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A photograph of a temple priest seen from behind, bare-backed with an orange-and-gold dhoti and a dark rudraksha-style wrist band, tending a richly decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with gold jewellery, a purple crown with gold coins, and a gold necklace over a white garment, set within a large heart-shaped arrangement of marigolds and garlands in purple, yellow, white and red. The priest's bare right shoulder is marked with white sandalwood or vibhuti, and he reaches toward a brass vessel near the base of the altar. The setting is a gold-trimmed temple doorway with carved stone pillars and a gold-coloured silk cloth at the base. a person's presence is not established by appearance here.2016-08-28A priest with long wet-looking dark hair and a bare upper body, wearing an orange-and-gold dhoti, stands at the left edge holding a golden aarti or puja lamp toward a large deity murti. The murti is an ornately decorated figure dressed in white and gold with a tall gold crown and jewelled ornaments, set in front of a backdrop of concentric arcs of marigold and yellow, purple, white and red flower garlands. Golden carved temple pillars frame the scene. A gold cloth lies at the base. This appears to be a temple decoration and worship scene, with the priest performing a puja or aarti before the murti.2016-08-28A shirtless priest in an orange-saffron dhoti stands with his back to the camera, holding a small bell or lamp in one hand while reaching toward an ornate deity murti. The murti is adorned with gold jewellery, a tall crown and an embellished face, set against a large semicircular arc of red, white, purple and yellow flower garlands. Golden carved lions flank the shrine, and brass oil lamps burn on the sides. The priest's bare upper body and wet hair suggest an abhishekam or aarti in progress. The scene shows a temple puja in a decorated shrine.2016-08-28August 28 20162016-08-28A temple photograph of a priest in a rust-orange dhoti and matching cloth draped over his shoulder, reaching toward a pair of deity murtis seated on a red satin-draped platform. The murtis wear white garments, a bright orange sash, ornate silver crowns and jewelled necklaces, and are framed by an arch of garlands in red, white, yellow, green and purple flowers. Behind them stands a gold-toned temple backdrop with flower garlands and brass lamps on the right. The priest's gesture suggests a padapuja or abhishekam-style offering, with no visible crowd present.2012-05-02November 29 20112011-11-29A temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands draped over gilded deity figures and a large ornate gold arch. A priest with bare upper body and a golden wrap, wearing a gold-brocade cap, stands at the center reaching up to adjust a white and gold cloth on a standing deity murti adorned with a crown, jewelry and a garland. Other deity figures with crowns and garlands sit to the left, and a pink curtain and red drape frame the scene. No a person candidate is clearly visible, so the person is described only by role.2013-07-18A photograph inside a richly decorated temple shrine. A man seen from behind, bare-shouldered, wears a rust-orange cloth wrapped around his body with a gold border and a gold-chained neck ornament, and his hair is tied in a bun. He leans forward to adorn a small deity murti seated on a gold-framed throne, placing a crown or decoration on its head. The murti wears a white dhoti-like cloth, red and gold ornaments, and an orange scarf. The throne is draped with garlands of red, white, green, yellow and purple flowers, and brass lamps stand in the background beside gilded temple pillars.2012-05-02A temple priest seen from behind, bare-backed and wearing an orange-gold dhoti with a gold border, stands at the right side of a richly adorned deity murti. He holds a gold ritual implement, possibly a lamp or aarti vessel, extended toward the figure. The deity wears a tall purple crown, gold ornaments, and layered gold necklaces, set against a dense backdrop of garlands in red, white, yellow, and purple flowers arranged in arching bands. The setting is an ornate golden temple shrine with carved pillars. No visible person matches the a person description in this image.2016-08-28A photo of a temple ritual. A person in an orange-red robe and matching orange turban stands at left, one hand resting on a richly decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with a large garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers, gold jewellery, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, with a green-jewelled crown. Gold-toned decorative metalwork and a red cloth are visible at right. Only one physical person is visible; the murti is a statue.2014-12-05October 26 20112011-10-26January 09 20152015-01-09