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December 28 2011

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March 07 20132013-03-07A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl, with a long rudraksha-style bead necklace and swept-back hair, reaches forward to adorn a large golden deity murti. The murti wears an ornate jewelled crown and gold jewellery, with red and green garlands draped across its shoulders and a golden staff held in its hand. Gold-embroidered draperies and a carved gilded arch form the backdrop. The scene is lit warmly, with gold and red tones dominating.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28March 07 20132013-03-07December 30 20092009-12-30A person with long dark hair, seen from behind, wears a saffron-orange garment and a red flower garland on the head, reaching up with one arm to adjust or place an ornament on a deity murti. The murti is a gold-crowned figure dressed in a red sari with white and red flower garlands and layered gold necklaces, set before a shimmering gold curtain and an ornate gold arch. Another gold figure with a red cloth is partly visible at left, and a golden hand gesturing in blessing appears at the lower left. The setting suggests a temple-style abhishekam or decoration ritual.2013-03-07A man in a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha-bead-style gold necklace stands at left, both arms raised to adjust or place a jeweled crown on a metal deity murti. The murti is draped with red and green flower garlands, a yellow flower is tucked near its crown, and it sits before a gold-threaded orange backdrop. A ceremonial staff with a golden finial and a trident-like ritual object stand on the right. The setting appears to be a stone temple with carved ornamentation. One person is visible in the scene.2011-12-28A man in orange saffron robes and a white garland stands at left, his right hand raised toward the face of a golden deity murti decorated with a crown, jewelled ornaments, a white jasmine garland and a red and gold sari. Behind the figure are dense garlands of yellow marigolds with red and purple accents, and a gilded arched frame. A trident-like staff and a brass vessel rest near the murti. The scene suggests a puja or darshan at a temple shrine. The man's clothing is orange with a green-edged shawl, and he appears to be the only physical person visible.2009-12-26March 07 20132013-03-07December 27 20082008-12-27February 09 20122012-02-09A figure seen from behind in a sleeveless orange saffron garment with long dark hair and a multicoloured garland of yellow, white, red, green and purple flowers around the neck. The figure reaches toward a large golden deity murti with a tall ornate crown, a gold face and rich jewellery, tending its face or forehead with the hand. Gold ornamental arches, a gold-handled trident-like staff and garlanded gold decoration surround the murti, with a dark red curtain behind. The scene appears to be an image-worship or pooja setting in a temple-style hall.2009-12-23