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January 03 2016

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A photograph of a shrine: a person with long dark hair worn high and swept back, wearing a red-orange silk garment draped over one shoulder, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and gold bangles, touches the chin of a golden deity murti with a tall ornate gold crown, jewelled earrings and a nose ring. Vibrant garlands of white flowers, red roses and yellow marigolds surround the murti, and gilded carved arches frame the scene. The person appears to be performing a ritual adornment or abhishekam-style service.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03 +1 copiesJuly 09 20172017-07-09April 30 20122012-04-30January 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesA 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 22 20182018-12-22A photograph of a ritual at a golden shrine niche. In the foreground, a man with hair tied in a bun, bare-shouldered and wearing an orange-saffron dhoti-style garment, raises his right arm to hold a small object near the decorated figure. Beside him, a large deity murti with a golden face, a red and black embellished crown, layered jewelry and a lotus in its hand sits draped in garlands of white jasmine and red, green, yellow and purple flowers. An orange silk backdrop and ornate gilded arch frame the scene. The man is a priest or devotee performing a puja; his identity is not established by visible cues.2012-04-30Photo 11724845 +2 copiesApril 30 20122012-04-30A photograph of a golden deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers, set beneath an ornate golden arch. A person in a red garment with a long dark braid stands at left, arm raised and scattering yellow flower petals over the murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown, large earrings, layered necklaces and an orange-red turban-like cloth. Flower petals are visible falling in the air around the figure.2016-01-03A photograph of a long-haired figure in a rust-orange garment and a red and white bead garland, seen from behind, touching the face of a golden deity murti with a stylised crown and jewelled necklaces. The figure wears gold armlets and a red thread on the wrist, and stands before a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands and a gilded arch. Green banana leaves and offerings lie in the foreground.2016-07-19