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Outdoor photograph of a decorated ratha-style cart on a sandy path beside a red wall and green tree. A tall deity murti stands in a horseshoe-shaped arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, on a blue cloth draped over a pink-covered platform, with brass vessels and a plate of offerings in front. A man in saffron clothing stands near the cart, and a person in a dark golden-bordered shawl and maroon head cloth with rudraksha-style necklace faces the deity from behind, bare-backed. A small framed picture is at the right edge.

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A photograph of an outdoor ritual beside a red brick wall. A decorated wooden cart with a tan platform stands on the sandy ground, its back draped in a large arch of red, yellow, white and orange flower garlands framing a small white deity murti. Purple cushions sit on the platform beside copper vessels. On the left, several men in saffron and orange robes stand with palms pressed together in reverence, one holding a small bell-like object. In the foreground a man with a shaved head and a reddish-brown shawl over a gold-bordered dhoti stands with his back to the camera, facing the cart. A cameraman in orange robes films the scene to the left, and a red-and-maroon clad woman stands at the far left edge. No visible a person candidate is identifiable by appearance.2013-11-15Outdoor photograph of a decorated cart procession. On a wooden cart stands a deity murti dressed in white with a blue cloth draped below, framed by a large arch of garlands in red, yellow, white and multicolour flowers. Copper and brass vessels and a plate sit on a pink-draped cart table. On the left, a man in orange robes with a white forehead marking stands near the cart. On the right foreground, a bare-backed sannyasi in a maroon and gold-bordered shawl and maroon head wrap, wearing a rudraksha mala, faces the cart from behind. Other figures in orange stand further back beneath a tree.2013-11-15November 15 20132013-11-15November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesAugust 20 20142014-08-20 +1 copiesApril 24 20132013-04-24Outdoor temple scene with a large deity murti of a seated goddess draped in white and cream fabric, adorned with thick garlands of white jasmine and red flowers, gold ornaments and a golden hand-held staff. In front, a man in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste, a red and white flower garland around his neck. To the left, a man in white dhoti and white top holds a silver tray with a flame, beside other devotees in orange and gold attire. A golden cart or palanquin and a golden arch stand behind, with red shipping containers and palm trees in the background.2014-09-09April 18 20162016-04-18May 21 20162016-05-21A devotee in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban stands at right, palms pressed together in namaskar before a large golden deity murti seated on an ornate throne. The murti is draped in yellow and white flower garlands with red and white accents, and wears a crown and gold ornaments. Behind the figure are gold ceremonial umbrellas, a golden kalasha-like finial and a green leafy backdrop. Pink fabric covers the altar base, and small gold figures flank the throne. The devotee wears a red-and-gold ornamented necklace and bangles. The scene suggests darshan and puja in a temple-like hall.2015-07-06Outdoor festival procession photographed from behind a decorated palanquin. In the foreground a person in an orange-red turban, orange-saffron robe, rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, with long dark hair, extends an arm over a golden-framed palanquin draped with orange marigold garlands and red and white flowers. Above, a canopy hangs with white flower strings, pink and teal tassels. Behind, a crowd of devotees with raised hands watches near a yellow barrier, and a nude sadhu holds a trident. Tents and flags line the street.2016-05-21March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copies