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Photograph of a festival scene with two metal deity murtis on a gold-edged pedestal draped with white and red garlands; the left murti wears an orange cloth, a crown and a silver necklace, the right wears a yellow garland and a crown. A large orange backdrop behind shows a smiling man in an orange turban. Behind the murtis a person with long dark hair and a red-and-white garland stands before an ornate gold seat, surrounded by a crowd of devotees in saris, kurtas and shirts, some with hands folded.

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Photograph of an evening darshan with two ornately decorated metal deity murtis standing on a gold-edged platform. The left murti wears an orange cloth, a jeweled crown, a bejeweled necklace and a white and red garland, and holds a raised ritual implement; the right murti wears a silver-jeweled necklace, a crown and a yellow and green flower garland. Behind them, devotees in light shirts stand and look on. A seated figure in saffron and red robes with a flower garland sits before a large golden throne decorated with white and orange flowers. A large painted backdrop shows a smiling face in an orange turban, and a lamp flame glows at the upper right.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of a festival scene with two ornately dressed deity murtis in the foreground, each adorned with yellow and red marigold and rose garlands, jewelled necklaces and crowns; one wears an orange cloth draped over its shoulders and holds a trident-like staff, the other has a green peacock-shaped ornament. Behind them, several devotees in white and grey shirts stand in a crowd. A woman with long dark hair, wearing an orange garment and red flower garland, smiles from the centre-right of a gold-decorated throne-like structure. A large backdrop portrait of a smiling face appears at the top left.2012-01-08Evening outdoor event photographed at a stage in front of a large orange backdrop showing a smiling man wearing an orange turban. In the foreground, two golden metal murti statues stand with crowns, jewelled necklaces and white jasmine garlands; the left murti holds a trident-like staff and the right holds a flower-topped object and garlands of yellow marigolds. Behind them, a man in a white shirt faces the stage, and a woman in a yellow sari stands at left. On the right, a seated figure with long swept-back hair, a red and white rudraksha-style mala, an orange garment and ornate gold ornaments on the arms appears on a gold throne-like seat with floral decorations. Several men in white shirts and a man in a striped towel surround the stage. a person cues: long hair, orange clothing, beaded necklaces and gold seat.2012-01-08A photograph of an evening event with two ornate silver deity murtis in the foreground, one wearing an orange shawl and yellow-and-red garlands, the other adorned with a crown, jewelled necklaces and yellow flower garlands. Behind them, a seated figure with long dark hair, a red garland and a gold ornamental chair or throne smiles toward the crowd. Several devotees in white and light shirts stand and move between them, and a large backdrop shows an enlarged portrait of a smiling face in orange light. A pad-puja style honouring appears to be taking place.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of a stage event with two ornate metal deity murtis, each in a silver-and-jewelled crown and heavy embellished necklaces, dressed in silver sequined garments and draped with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, orange, red, purple and white. The murti on the left holds a ceremonial staff. Behind them a seated man in orange-saffron clothing, an orange head-wrap, multiple garlands of yellow and red flowers and layered gold and beaded necklaces sits on a gold ornate throne with his hand extended toward the murtis. Nearby, a man in a white shirt stands with his back to the camera, and a woman in white and a second woman appear at the right edge. A large backdrop shows an enlarged orange-turbaned portrait.2012-04-06January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of a temple ritual with a fire ritual in the foreground: a flame rises from a fire pit while a hand holds a ladle or spoon over it, and a metal vessel sits nearby. Behind the fire, two decorated metal or stone deity murtis stand on a gold-and-silver peetha, each wearing ornate silver necklaces, crowns and mala garlands of yellow and white flowers with red blossoms. The left murti has an orange shawl draped across it. A crowd of devotees in white shirts, green and blue saris, and maroon clothing stands behind a white curtain, and a gold-framed altar piece is visible at the top right.2012-01-08A festival photograph of two decorated deity murti standing on a golden pedestal beside a fire pit. The left figure wears an orange and gold shawl, and the right figure wears a maroon garment; both are draped in yellow marigold garlands with red rose accents and heavy silver-toned ornaments. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in orange clothing and a bangle holds a ladle over a flaming homa fire. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white shirts, green and teal saris, and a pink sari stands near a pale orange backdrop with a glowing decorative frame. A white barrier cloth separates the area from the crowd.2012-01-08Evening temple scene with two silver-clad deity murti standing on a gold palanquin-style base, draped in marigold garlands, with a tall orange cloth behind the left figure. In the foreground a young man with a shaved head in orange and yellow robes kneels with palms pressed together in prayer beside a fire pit with brass pots and offering vessels, smoke rising. Behind them devotees in white shirts and a woman in a maroon sari stand near a white backdrop and a gold-framed arch with flower garlands. Banana-leaf and kalasha-style offerings sit at the base of the deities. A padapuja-style worship setting with several people visible.2012-01-08