kalasha-like vessel with a pointed top set before a deity murti dressed in red and draped with garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers. Behind them a white horse figure stands beside a figure in teal and gold. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a tray holds fruit, flowers and brass vessels in the foreground. A seated attendant in orange sits at the left edge. Several other elaborately garlanded deity figures appear in the background.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.2008-12-29December 31 20082008-12-31December 29 20082008-12-29A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, pink and purple flowers. A person in an orange robe bends forward at the left, hands resting on a tall gold-and-silver ceremonial vessel with a kalasha-like top placed before the deities. Behind it stand two metal deity murtis, one in a red and orange garment with a crown and one in a teal dress, flanked by a white horse figure. Offerings include a tray of fruit, a copper pot, a plate of yellow flowers, incense sticks and a flower-filled vessel on the right. Two standing figures and a small seated icon sit within the scene.2008-12-29