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A photograph of a shrine lit at night, showing a brass deity murti with a red crown-like headdress and white flower garlands, flanked by a smaller figure, set against a green silk backdrop framed by pink, white, yellow and green striped fabric with tinsel edging. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in orange saffron robes stands at left, holding a brass oil lamp (aarti) toward the deity during pradosha puja. A pink cloth and garland lie on the altar table below, with a small offering of marigold-like flowers at the base.

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A photograph of a puja at a shrine decorated with a green backdrop and a striped pink, white and yellow arch edged with tinsel. A deity murti with gold-toned skin, a red turban and gold crown is draped in white flower garlands, with a second smaller figure beside it. In the foreground, a bald priest in an orange-saffron robe with a white vertical tilak on his forehead leans toward the altar, where a pink cloth covered with a white flower garland holds offerings and a small flame glows at the bottom edge.2007-09-24A priest in an orange robe performs a lamp offering before a pair of metal deity murtis dressed in red and magenta with white jasmine garlands. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a crown, and the one on the right wears earrings and a floral headpiece. A brass lamp with a flame is held near the murtis. A green backdrop with pink, white and yellow striped arches frames the shrine, and a pink cloth covers the altar in front of a white Premier appliance.2007-09-24Night photograph of a pradosha puja at an outdoor shrine. A bald man in an orange saffron robe with a white sash and white vibhuti marks on his forehead sits at left, holding up a brass oil lamp with a lit flame toward a deity murti. The murti of a deity pair is dressed in red and garlanded with white flower strands, set before a green cloth backdrop framed by a striped pink, yellow, red and green arch decorated with silver tinsel. A pink cloth covers the altar table, with a white flower garland and a steel vessel in front. Partial figures appear at the right edge.2007-09-24A shaved-headed priest in a saffron-orange robe stands barefoot on a wooden platform at night, holding a lit oil lamp aloft toward a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated under a green silk backdrop. The murti wears a red headcloth, garlands of white flowers, and sits within a striped red, green, yellow and pink floral arch. A multicoloured umbrella with tassels overhead bears the word Dhyanapeetam. Below, a pink cloth covers the platform, with a white garland, a steel vessel, brass and offering plates on a teal table in front. Palm trees are silhouetted in the dark background. The scene is pradosha puja.2007-09-24March 24 20082008-03-24Night photograph of a deity murti seated on a decorated palanquin or raised platform beneath a red and orange umbrella with fringed tassels. The deity pair is adorned with white jasmine garlands, a gold crown and a red cloth draped behind them, set against a green satin backdrop framed by concentric arches of red, white, green, yellow and pink streamers with silver tinsel edging. A shaven-headed man in saffron-orange robes stands at left, holding a white tablet or book and gesturing with his hands, wearing a white forehead mark. Partially visible people stand at the left edge and in the background. Trees and dark sky surround the scene.2007-09-24Night photograph of a pradosha puja at an outdoor shrine. A deity murti with gold face, red crown and white flower garlands sits on a pink-draped altar in front of a green backdrop framed by an arch of red, yellow, green and white tinsel-edged bands. A shaven-headed priest in an orange robe sits at left holding a white book, with vibhuti marks on his forehead. Brass vessels, a bell and a small plate with flowers and offerings sit on the altar cloth. Several young men in white shirts sit at the lower right, one with hands folded in prayer.2007-09-24A photograph of a temple shrine at night showing two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side, one male with an ornate crown, multi-strand jewelled necklaces and a red-orange turban, the other female with a crown and green-gold garment. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, white and red flowers. A smaller seated figure in orange wrapper and gold ornaments sits in front on a white and red-striped cloth. On the left, a man in an orange saffron robe, his bare arm outstretched, holds a lit oil lamp toward the murtis in an aarti. Grey carved stone pillars and red velvet drapes frame the scene. Only the man in orange is a physical person.2007-12-23Night photograph of an outdoor pradosha puja before a deity murti decorated with white and red garlands, seated on a pink cloth-draped platform in front of a green backdrop framed by a striped red, green, white and yellow arch. A shaved-headed priest in a saffron-orange robe sits cross-legged at the lower left, holding a small brass vessel and a ritual lamp toward the image. A brass pot stands in the foreground. A multicoloured tasselled umbrella with a blue-and-orange top hangs above the image. Several young men in white dhotis and shirts sit or stand around the platform, and a white-clad figure appears at the lower right.2007-09-24A photograph of a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a pedestal in front of a bright green silk backdrop, framed by an arch of pink, white, yellow and green fabric strips edged with silver tinsel. The male figure wears a red turban, a crown, a red and gold cloth and holds a small drum-like object, while the female figure wears a purple skirt and jewelled crown. Both are draped in white jasmine garlands, with yellow flowers at the base. No living people are visible.2007-09-24Night outdoor photograph of a deity murti set on a teal-draped wooden platform under a multicoloured umbrella with the printed word Dhyanapeetam. The murti sits within a green silk backdrop and a semicircular arch of red, green, yellow, white and pink fringed bunting, garlanded with white flower strands and a red cloth. In front, a bald man in a saffron-orange robe stands barefoot on a wooden step with palms pressed together in namaskar. Two people in white clothes kneel at the right and left edges with hands folded. A brass lamp with a flame, a small brass bell, a plate of flower petals and a brass kalasha-style vessel sit on the platform.2007-09-24July 21 20102010-07-21