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Photograph of a covered outdoor ritual pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and bamboo beams, hung with strings of white flower garlands and green bananas. On a raised red-carpeted stage edged by a white cloth, several seated deity murti are dressed with yellow, red and white flower garlands; the largest central figure sits in a gilded throne with a crown-like ornament and gold necklaces. Large white umbrellas with red fringed borders shade the figures, and a banana plant stands behind them. Smaller seated figures flank the arrangement. No physical people are visible.

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July 16 20062006-07-16July 16 20062006-07-16A photograph of a covered outdoor shrine hall with a raised red-carpeted platform and bamboo framing overhead. Several seated deity murtis, decorated with garlands of green, yellow, red and white flowers, sit on golden thrones. Large white umbrellas with red trim and fringe shade the figures, and green leaves and hanging yellow bananas decorate the bamboo poles. A colourful patterned cloth backdrop with circular motifs and a row of small printed signs hangs behind them. No physical people are clearly visible in the scene.2006-07-16July 16 20062006-07-16A decorated stage with three ornate silver-framed thrones under pink and multicoloured canopies. The central throne holds a deity murti adorned with a crown, garlands in purple, yellow, red and white, and a pink cloth backdrop. Flanking thrones hold smaller deity murtis, each draped in colourful flower garlands. Red cloths cover the seats, with scattered flower petals on the blue-grey stage floor and green stage skirting. No people are visible.2017-12-17A photograph of a long covered pavilion lined with decorated deity murtis seated on red-draped platforms, each framed by arched backdrops wrapped in red-and-white striped and green fabric with silver tinsel. The murtis wear yellow and orange marigold garlands and colourful silk skirts in blue, orange and maroon. Small white-draped tables in the foreground hold brass plates, flowers and puja offerings. On the left, a group of people in white and saffron clothing stand at the edge of the pavilion beside a hanging garland of flowers and string lights, while a saffron-robed figure stands near a flower-decorated altar. A white tent is visible outside under trees.2006-12-26December 17 20172017-12-17 +1 copiesA covered outdoor temple hall shows a long row of deity murtis dressed in gold-coloured and blue garments, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and gold crowns. Behind them stand peetha-style platforms draped in red, white and green cloth, decorated with red and white striped and silver-tinsel arches. On the left, a few people in white and saffron-orange clothing stand near ritual stations with flower-decorated pots, and small white altars with banana leaves and offerings lie on the ground. Strings of yellow flower garlands hang from the roof beams.2006-12-26A temple-style ritual scene before a golden stage with three ornate deity murti decorated with flower garlands and jewelry, under colourful fringed parasol canopies. Floral garlands and brass vessels sit on a red-and-gold cloth in front. A bare-chested priest in a green silk cloth sits at the left performing worship. To the right, four men in white dhotis and cream shirts, one wearing orange cloth and rudraksha-style beads, sit on the floor with microphones before them, possibly chanting or leading a puja. The backdrop is deep red drapery.2016-03-27A photograph of a covered outdoor hall decorated for a ritual, with rows of deity murtis (statues) dressed in saffron, gold and blue garments, adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands and set on red-draped platforms. Behind them stand arches wrapped in red, white and green fabric with tinsel edging. On the ground in front are white rectangular blocks, mats, brass plates and offerings, and a small group of people in white dhotis and white garments stands at left, one of them in orange garments with a lit oil lamp in hand, performing aarti. Strings of small lights hang overhead beneath the tin roof, with palm trees visible beyond.2006-12-26November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple-style hall decorated for a festival, with a row of deity murtis and ornate thrones draped in marigold and yellow flower garlands. Banana leaves and hanging yellow flower strings frame the scene. Several seated figures on the left and centre are decorated with garlands, and a standing priest in white dhoti and shawl with a black statue stands at right beside a golden kalasha-like metallic lamp stand. Brass oil lamps stand on the red floor, and a striped mat lies at lower left. No living persons are clearly distinguishable beyond the standing priest.2016-12-19