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Outdoor temple-style photograph of a festival scene under a stone pavilion with palm fronds in the foreground. A large deity murti stands at the centre, draped in a thick garland of white, yellow, red and purple flowers, with a red-turbaned figure beside it. A woman in an orange sari with long hair stands before the murti, while a man in white with an orange shawl and a second man in orange are nearby. Several people in white and orange clothing gather, a cameraman films, and a bald man in the lower right wears a flower garland. Red drapes hang behind, a golden lamp stand and a decorated throne-like seat sit at the side, and a brass pot is visible.

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A photograph of an outdoor temple-style ritual at a shrine, with two large decorated deity murtis framed by long garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair and a red garment sits in front of the murtis, while a man in white with an orange shawl stands to the right beside a small framed image. Around them, several people in white clothes and orange shawls stand and watch, and a video camera is set up in the foreground. Palm fronds frame the left edge of the image, and a golden ceremonial staff is visible at lower left. Red drapes hang behind the shrine.2007-12-26A photograph of an outdoor temple-style shrine with a white stone canopy and red cloth hangings, decorated with palm fronds and green leaf garlands. Inside, deity murti figures are adorned with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands and sit on a decorated dais with a kalasha-like vessel and brass pots. Several devotees in white dhotis or kurtas wear orange shawls; one man in white stands at the front holding up a camera while others gather with folded hands. A woman in a red and gold sari stands near the dais. Crowds of onlookers fill the foreground under trees.2007-12-26December 26 20072007-12-26Outdoor temple procession scene in front of a grey stone shrine with a flat roof and carved pillars. Two large deity murtis stand on a decorated platform, adorned with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, one with a red crown. Palm fronds frame the entrance, and red and maroon cloth hangs from the structure. In front, a crowd of devotees gathers, mostly in white and cream clothing; a man in the foreground wears a white shirt and a white flower garland. Two men in white dhotis with orange shawls stand near the shrine, and a few children in orange are visible at left. Several people hold garlands and offerings. The scene is bright and sunlit, with bare trees behind the structure.2007-12-26December 26 20072007-12-26December 26 20072007-12-26January 01 20112011-01-01Photograph of a ceremonial procession scene at a temple shrine. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style garland stands on a raised platform, smiling, hands joined. Beside him, a man in orange robes holds a silver tray and offers worship to a pair of decorated deity murtis draped in marigold and garlands, one wearing an orange crown and red jewellery. Gold-coloured arch and oil lamps frame the scene. A kneeling figure in orange robes and a bearded man in orange also appear near the platform. Two white statues in blue and pink clothing with garlands stand in the foreground.2008-12-26Outdoor shrine under a stone colonnade with orange cloth drapes. In the centre, two metal murtis, one with an orange turban and rudraksha-like neck adornment, are draped in thick garlands of yellow, purple, red and green flowers, with a kalasha-like offering in front. A figure in an orange sleeveless garment with long curly hair and a gold headband stands at the left, facing the murtis with hands raised in worship. Another man in orange robes with a full beard stands at the left edge, and a bare-headed man in white is partly visible at the lower left. Tall bamboo poles with orange cloth are at the right. Visible people total three, with a single photo of the murtis.January 01 20092009-01-01December 26 20072007-12-26December 07 20072007-12-07