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Photograph of a decorated deity display at night in a temple hall, with flower garlands in red, orange and yellow draped around the scene. On the left, a golden-faced murti in a teal and gold robe and gold turban holds a trident-like staff. In the centre, a golden-faced female murti wears a red and gold embroidered lehenga, a gold necklace and a veil, and holds a red flower. On the right, a standing figure in a pale peach kurta and white turban raises a hand to the head, while an orange-clad arm holds a small ceremonial vessel at the lower right.

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June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a Thirukalyanam-style wedding ceremony at a temple. Two large festival murti figures stand on a raised platform: on the left, a blue-clad deity holding a trident-like staff with a turban and crown; in the centre, a red and gold embroidered deity bride wearing a veil, gold necklaces and a flower in her hand. To the right, a man in a gold brocade sherwani and cream turban throws petals or rice into the air with one raised hand, while another hand holds a silver vessel decorated with flowers. Marigold and rose garlands fill the background, and a red curtain frames the arch.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09Festival photograph inside a decorated shrine with garlanded processional figures. Two large painted deity murti stand side by side: the left one wears a teal and blue robe with a gold trident-like staff and a tall turban, and the right one wears a red and gold embroidered gown with a gold necklace and a red fruit in hand. Both are draped with red, yellow and white flower garlands. On the right, a man in a gold brocade sherwani and cream turban raises one arm, with a silver vessel and a flower garland in view. Rose petals drift in the air and an ornate gold frame surrounds the scene.2009-06-09Photograph of a festival scene at night in front of a flower-decorated altar. Two large gilded deity murtis stand at left and centre: a male figure in a teal and gold robe with a golden turban and trident-like staff, and a female figure in a red and gold gown with a veil and gold jewellery, holding a flower. A living man at right wears a cream-gold embroidered kurta and a cream turban with a red shawl, raising his hands near the murtis as petals scatter through the air. Marigolds and red flowers frame the altar behind them.2009-06-09Festive photo of a temple wedding ritual. Two large deity murtis are dressed in silk: the figure on the left wears a teal-blue garment and holds a tall staff, while the figure in the centre wears a red embroidered sari and gold jewellery with a veil. A flower garland with red, yellow and white blooms frames them and a brass lamp stands at the left edge. A man at right, wearing a cream embroidered sherwani, a pale turban and a long-haired look, raises one arm while rose petals fall from above. A second man in orange clothing at lower right holds a silver tray of offerings. Hindu ritual, with a shrine and offerings.2009-06-09A standing man in a cream and gold embroidered sherwani with a red sash and a cream turban smiles and reaches toward a large decorated murti of a goddess seated in a carved chair. The goddess wears a red and gold embroidered blouse and skirt, a gold crown, jewelry, and holds a pink flower and a lotus-like object; a second murti with a trident-like staff and teal garment stands at left. Behind them are green foliage, marigold and white flower garlands, and a gold-framed carved arch in a temple hall. This is a deity mantle and procession-style setting; the man is a devotee or participant, and his identity is not established by visible cues.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09October 11 20102010-10-11December 05 20142014-12-05