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Night photograph of a deity murti or ritual figure seated on a pink-draped platform, decorated with a dense arch of multicoloured flower garlands in purple, yellow, red and white, with a round canopy above. A figure in a red garland stands before the platform. Around six women in saffron, orange and maroon saris stand on steps with palms pressed together in namaskar, one in pale pink on the left. Two small children stand at the right, and a few other people are partly visible near the platform. The surroundings are dark.

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November 20 20132013-11-20November 20 20132013-11-20Night photograph of an outdoor water-side shrine decorated with a dense arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands above a red-draped platform. A deity murti or devotional figure sits at the centre, adorned with necklaces, with a small oil lamp and a folded patterned rug in front. A man in white clothing kneels or bows near the platform. In the foreground, several women with hair pinned back stand on steps in orange, rust and red saris with gold borders, hands folded in prayer, while children in light clothing watch at right and a woman in a pink-and-white sari stands at the left edge. Dark water stretches behind the shrine, with a metal staircase at upper left.2013-11-20November 20 20132013-11-20Night photograph of a temple tank at a ceremony. On the left, a floral-decorated raft or boat carrying a small deity murti under a tiered canopy of marigold garlands sits on dark water, with a man in orange-brown waist cloth standing in the water beside it. On the right, a row of people stand on the stone steps with hands pressed together in namaskar, including men in white dhotis and kurtas, a man in a teal long kurta, a woman in black and gold, and women in pink and yellow saris. Small brass lamps are placed along the steps, and strings of lights line the far wall.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14November 20 20132013-11-20Night photo of a floating illuminated ceremonial vehicle on a stone-edged water tank, decorated with dense bands of marigold and purple flower garlands and a tiered golden-topped structure. A seated figure in orange and red robes sits under a canopy on a red-draped platform beside a deity murti in the boat, lit by floodlights and strings of lights. Tiered stone steps on both sides hold a large seated crowd in white and colourful clothing, while in the foreground several people in orange shawls, white shirts and dark kurtas stand at the water's edge watching the procession.2016-12-14Night procession scene outdoors beside trees. A figure in orange robes and a tall white-and-silver crown stands on a decorated cart, facing a deity murti heaped with yellow, red and white garlands on a magenta cloth. Fruit offerings in brass plates sit on the cart. Devotees with palms pressed together stand below: a woman in white with a flaming torch at left, a shaved-headed man in white with a red backpack, a man in white with a lanyard, and a woman in orange with glasses in the foreground. A bright crowd-free dirt road and a car appear at left edge.2011-12-24Night photograph of a temple tank or pool at a festival. On the left, a small decorated barge or float covered in marigold garlands and flower chains, topped with a tiered pyramidal flower crown, carries a deity murti under a canopy. Two men wade in the water beside it, one in orange dhoti near the float and another partly visible. On the right, a row of devotees stands on the stone steps with palms pressed together in anjali, watching, many wearing white and pastel clothing, one in a teal kurta and another in a maroon shirt. Brass lamps sit along the steps and string lights line the edge of the water. Ornamental fairy lights hang in the background.2016-12-14Night photo of an outdoor ceremony on a red-brick stepped platform. A central man in a saffron-orange robe with a pink-and-white flower garland stands with palms pressed together and eyes closed in prayer. Behind him, large ornate parasols with colourful tassels and embroidered canopies are raised. To the left, a woman in a deep red sari with a sacred thread and several men in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees stand near brass pots and orange-wrapped bundles. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a gold-framed throne-like seat. A brass trishul stands on the steps, and a man in white holds a ritual item. Lights and string decorations glow in the background. a person is the central man in the saffron robe with the flower garland, shown in prayerful pose at the ceremony.2016-12-23Night photograph of a festival on a large illuminated water tank with a stone-stepped embankment. On the right, a decorated floating boat or raft is covered in marigold garlands, purple and white flower strings, and fairy lights, with a central seated figure on a cushioned red platform. Along the left bank, a dense crowd sits and stands on the steps, many in orange, red and saffron saris and white clothing, watching the boat. Lit stands and colourful lights line the background structures.2016-12-14