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Photo of a temple ritual procession seen sideways, rotated. Foreground: a figure in orange robes with hands joined in front of the chest, and another person in orange clothing beside them. Behind them, a row of attendants in white dhotis and a figure in a teal and magenta silk garment stand with long garlands of yellow, white, red and pink flowers draped over their shoulders. Round white woven baskets or lamp stands with brass rims and offerings in brass dishes line the right side, with green leaves and red flowers arranged among them. Warm daylight; an open doorway opens onto a bright sky in the background.

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Photograph of a temple procession rotated on its side. A large deity murti or utsava image is decorated with thick garlands of yellow, pink and white flowers and a green draped cloth. In the foreground, a man in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair stands near a brass pot-shaped kalasha and a brass lamp, while others in white dhotis and orange garments stand behind. Golden temple architecture and a bright sky are visible at the doorway.2007-12-23December 23 20072007-12-23December 23 20072007-12-23A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers. In the centre, a standing priest in white dhoti and white garment with a long mala of yellow and red blossoms hangs from his shoulders, seated figure behind him. On the right, a large seated deity murti is adorned with yellow and red garlands, green cloth and an orange shawl. On the left, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a flower garland stands near brass lamps and a brass standing lamp. Flower petals scatter through the air under a dark roof, with an outdoor palm and a water tank visible beyond. Several people in white garments stand at the lower left with offering plates.2007-01-01December 23 20072007-12-23Inside a temple shrine, a standing man in orange robes and a garland of flowers stands before an ornate deity murti of a goddess dressed in a teal blouse, red skirt and gold jewellery, decorated with yellow and green marigold garlands and a large floral arch. Two other men in saffron robes kneel or sit on the left, one with his hands in anjali. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like brass vessel and a decorated pedestal sit in front of the deity. Padapuja and abhishekam-style offerings appear to be underway. Readable text overlay in the image corner reads a copyright line.2009-12-27Inside a temple pavilion decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, a seated figure in white and red-bordered dress sits at centre, with a long flower garland draped down the front. At left, a standing figure in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland holds hands together in namaskar. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground beside brass vessels and fruit offerings on the ground. At right, a large deity murti in green and orange drapery sits in a decorated niche. Several white-clad attendants stand at the edges, and a water tank and palm fronds are visible outside.2007-01-01December 25 20072007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25Photograph of a ritual at a temple shrine with a deity murti dressed in a sari of teal and red and adorned with silver ornaments, crowned and decorated with thick garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron dhoti stands in front of the murti holding a brass lamp and performing a ritual, while beside him a bearded man in orange robes and an older woman in saffron sit with hands folded. Brass lamps, a golden platform and offerings surround the deity, with a corrugated roof and stone pillars behind.2009-12-27December 25 20072007-12-25