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Night procession scene at a temple-style festival. A large golden deity murti or ornate figure is decorated with thick garlands of yellow, red, green and purple flowers, standing before a gilded arched backdrop. Two men attend it. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white head cloth, with bare arms and a gold border, raising his hands toward the murti. The man on the right wears saffron-orange robes with gold borders and a saffron head cloth, holding a white fan or chamara of feathers aloft beside the deity. Warm lamplight illuminates the gold and flowers against the dark background.2015-02-03Night photograph of a deity murti in a golden ratha-style shrine decorated with white and yellow jasmine garlands and red flower strands, with trishula tridents standing on either side. A woman in an orange sari with long braids holds a white feather fan toward the golden kalasha-shaped vessel at the base, performing an aarti-style offering. A second woman in dark clothing kneels at the left edge of the shrine. The background is black, lit only by warm lamp light on the shrine. No a person candidate is visibly present; the figures are attendants. Photo, two people.2016-09-01Night procession photographed from a low angle against a black sky. A decorated palanquin with a gold-framed deity murti and marigold garlands in yellow and red is carried forward. A man on the left in saffron-orange robes and a grey-blue head covering holds a long brass-tipped staff and wears a bead necklace. Beside the palanquin on the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a white head wrap, and a gold-banded yellow cloth holds a white fly-whisk (chamara) over the deity. Colourful woven panels with floral motifs line the palanquin's pillars, and a tree stands at left. Two people are visible.2011-12-05A photograph taken in near darkness of an ornately decorated golden shrine or chariot, illuminated by warm light. The structure is draped with colourful flower garlands in pink, red, yellow and orange, with hanging tassels and a multicoloured fabric canopy above. At the left, a priest in white ritual clothing stands beside the shrine, holding a fan or whisk of white cloth aloft toward the deity murti at the centre. Silhouetted figures in the dim foreground suggest a gathered crowd. The scene appears to be a puja or aarti at a decorated deity shrine.2016-02-17A photograph of an abhishekam being performed before a deity murti decorated with dense garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. A woman in a rudraksha headband and rudraksha mala, wearing gold bangles and a dark red-and-gold garment, pours water from a vessel over the murti, which is dressed with a red cloth. A shaved-headed man in an orange-red garment and rudraksha beads holds a silver vessel beside her, and a second shaved-headed man in white stands at the left edge. Water streams down onto the stone base as the flower-draped deity glows in warm lamplight.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man in a yellow dhoti and yellow shawl with a heavy gold necklace and a red tilak, standing beside an ornately carved wooden ritual structure draped with yellow and pink marigold garlands. He reaches toward the carving while another person in orange robes at right holds out a large gold tray. The background is dark with palm fronds. a person: the long swept-back hair, gold necklace and yellow shawl are cues, and the page names a person at this event.2010-12-20January 02 20162016-01-02 +1 copiesA devotee in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban stands at right, palms pressed together in namaskar before a large golden deity murti seated on an ornate throne. The murti is draped in yellow and white flower garlands with red and white accents, and wears a crown and gold ornaments. Behind the figure are gold ceremonial umbrellas, a golden kalasha-like finial and a green leafy backdrop. Pink fabric covers the altar base, and small gold figures flank the throne. The devotee wears a red-and-gold ornamented necklace and bangles. The scene suggests darshan and puja in a temple-like hall.2015-07-06September 01 20162016-09-01A temple sanctum scene during worship at a Shiva lingam decorated with marigold and rose garlands. A man with long dreadlocks, a rust-red turban, a rose garland over his shoulder and gold bangles stands at center, placing his hand on the golden lingam. Two younger men in orange-saffron cloth stand behind him, one with long hair. Behind the lingam is a gilded deity murti in a red-and-gold garment with a crown, and floral garlands in yellow, red and white fill the frame. Brass and silver kalasha-style vessels sit in the foreground. The pillared stone ceiling and warm lamplight complete the setting.2016-12-14December 09 20122012-12-09 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20072007-02-16