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Night photo of a festival scene inside a gilded arched shrine niche. Two large deity murti or decorated figures stand in the niche, one with a green and orange turban, silver-toned face and trident, the other with a dark crown and white fur-like ruff, both draped in garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers. In the foreground a man in an orange shirt with his back to the camera, and a woman in an orange sari with a white feathered fan or chamara beside the figures, appear to attend the figures.

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October 03 20082008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03Night photograph of a golden arched shrine framing two painted deity murti seated on a raised dais. The figure on the left wears a green, orange and gold turban with ornate jewelry and a long trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears an orange-red sari, a tall crown and layered jewelry and raises one hand in blessing. Both are garlanded with yellow, orange and green flower garlands. In the foreground a man with curly dark hair in an orange-brown robe stands at the left edge, facing the murtis, while a brass oil lamp sits at the lower right beside a leafy decorative offering.2008-10-03December 31 20082008-12-31Night photograph of a festival scene in a gilded arched shrine lit by string lights. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shirt stands at left, holding a brass ceremonial object in one hand and raising a white fan or whisk toward a figure. Behind him sit two deity murtis richly dressed in orange and pink silk with silver jewellery, one wearing a green and orange turban and crown, the other with a large white plume. Garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers hang over them, and a brass oil lamp stands at right. The setting is an ornate temple or mandapa with gold filigree framing.2008-10-03A photograph of a devotee in an orange robe and rudraksha mala from behind, using a white fan or chamara-like cloth in a blurred motion toward two life-size golden deity figures. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with crown ornaments, holding a trident-like golden weapon; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, ornate gold necklaces and an orange-red sari. Garlands of yellow, green and purple flowers hang below them beneath an ornate gold arched frame with a dark blue backdrop. The image appears to show a deity worship moment during the Navaratri celebration. Copyright text runs vertically along the left edge.2008-10-03A photograph of a festival tableau before a gold-framed arch with two large decorated deity murti figures. The taller figure wears a green and orange turban and ornate jewellery and holds a trident, while the figure on the right wears an orange skirt, a crown and layered necklaces and raises a hand. Both are garlanded with yellow, red and purple flowers. In the foreground a man with curly hair in an orange robe has his back to the camera and reaches toward the figures, with a blurred white cloth in motion below. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge beside a golden ornate canopy.2008-10-03Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and a dark blue backdrop, housing a pair of ornately decorated deity murtis, a Shiva-like figure with a green and orange turban holding a trident and a drum, beside a female figure in an orange and gold dress with a jewelled crown and heavy necklaces, both draped in yellow and purple marigold garlands. A single devotee in an orange-yellow top and saffron wrap bends forward in front of the murtis, partially visible at left with a white cloth at lower right and a brass lamp stand at the right edge.2008-10-03A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange shirt stands at left, raising a white feathered fan or chamara high above two golden deity murtis seated under a gilded arch. The central murti wears a teal and orange turban and a jewelled crown; the right murti wears an orange silk skirt, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled crown, and holds a staff. Both are garlanded with yellow, white and purple flower garlands. A brass oil lamp stands at right and a white cloth covers part of the altar. Warm lights hang overhead against a dark backdrop.2008-10-03A photograph of a devotee in orange clothes performing an aarti or puja before a pair of decorated deity murtis in a gold-framed shrine niche. The devotee, with curly dark hair and an orange dhoti and upper cloth, faces the murtis, waving a smoky ritual flame or incense. The deity murtis are a male figure in a green and orange turban with a crown and a female figure in a dark crown, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. A brass oil lamp stands at right, with a dark background and a white cloth on the platform.2008-10-03Night photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and marigold garlands. A priest in orange clothing, his back to the camera, raises a large white feather fan toward two silver-and-gold deity murti seated on a throne. The goddess murti wears a jewelled crown, layered necklaces, orange and pink draped garments and holds a lotus-like hand gesture. A brass oil lamp stands at right beside a white cloth draped on a pedestal, with small electric lights overhead.2008-10-03