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January 01 2012

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A photograph of a ritual at a temple shrine. In the foreground a person with long dark hair seen from behind wears an orange saffron garment with a gold-toned waist band, and extends an arm to touch the face of a golden-toned metal deity murti decorated with a crown, gold jewellery, and a red garment. Behind them stand additional metal murtis, one with a crescent ornament, surrounded by red, yellow and white flower garlands, pink and orange gerbera flowers, and a gold ornate arch. The person's hand and wrist are adorned with gold bangles, and a second person's hand is visible at the lower left holding the waistband.2011-03-02December 30 20092009-12-30July 22 20132013-07-22A 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.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26A photo of a temple ritual at a gold-framed shrine. A man with long dark hair and a white flower garland wears a saffron-orange sleeveless garment with an orange-and-green shawl and touches the forehead of a golden deity murti with his right hand. The murti wears a crown, white jasmine garlands, a red-and-gold garment and a long braid. Yellow and orange marigold garlands drape the shrine, and a gold ceremonial staff stands nearby.2009-12-26A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland around his neck performing a ritual at a temple shrine. He stands at left, reaching toward the face of a large golden metal deity murti, adorned with a silver crown, jewelled necklaces, white jasmine garlands and a red and gold dress. Yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands surround the shrine, and a gilded arch frames the scene. The man has long dark hair and a sleeveless saffron top, and appears to be applying a touch or offering at the murti's face. The setting is an open stone-pillared temple hall.2009-12-26July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07January 13 20152015-01-13A devotee in orange robes and a matching orange headband stands beside a golden deity murti, placing his hand on its face in a ritual gesture. The murti wears an orange sari, gold jewellery, earrings, bangles and a tall ornate crown, and is framed by garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. At the lower left, a hand holds a brass tray with orange cloth, and at the lower left corner a brass plate holds more garlands and a few small items. Behind them, an ornate gold arch and carved stone pillars frame the shrine, with a few people faintly visible in the background.2010-12-27December 30 20092009-12-30