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June 06 2014

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A devotee in a rust-red blouse and leopard-print wrap bends forward to touch the head of a dark shivalinga-like murti on a white-draped altar. The murti is adorned with a gold-toned crown, rudraksha malas, and fresh garlands of pink roses and yellow marigolds. Brass oil lamps and a small tray of flowers sit on a cloth in the foreground. An elderly man in orange robes stands in the background holding a decorated umbrella. The setting is a temple hall with glass walls and carved stone pillars.2014-06-06A man in a rust-red dhoti and a leopard-print shawl stands at the side of a shrine, his hand extended toward a deity murti seated on a throne. The murti is adorned with pink and yellow garlands, a cobra hood, rudraksha mala necklaces and jewelled ornaments. Brass lamps with oil stand near the base, and rose petals are scattered on the floor and cloth. A golden figure with garlands sits on a wooden stand at the lower left. The setting is a pillared temple hall with large windows. The man's face is partly turned away and his appearance does not clearly establish a specific identity.2014-06-06June 04 20142014-06-04June 06 20142014-06-06 +1 copiesJune 06 20142014-06-06A man with a long black dreadlock-style braid wrapped in a rust-orange cloth stands bent forward, his hand resting on a tall pillar wrapped in yellow and red roses, white flowers and green leaves. He wears a red-and-white beaded garland, gold armbands, a gold necklace and rings, with white vibhuti marks on his forehead. Beside him is a large golden oil lamp, and a golden ornament with a peacock-like finial rises at the left. Gold-edged red silk and flower garlands fill the background.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A temple ritual photograph: a man in saffron-orange sleeveless garment and matching dhoti/shawl, with a sandalwood-paste mark on his forehead and arms, stands at left while placing a garland of yellow and red flowers on a deity murti. The murti is seated beneath a golden cobra-hood canopy, wearing a decorated crown or headdress with green leaves, a jeweled ornamental necklace, and a white and red-bordered cloth. Brass oil lamps and a vessel stand in the foreground, and another saffron-clad attendant is partly visible behind him, holding a brass tray. The setting is an open temple pavilion with stone pillars and a light sky behind.2010-07-21January 14 20182018-01-14May 12 20142014-05-12July 19 20162016-07-19June 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copies