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A photograph of a temple ritual before a shrine framed by a gilded arch and dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers, and green leaves. A person in saffron-orange robes with a white and pink flower garland stands at left, extending one hand toward a metal deity murti of a standing figure wearing a teal and gold sari with a pink blouse, an ornate crown, jewelled necklaces and bangles. A trident stands beside the murti. Brass lamps and a decorated ritual vessel sit at the lower left edge.

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A photograph of a festival procession vehicle decorated with yellow, red and purple marigold garlands. Two gilded deity murti figures are seated on a throne-like seat: a male figure in an orange turban and a female figure wearing a teal and magenta silk sari with a jewelled crown and heavy necklaces. A person in an orange saffron robe stands at the left edge, reaching up to adjust or garland the figures with a white and pink flower garland. Brass lamps and a silver tray with flowers sit in the foreground beneath an ornate gold-framed arch.2009-12-27A priest in an orange saffron robe and a white flower garland stands at left, placing a hand on the head of a golden murti. Behind him, a golden-faced deity figure with a tall crown and blue silk sari with gold border, paired with a second figure in a magenta blouse and ornate gold jewelry, sits on a decorated throne framed by yellow marigold, red and purple flower garlands. A gold kalasha-style offering and ornate arch frame the scene. The setting is a temple-style hall with stone pillars.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A figure in an orange saffron robe and orange shawl stands at the left, with long dark hair and a thin headband, reaching toward a golden-faced deity murti seated before a shrine. The murti wears an orange dress, gold necklaces, bangles, a jewelled headpiece and a crown-like ornament. Behind it hang thick garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, and an ornate gold arch frames the shrine. A brass plate is held at the left edge. The figure's posture suggests a ritual or padapuja. Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, orange robes, and a shawl; the figure is in the foreground performing the ritual.2010-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a temple shrine adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers and purple blossoms. Two deity murtis are decorated behind the garlands: a white elephant-headed figure with a crown and a female deity with a red and gold crown in a teal sari with gold jewellery. A gold kalasha and a golden trident stand at the centre. In front, a man in an orange robe holds a silver plate of offerings toward the shrine, while a second man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, his long hair swept back, stands before the garlanded deity, receiving a garland of red and pink flowers. The setting is an open pillared temple hall with a golden throne-like base.2009-12-27A person in a saffron-orange sleeveless top and matching dhoti stands on the left, wearing a white flower garland, and reaches up to adorn the head of a seated deity murti. The murti is a gilded figure wearing an orange-and-white turban-style crown, a pink blouse, a teal and gold silk sari, and heavy silver and gold jewellery, with a rounded silver halo-like ornament behind. Yellow marigold garlands with red, purple and green bands frame the golden arch behind it. Brass lamps and a flower-filled plate sit at the lower left, and an ornate gold-carved arch frames the scene.2009-12-27July 07 20092009-07-07Photograph of a temple ritual before a gilded deity pair: a gold-framed arch behind two metal murtis, one with a crown and orange turban, the other in a magenta sari with gold ornaments. Ornate multicoloured flower garlands wrap the figures and a golden kalasha-like vessel in front. A person in orange robes and a purple flower garland, with a red bindi and rudraksha-style beads, holds a silver plate and offers something to the deities, while another person in orange sleeves reaches in from the lower left. Stone temple architecture frames the scene.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph inside a covered temple porch showing two sculpted deity murtis seated on a raised platform, dressed in teal and red silk with gold ornaments, garlanded with yellow marigolds, purple and red flower strands. One standing man in orange-saffron robes and a long dark hair stands on the platform behind the murtis, holding a garland. A second man in orange robes and a gold chain stands at left holding a silver tray with offerings. Gold lamps and a brass kalasha sit in the foreground, with a decorated arch behind.2009-12-27