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Night photograph of a decorated ceremonial stage. On the right, a figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a gold ornate throne with red cushions and a garland of white, yellow and purple flowers, palms pressed together in namaskar, with a red bindi on the forehead and bare feet on a leopard-print mat. Beside him on the left stands a golden-yellow deity murti or statue in an orange robe with a necklace and a gold arched niche, also garlanded with flowers. Above hangs an ornate decorated canopy with beaded fringe, and gold-foil backdrops frame the stage.

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Night photograph of a golden ratha-style procession setup decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands. On the right, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a gilded throne with red bolster cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar, feet bare on a leopard-print mat. Beside him stands a golden statue of a saint in saffron robes wearing a pearl-style necklace, on a flower-garlanded gilded peetha. A colourful striped canopy with a kalasha-like finial rises above, with a gilded carved arch behind and a dark backdrop with string lights.2010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar. Beside him a gold deity murti in orange garments and a silver necklace stands in a gilded niche. Both are framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves, with white jasmine strands draped at the base. The scene is lit warmly against a dark background.2010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30October 19 20082008-10-19