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August 25 2014

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A priest in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace kneels at the lower left, holding a brass lamp with a bright oil flame and making a small offering before a deity murti. The murti is a Ganesha form, draped with an orange cloth, a silver crown, and heavy garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds with white flowers in tiered strands. Behind it stands an ornate gilded metal backdrop with repousse floral and scroll patterns, and a red satin cloth covers the altar. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum.2011-11-28Ganesha murti adorned with a golden crown, layered jewelled necklaces and garlands of red, white, yellow and purple flowers, set within a gilded arch and under an orange canopy. A bare-chested man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with white markings on his arm and a rudraksha-style mala, stands at right holding a silver lamp and bell over the deity while a flame burns at the top, as in a puja. A silver bowl and red brocade cloth lie in front. The scene appears to be a night-time Ganesha worship.2013-09-09 +1 copiesSeptember 09 20132013-09-09A photograph of a priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a red and white garland performing aarti before a gilded deity murti seated on a golden throne with a peacock-shaped arch. The murti wears a crown, gold necklaces, and red and yellow flower garlands over a mint-green cloth. The priest holds a silver lamp with a flame over the figure, while another person's hand holds a tray of red flowers at the lower right. A corrugated roof and a few plants frame the outdoor shrine.2015-02-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple puja. A man with long dark hair, bare-shouldered and wearing a red-and-gold striped dhoti-style cloth, a gold chain and rudraksha-style beaded necklace, holds a lit flame on a silver lamp (aarti) toward a metal deity murti. The murti is adorned with a gold and red crown, a red silk garment and a white flower garland. Behind it stand tall garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers and a gold arched backdrop. The man appears to be a person, based on long swept hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and rudraksha beads, with the murti receiving pada-puja-style worship. Brass and gold ritual implements sit nearby.2011-12-12February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesA priest in a red and orange ceremonial dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and bangles, stands at left raising one arm to offer a flame toward a decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with white and red flower garlands and a gold necklace, set in an ornate golden arch flanked by two large gilded ceremonial discs. Multiple brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on a tiered offering stand decorated with marigold and white garlands, leaves, and small figurines at the base. Gold and yellow draped fabric forms the backdrop. Visible in the image: one priest only, so no additional people are shown.2015-07-06A photograph inside a richly decorated temple shrine. A man seen from behind, bare-shouldered, wears a rust-orange cloth wrapped around his body with a gold border and a gold-chained neck ornament, and his hair is tied in a bun. He leans forward to adorn a small deity murti seated on a gold-framed throne, placing a crown or decoration on its head. The murti wears a white dhoti-like cloth, red and gold ornaments, and an orange scarf. The throne is draped with garlands of red, white, green, yellow and purple flowers, and brass lamps stand in the background beside gilded temple pillars.2012-05-02A photograph of a ritual scene inside a covered hall at night. A man with hair tied in a knot at the back of his head stands with his back to the camera, bare-shouldered, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a beaded necklace. He faces a silver-framed shrine holding a Ganesha deity murti, decorated with a gold crown, red and pink garlands, orange marigold and purple flower garlands, and a green silk backdrop. Brass pots and offerings are arranged on a red-covered table to the left, with an oil lamp flame visible in the lower left.2014-11-25December 24 20112011-12-24A night-time temple scene in which a bare-chested priest with long matted locks and a saffron dhoti stands at left, applying white paste with his hands to a deity murti. The murti is a richly decorated figure with a crown, trident and sceptre, dressed in red and silver brocade and draped with a thick garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers, set beneath a gold arch with a red curtain. A smaller companion figure stands to the right, also garlanded. A second attendant with white markings and a beaded necklace sits at lower left, and a bright lamp shines above.2016-11-06November 28 20112011-11-28