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A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron sleeveless garment with a draped orange cloth over the shoulders, holding a brass oil lamp with a large open flame in his right hand. Behind him are dense garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and red roses on a stone wall, and a gilded deity murti stands at the right edge. The image is blurred in the foreground. Only the one priest is visible.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Photograph of a temple ritual at dusk. A man in saffron-orange cloth draped over his head and shoulders holds a brass aarti lamp with a bright flame in his right hand, offering it toward a deity murti decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and gold ornaments. Brass ritual vessels and a small brass lion-shaped stand sit at the base, and a red cloth hangs behind. Carved stone architecture frames the scene, with smoke rising near the lamp.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA man in an orange-saffron garment with a draped shawl over his shoulders holds a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, performing an aarti before a deity murti. The murti is adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and gold ornaments, including a gold-plated hand and a jewelled crown-like headdress at the upper right. Stone temple pillars with carved details frame the left side. A small trident symbol is faintly visible on the dark wall at lower left. The man's hair is tied back and his arms bear light ash markings.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes kneeling before a richly decorated deity murti. He wears a gold-toned necklace and bangles and holds his hands together in front of a brass plate holding a lit wick and offerings. The murti is draped in thick garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and wears silver ornaments and an orange cloth. Brass vessels, a small oil lamp and a white cloth sit on a wooden platform in the foreground, and a red cloth covers the altar base. The scene suggests a puja in progress, lit warmly in the evening. The priest is not shown with long hair, a crown or rudraksha malas, so his identity is uncertain.2011-11-28December 22 20112011-12-22A photograph of a temple ritual in progress. A person with long, swept-back dark hair and an orange sleeveless garment with an orange shawl stands at left, holding a brass bell in one hand and a brass lamp with a bright flame in the other. In front of them is a dark stone shivalinga topped with white abhishekam offerings, set beside a gold-coloured deity murti adorned with red stones, a crown and yellow and white flower garlands. Red and gold draped cloth covers the altar behind. The orange-clad figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and a shawl, consistent with a probable Swamiji identification, and performs the puja.2010-02-12A figure in saffron-orange robes and a long gold-toned shawl bends over a brass oil lamp (deepa) with a bright flame at lower left, while holding a brass vessel above a tiered structure heavily decorated with yellow marigolds and red flowers. Ornate stone carving and a brass urn are visible on the right wall. Smoke drifts through the dim interior. The figure has white forehead markings and wears beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala.2014-08-17A man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with a gold-beaded garland draped over his shoulders stands in profile beside a gold deity murti with a trident and a jewelled hand. He holds a bundle of red and white flowers and fresh yellow-and-red marigold garlands. White vibhuti marks are visible on his forehead and upper arm. A tall brass oil lamp with a peacock-shaped top stands at left, and a yellow-clad figure with decorated feet appears at right beside the garlands. The scene suggests a temple offering of flowers.2010-07-21A 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.2011-11-28A photo of a person in an orange-saffron silk garment with long dark curly hair performing aarti before a deity murti dressed with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. The murti wears an orange cloth and stands beside brass and gold ceremonial objects, including a brass oil lamp with a flame held in the outstretched right hand. A green cloth and a palm frond appear in the background against an orange wall.2011-10-26February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copies