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A deity murti decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine, draped in a green silk cloth, stands on a gold pedestal beside a gold-embossed backdrop. The murti wears an orange turban-like headdress and carries a long silver staff. A priest in an orange silk dhoti and gold-embellished shawl raises one hand in blessing beside it, while a gold kalasha-like vessel rests in the foreground. The setting is a covered outdoor shrine with a corrugated roof and green foliage behind.

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A photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow, red and white flower garlands and a green silk backdrop, with a golden throne-like base and a golden peacock-style carved vahana in front. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, red tilak on his forehead and gold chains, stands holding a golden plate with a flower garland, offering it at the murti. To the left, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with white ash markings on his arms stands facing the murti. A golden trident-like staff is set against the deity.2011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26A photograph of a deity murti, a silver-and-gold figure seated on a green-draped throne-like platform, adorned with thick garlands of red, yellow, purple, white and green flowers. A standing man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with long hair, reaches upward toward the murti's raised hand. Beside him, a shaved-headed priest in orange cloth with a gold chain stands holding a brass vessel. Gilded arch and green and red fabric frame the scene.2011-11-29December 23 20102010-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20092009-12-23A night-time temple scene in which a bare-chested priest with long matted locks and a saffron dhoti stands at left, applying white paste with his hands to a deity murti. The murti is a richly decorated figure with a crown, trident and sceptre, dressed in red and silver brocade and draped with a thick garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers, set beneath a gold arch with a red curtain. A smaller companion figure stands to the right, also garlanded. A second attendant with white markings and a beaded necklace sits at lower left, and a bright lamp shines above.2016-11-06A photograph inside a temple shows a standing figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair raising one arm high, while a metal sheet of water or petals is tossed toward a seated golden statue. The seated golden deity murti wears orange draped garments, gold jewellery and bangles, sits on a purple cushioned seat, and is framed by garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers with a gold arched frame behind. At left, a bald young man in orange clothing and a gold necklace holds a large ornate gold plate of offerings. Flower petals fill the air, and a few onlookers in white are visible in the background.2010-12-27A photograph of a festival deity murti seated on a flower-decorated processional vehicle with a pink draped robe, crown and ornate jewelry, holding a trident. A young attendant in a pink sari-style garment raises one arm while holding a brass plate of offerings near the deity, and a person in orange clothing with a gold necklace reaches toward the tray from the left. Garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers frame the scene under a gold-edged arch. No visible person is identifiable as a person by appearance, so no candidate is recorded.2010-12-26April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA figure in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shoulder wrap, with a rust-orange turban and long dark hair, stands at the right of a golden seated deity murti, placing a garland or tilak on its forehead. The murti wears a gold crown, gold necklaces and a gold dhoti, seated on an ornate gold throne. Thick garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers drape over the throne and the murti's shoulders. Behind them, a second figure in a similar outfit stands at the left beside decorated gold items. A gold-framed panel and a plain ceiling form the setting. Another golden deity figure appears at the far right edge.2016-12-23December 25 20092009-12-25Outdoor temple scene with a seated deity murti dressed in a yellow sari-like garment, adorned with gold jewellery, a crown and a trident-like staff. A person in a yellow robe stands behind the figure reaching up toward it. To the left, a man in orange robes and gold armlet holds a brass tray with a red offering. Marigold and multicoloured floral garlands in yellow, purple, white and red hang beside the murti. Ritual puja setting.2010-12-23