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A photograph of a shaven-headed devotee in an orange-saffron shawl with a maroon border and matching orange dhoti bending forward to offer red flowers at a deity murti. The murti is adorned with a black crown, gold jewellery, a green stone pendant and a garland of red, pink and white flowers, and sits on an orange silk cloth on a gold pedestal. Peacock feather bunches and a gold pillared canopy hung with red and white garlands frame the shrine, with yellow and pink petals scattered below.

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April 28 20082008-04-28A photograph of a deity murti seated on a golden palanquin-style platform outdoors, decorated with red and white flower garlands, yellow and pink flower heaps, peacock feather fans and a gold canopy with hanging bells. The murti wears a gold and green ornamental necklace, a jewelled crown and an orange and magenta cloth. A man in orange saffron robes and an orange head wrap with a red border leans in toward the murti with hands raised near it, with a rudraksha mala and a marked forehead visible. Coconuts and rose petals lie on the golden base. The setting appears to be a temple darshan area with a white brick wall behind.2008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28A devotee in an orange-peach shawl and head covering stands at left, offering a silver tray of fruit (an orange, two green apples and a red apple) toward a decorated deity murti. The murti is framed by a golden canopy hung with red, white and orange garlands, bells and peacock feathers, and is dressed in pink carnation and marigold-style garlands with a silver crown. A devotee's hand rests on the garlands. A partial printed poster is visible at the upper right. The setting is an outdoor, whitewashed wall backdrop.2008-05-12A man in an orange saffron shawl and matching orange robe stands beside an ornate gold palanquin decorated with red and white flower garlands and peacock feathers. He holds a silver tray of red roses and lifts a garland toward the draped deity murti or idol, whose red, purple and green silk cloth covers its form. A gold chain hangs at his chest and bangles adorn his wrist. Another person in green and a figure in red stand at the left edge beside a white brick wall with a white flag behind the palanquin. The scene suggests a devotional decoration or worship ritual in an outdoor setting.2008-05-12May 12 20082008-05-12April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsOctober 15 20082008-10-15April 28 20082008-04-28A photograph of a robed figure in saffron-orange garments and a matching head wrap, standing beside a golden canopy structure draped with red and purple silk cloths and garlands of red and white flowers. The figure holds a brass tray of red roses in one hand while reaching up with the other to adjust a red garland on the canopy. A gold pendant hangs on the chest, and a bangle is visible on the wrist. Peacock feathers are tucked among the decorations. Behind the figure stands a man in dark clothing with glasses, and a partly visible woman in red appears at the left edge. The setting is a white brick wall with a flag at the top. The figure's appearance is consistent with the page's presentation as a person, but the cues are limited to saffron clothing and a pendant, so identification is uncertain.2008-05-12Outdoor photo of a ceremonial moment in front of a glass-fronted building. A man with dark hair and an orange silk garment with silver jewellery bends forward with one hand on a large garland-draped object. The object is a decorated deity murti or ratha-like form, covered in green, yellow, red and white flower garlands, with peacock feathers and a gold crown-shaped top. A man in an orange robe stands beside him, and an older man in white and another person in orange watch nearby. A gold palanquin-like platform holds a red and gold cushion decorated with flowers. Devotees stand behind in white and orange clothing, and petals lie on the ground.2008-05-03