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A standing man in a rust-brown dhoti with gold border and a gold-and-red garland stands at left, palms raised in greeting and smiling. Behind him, three deity murtis are dressed and decorated with flower garlands: the central figure, in a red and green sari and crowned with a silver headdress, is framed by a large arched garland of orange, white and purple flowers, while the two flanking murtis wear purple and pink or blue and purple silk and sit on ornate gold chairs. Hanging tassels and a dark drape form the backdrop of this temple alankara display.

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A photograph of a man in a brown-orange dhoti-style garment with a gold border and a long layered garland of yellow and white flowers, standing at left with his right hand raised in a blessing gesture. Beside him is a golden figure. Centre stage is a large seated deity murti in a red and pink silk sari-like drape, adorned with silver ornaments, a crown and a long curved arch of white, purple and orange garlands. Two smaller deity figures in purple, pink and blue draperies sit on decorated thrones with gold backs on either side. Colourful tassels hang from the top left and a white air cooler is visible at right.2013-10-09Photo of a standing man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl with gold trim, wearing a multi-strand gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. Behind him is a golden standing statue. In front, three deity murtis are dressed in colourful silk and garlanded: the central figure in a red and pink sari-like dress sits on a red-draped seat within a large orange, purple and white flower arch, flanked by two smaller murtis in purple and blue robes on ornate golden backrests. Hanging tassels in pink, yellow and red decorate the backdrop. The man has a distinctive presentation with ceremonial gold necklaces and a shawl, a person candidate, though appearance is uncertain.2013-10-09A photograph of a festive temple-style stage decorated with flower garlands, tassels and a large floral arch. A standing man in a brown dhoti and shawl with gold trim, wearing a gold-bead garland and smiling, raises one hand in greeting beside a golden statue. Behind him sit three deity murti dressed in bright silk and flower garlands, with the central figure in a pink and green robe seated on a red cloth throne under a floral arch. The photo shows a Navarathri alankara display. a person is shown with a shaved head, gold necklace and brown garment, greeting the deities.2013-10-09A standing man in a brown and gold dhoti-style garment with a saffron-brown shawl and a long gold necklace of beads, raising one hand in a blessing wave on a temple stage. Behind him stands a golden statue of a figure, and three decorated deity murtis sit on ornate gold thrones. The central murti wears a pink and green blouse, a red skirt, jewelled crown and garlands of white and purple flowers beneath a large floral arch of orange, purple and white blossoms. Flanking murtis wear purple and pink garments with red flower garlands. Tassels hang from the ceiling and a wall air conditioner is visible at right. Photo of a navarathri alankara setting.2013-10-09October 09 20132013-10-09A photograph of a person standing on a stage at left, raising one hand in greeting. He wears a brown and gold dhoti-style garment with a gold-bordered shawl and a long garland of yellow and white flowers. Beside him, three deity figures are dressed in colourful silks and garlands: a central figure in a pink and green dress and red-and-white flower arch seated on a red cloth, flanked by two smaller figures in purple and pink or blue. Hanging tassels in red, orange and yellow decorate the backdrop. A white air conditioner unit is visible at right.2013-10-09A photograph of a standing man in an ochre-brown dhoti and shawl with gold borders, wearing a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style garland, raising one hand in greeting on a stage. He has long swept-back hair and a bindi. Beside him a gold-coloured statue stands. In the centre, a large decorated deity murti sits on a red throne draped in red and pink silk, adorned with white and purple flower garlands, a tall crown and a flowered arch, flanked by two smaller decorated deity figures in purple and blue skirts with floral garlands. Colourful tassels hang above and a cooler stands at right, with rose petals on the floor.2013-10-09A man in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands at left, waving his right hand, wearing a thick gold-beaded garland and a red tilak. Beside him stands a golden metal statue of a standing deity figure. At right, three decorated deity murtis sit in a shrine: the central figure in a red and pink sari-like garment with a tall silver crown, adorned with floral garlands and a flower in hand, framed by a large orange, purple and white floral arch. Two smaller murtis in purple, pink and blue garments with red floral garlands flank it. Colourful tassels hang from the ceiling and a pedestal fan is in the foreground.2013-10-09October 09 20132013-10-09October 09 20132013-10-09A standing man in a rust-brown dhoti and wrap with a gold-bead garland raises one hand in blessing beside a gilded statue of a standing deity on the left. Behind him, a large deity murti dressed in a pink and green sari with a silver crown and garlands sits on a red throne framed by an orange, white and purple floral arch. Two smaller deity figures in purple and blue silk saris with floral garlands flank the central murti, with a pedestal fan in front and decorative tassels hanging above. The man's appearance with a gold garland and saffron-brown clothing suggests a person, though the image is not conclusive.2013-10-09A standing man in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl with gold borders, wearing a long gold-and-orange bead garland and a red bindi, raises his right hand in a blessing wave beside a golden statue of a standing deity. Behind him, a central deity murti sits enthroned under a large arch of marigold and white garlands with purple and red accents, wearing a silver crown, necklaces and a red-pink sari. Flanking murtis in purple, pink and blue silk stand on ornate gold peetha thrones. Hanging tassels in pink, yellow and orange decorate the backdrop, and a white air cooler stands at the right. The scene suggests a festive alankara display.2013-10-09