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November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a decorated murti seated on a red and pink draped throne before a gold-framed arch. The figure wears a red turban, a large silver and gold necklace, and a gold-trimmed garland, and is heavily garlanded with yellow, red and white flower strands. Flower borders in orange, yellow and pink frame the scene. At lower left a man in white dhoti and shawl with long hair sits and tends the garlands beside a brass lamp. Printed copyright and source text appears on the lower right.2016-01-04A photograph of a priest in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl performing aarti before a deity murti decorated with layered garlands of yellow, purple, white and red flowers. The murti wears a crown and jewellery and sits on a red-draped platform framed by a gold arched backdrop. The priest, with a shaved head, white tilak and rudraksha mala, holds a silver lamp and bell. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with fruit and flowers on a tray in the foreground.2014-12-05A man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl with a red garland stands at left, hands together with flowers, in front of a richly decorated temple shrine. Two gold-clad deity murtis sit on a raised dais, heavily draped in layered garlands of marigolds and roses in yellow, purple, red, white and green. Brass lamps and a gold-framed arch surround the shrine, and a gilded altar box stands at right.2015-01-04A ceremonial shrine scene at dusk showing a deity murti richly decorated with layered garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and gold jewellery. A woman in a maroon and gold-bordered sari with bangles stands at left, facing the deity and holding a small metal vessel, while another figure in orange-robed attire sits at right beside the altar. Marigold and rose petals are scattered on the platform, and a small brass lamp sits before the central figure. The setting appears to be an outdoor temple structure with an ornate ceiling.2014-11-26A temple shrine lit at dusk with a large central deity murti decorated with a crown, heavy gold-and-jewel necklaces and garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers. Flower garlands drape arches framing two smaller standing murtis on either side. In the foreground a woman in a maroon sari with gold border, wearing bangles and a red flower garland, bends forward with hands raised beside a brass vessel. Another brass lamp and a white-and-red flower garland rest on a wooden platform below. A seated figure in orange cloth sits at the right edge beside the altar.2014-11-26February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesA decorated shrine-style palanquin or peetha framed by marigold and rose garlands, with a gold arched backdrop and green cloth behind. A figure seated on the peetha wears a red-and-gold turban, a large gold necklace, layered bead ornaments and an orange garment, with a long garland draped across its lap. In the foreground a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a yellow border and a rudraksha mala sits at the lower left, leaning toward the seat and handling an object with his hand. Red and maroon cloth covers the platform, and a partially visible man appears at the lower right corner.2016-01-04October 10 20132013-10-10November 29 20112011-11-29A metal murti of a deity stands under a gilded arch framed with ornate golden repoussé panels, draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red roses. The deity wears a tall crown, layered silver necklaces and ornaments, and an orange-red cloth draped across its shoulders. A small brass kalasha or lamp sits at its base among the flowers, and fresh leaves lie in front. The setting is an outdoor courtyard with potted plants and paving. No people are visible in the frame.2013-01-15A photograph of a temple worship scene. A bald man in rust-red and gold robes, with a rudraksha mala and sacred marks on his forehead, stands at right holding a lit multi-flame oil lamp (aarti) toward a deity murti. The deity murti sits on a red and orange draped platform, adorned with a dense garland of marigolds and yellow, red, purple and white flowers, and wears a tall crown with a white and gold ornamental costume. A second, smaller murti stands to the left, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps stand at the lower left and right, and a window and fan are visible in the background.2014-12-05