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A photograph of a temple-style ritual space with several deity murtis dressed in gold and silver ornaments, layered gold necklaces, and fresh garlands of yellow marigold, red and white flowers. The central murti wears a golden-brown and purple silk cloth. Two men stand at left: one in a saffron-orange dhoti with yellow garland holds a small ritual vessel, and another in white dhoti and shawl stands behind him. Rose petals and a red patterned carpet cover the floor, with banana leaves at lower left and a maroon curtain behind.

April 27 2018

2018-04-27 +1 copies

A temple-style ritual scene in a hall with red curtains. Several ornately decorated deity murtis sit on golden thrones, draped in colourful silk cloths and heavy gold jewellery, garlanded with yellow, orange, red and white flower strands. A woman in an orange-red sari with a yellow flower garland stands at left holding a small ritual vessel, while a man in white dhoti and a red-garlanded shawl stands behind her. Rose petals are scattered on the floor and a patterned rug lies in front, with banana leaves and offerings at the lower left. Figures in the scene are a priest-like man and a woman performing puja, both physically present.

A temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple, framing a golden arch behind two deity murtis with crowns and gold necklaces. A priest in a red-orange dhoti and matching shawl, bare-chested with a yellow sacred thread, offers a plate to the central deity murti, which is draped with garlands and has a silver kalasha-like form in front. A standing figure in a red dhoti and garland attends at left, and a person in dark clothing with red-and-white garlands stands at right. Brass oil lamps stand at both sides of the shrine and a small decorated image sits in the lower right. The setting is a stone temple hall with carved columns.

A stage set with several ornate golden thrones or altars draped in garlands of orange, red, yellow and purple flowers, holding deity murti figures with crowns and jewelled adornments. A man in an orange-brown dhoti stands at center-left holding a ritual item toward a central murti, while a figure in white dhoti and a red shawl stands at left holding a brass bowl. Scattered rose petals and marigold garlands cover the white floor, with fruit, flowers and a yellow cloth at the lower left. Dark red curtains form the backdrop.

Indoor temple-style ritual on a stage with red velvet drapery. Several deity murtis are seated on ornate gold-framed thrones, each heavily decorated with marigold, red and multicoloured flower garlands and draped silk cloths. Ritual attendants stand around the thrones: a man in white dhoti and an orange-red garment holds a silver plate, a bare-chested man with a cream-coloured shawl stands at right, and a man in a maroon cloth stands at left beside a golden lion-shaped object. Yellow turmeric blocks, a pineapple, fruits, a silver vessel and rose petals lie on the floor. No identifiable a person is visible in the scene.

January 04 2015

January 09 2015

A photograph of a temple shrine with two gilded deity murti seated on a golden throne, adorned with multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white. A person in an orange-red dhoti with a gold waist band and gold bangles stands at left holding a flaming oil lamp (aarti) toward the murtis, with a tilak on the forehead. Behind them a second figure in a red-orange turban and garland stands near the shrine, and a figure at right holds hands together in namaskar. Brass lamp stands and white cloth draped on a golden platform are visible. Elaborate beaded necklaces hang over the central murti.

May 02 2012

2012-05-02 +2 copies

A temple ritual scene in which a man in a rust-orange dhoti-style garment and a yellow-and-multicolour marigold garland stands at left, adorning or offering to a richly decorated deity murti. The murti is draped in gold and silver jewellery, layered necklaces, a crown and a flower-covered ornamental setting of red roses, yellow marigolds and white blossoms. A second, smaller figure with a bright pearl-and-gem crown and red garments sits at right, and another decorated figure stands behind. A brass oil lamp is visible at far left. The man has a vibhuti or tilak mark on his forehead and is holding a ritual item with both hands.

A woman in a red and orange sari with a gold bangle and vibhuti marks on her forehead performs aarti, holding a flaming lamp over a shrine. Behind her, a richly decorated deity murti sits on a throne, dressed in gold ornaments and a crown, surrounded by layered garlands of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, purple and white. Figures to the right, including a statue in a crown, are also draped in colourful flower garlands. A brass bell hangs from her left hand and a gold-framed canopy rises above the shrine. The scene is a temple puja with garlanded idols; no living person is identifiable as a person.