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A photograph inside a decorated temple-style hall shows a woman in a maroon sari with purple border, hands pressed together in namaste, facing a pair of adorned murti figures seated on a green-draped throne. The figures wear gold crowns, layered gold jewellery and red-and-yellow marigold garlands, with white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and a gold-and-green canopy with multicoloured tassels overhead. Behind her, a man in an orange shirt and another in a checked shirt watch, and a cameraman with a video camera on a tripod films at left, a person in white and gold dhoti-style clothing among them. A small child in yellow stands near the woman. Rose petals are scattered on the floor.

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October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18A woman in a maroon sari with a purple border stands in the foreground with her hand raised toward two large decorated murtis seated on a green draped dais. The murtis wear gold crowns, red and gold garments, heavy gold necklaces and are garlanded with yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers. Behind them stands a silver and gold ceremonial structure with a fringed canopy. A man in a red and white striped shirt and glasses stands to the left, with other devotees in colourful clothing behind. An oil lamp burns at the right edge. Devotional darshan at a temple-style celebration.2015-10-18A devotee in a red-brown turban and brown-and-gold draped garment stands with palms pressed together in namaskar beside a golden-framed altar. On a green-draped raised seat sit two richly adorned deity murtis, one with a crown and red garlands and the other with a gold crown, both draped in yellow and white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps, a silver puja tray and flower petals on the floor surround the altar. A small framed image and a decorative umbrella stand behind.2015-10-18A photograph inside a decorated temple-style hall showing devotees at a deity shrine. In the foreground a man in a red striped polo shirt and glasses, with an orange shawl, stands with palms pressed together in namaste before two ornately adorned metal murti figures seated on a green draped throne. The deities wear red and gold crowns, yellow and white flower garlands, and heavy jewelry. Behind them stand a gold-framed arch and a canopy with colourful tassels. To the left, a woman in a blue top carries a black handbag, a small boy in a grey outfit wears a lanyard, and a man in white clothes with folded hands stands near a tall ceremonial staff. Oil lamps stand on the right edge of the frame.2015-10-18A man in an orange-red turban and matching saffron-brown upper garment, with gold-toned waist cloth and a gold necklace and armbands, stands with palms pressed together in namaste before a decorated altar. Two deity murtis seated on a green-draped throne are adorned with garlands of white, yellow and red flowers, gold crowns and ornate jewellery. In front stand a brass oil lamp and a silver-toned offering tray scattered with petals. Other people in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and colourful garlands stand at the left edge. The setting is a temple-like hall with silver-toned decorative backdrops and an umbrella canopy with fringed fabric. Behind the man, an ornate silver and gold ceremonial canopy frames the scene.2015-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph inside a decorated temple hall with red walls and a dark red floor covering. On the right, two large deity murtis sit on a green-draped golden throne-like seat (peetha), adorned with garlands of white, orange and red flowers and gold jewellery. In front, a man in a white dhoti and a woman in a green-and-gold sari stand with folded hands in prayer, and a white-clad man with a rust-coloured shawl and a red cloth bag stands nearby. A young boy in a dark shirt and a man in a white dhoti with a golden-yellow shawl stand to the left. Brass oil lamps and a multicoloured canopy with tassels frame the scene.2015-10-18A photograph of a temple-style ritual at a decorated shrine. In the foreground, a man with a shaved head and glasses in a white and maroon ritual cloth stands at left. Beside him, a bearded man in a bright orange robe and rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, facing the shrine. Another man in a saffron-orange turban and gold necklace stands beside him. Two ornately dressed deity murtis sit on a green-draped throne with a golden canopy, adorned with yellow and white garlands, gold jewellery and red crowns. A brass oil lamp and a small offering tray sit in front, with flower petals on a green cloth.2015-10-18A man in a purple and white checked shirt stands with palms pressed together in namaste before a decorated green-draped dais holding silver and gold deity murti of a standing couple, adorned with yellow and white garlands, gold crowns, and elaborate jewellery. Two women in saris, one in orange and one in pink with folded hands, stand beside him, and an oil lamp burns on the right. Behind them are a multicolour fringed canopy, a golden arch, and bright stage lights. Visible people are three in the foreground and a partially visible figure at the left edge.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph inside a decorated temple hall where devotees gather before a large deity murti dressed in green and gold cloth with heavy garlands of yellow and red flowers. A man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl stands in the foreground, while a woman in a white and blue patterned top with a red bag and a young girl in a yellow dress stand before the murti. A man in a blue shirt folds his hands in prayer beside them. Behind, a figure in saffron robes and a man in white ritual dress move among the crowd. Gold ornamental canopies, a red-brown wall, a silver-and-gold palanquin-style seat and a video camera on a tripod complete the scene.2015-10-18