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A ceremonial scene with a seated deity murti dressed in white and draped with thick garlands of marigolds in orange, yellow, red and purple. The figure wears a golden crown, layered gold necklaces and holds a trident-like staff; a tall tiered golden pedestal with lion carvings and more floral garlands stands beside it. Brass oil lamps sit in the foreground and gold ceremonial parasol-shaped standards frame the scene. No living person is visible.

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July 09 20152015-07-09A temple-style ritual scene with a large ornate deity murti seated on a golden throne draped in gold cloth, adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers, a jewelled crown, a long necklace and a trident held at its side. In front stands a tiered, multi-level pedestal decorated with carved lions, garlands and small figures. At left, a priest in a dark red turban and saffron-brown dhoti with a sacred thread bends over the base, tending brass oil lamps and a brass vessel. Brass lamps and ritual objects are arranged on the floor, with gold ceremonial staffs and a canopy overhead.2015-07-09July 09 20152015-07-09A photograph of a temple-style ritual setting with gold-toned ceremonial structures and tall brass lamps. On the left, a standing priest in a rust-orange turban, bare-chested with a brown-and-gold dhoti and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, holds a brass plate with a lit oil lamp in a flame-lit aarti gesture. On the right, a gilded deity murti or utsava image sits on a golden throne-like seat, adorned with a crown, layered gold jewellery, and heavy garlands of red, orange, yellow and purple flowers, holding a trident-like staff. Gold ceremonial parasols with emblem medallions frame the scene, and a few people are visible in the background.2015-07-09A photograph of a temple-style ritual space with golden lamps and a decorated altar. In the centre, a tiered, ornately carved stone-and-wood structure holds a deity murti adorned with marigold and jasmine garlands. On the right, a deity murti seated on a gold cloth-covered platform wears a crown, gold necklaces, a flower garland and holds a staff. In the left foreground, a man in a saffron-brown dhoti and shawl with a purple turban stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing beaded necklaces, while another man in white stands behind tall brass oil lamps. Ornate golden ceremonial standards frame the scene, and a purple-lit hall surrounds the altar.2015-07-09November 14 20102010-11-14A photograph of a temple-style festival setting under a tent-like canopy. Two deity murtis are seated on a red-draped platform, adorned with heavy gold ornaments, crowns and thick garlands of yellow and orange marigolds. Beside them stands a tall ornate kalasha-style pedestal decorated with flower garlands and a small deity figure. On the left, a man in white dhoti and saffron-coloured head covering bends forward over a table laden with flowers and offerings. A few other people are seated in the background, and a golden ceremonial umbrella hangs above.2015-07-17Photograph of a festive devotional setting with three ornate gold-plated thrones or vahanas, each draped in multicoloured marigold and rose garlands. The central figure is a standing deity murti adorned with a crown, silver-toned necklaces and garlands, set on a gold base flanked by a gold lion-like mount. The left throne holds a pair of crowned deity figures under floral garlands. At the far left a seated man in orange and saffron robes sits on a red-cushioned gold chair, eyes lowered, with a few small figures and brass vessels visible in the lower foreground. Behind, a dark curtain and temple-like pillars with painted panels form the backdrop.2010-11-12A photograph of a temple-style ritual at an open-air hall with gold-and-yellow draped canopies and brass oil lamps in the foreground. A man in a rust-brown turban, brown dhoti and draped brown upper cloth, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, holds a lit camphor or oil lamp on a silver plate and walks past a decorated golden throne. Seated on the throne is a deity murti with a golden crown, a dense garland of marigolds and red-orange flowers, layered gold necklaces and a sceptre-like rod. Golden ceremonial umbrellas and a tall ornate kalasha-style structure frame the scene. Background figures are partly visible, and the setting suggests puja or aarti in progress.2015-07-09December 17 20162016-12-17A photograph of a ceremonial hall set with gilded thrones and processional vehicles. In the centre stands a metal deity murti, adorned with jewellery and a crown, draped in a multicoloured garland of orange, yellow, green, red and white flowers, on a small golden stand. To the right, a gilded chair with a carved golden bird-shaped armrest holds a second decorated murti, also garlanded in orange, yellow, purple and white flowers. Left, a gold-framed throne with a red cushion and a golden lion-form support sits beside a carved golden cabinet. Deep blue draped curtains and red floor covering complete the setting. No people are visible.2010-11-12December 23 20162016-12-23