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March 26 2013

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A shaved-headed priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with a black rudraksha-style cord stands at a gilded shrine, raising a five-flame brass aarti lamp toward a central deity murti. The central figure wears an orange turban-like crown, a jewelled necklace and a white garland, and holds a trident-like staff; two smaller standing deity murtis flank it, all draped in garlands of white flowers with red and green accents. Red cloth backs the shrine and marigold offerings sit at the base, with a red-and-white railing and trees visible behind. The scene is an aarti at a temple shrine.2013-03-26A seated priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha mala and bangles, arranges white and pink flower garlands before a shrine. Behind him, three deity murtis stand adorned with garlands, jewelled necklaces and crowns, with a golden yellow cloth draped beneath. Flower petals are heaped in the foreground, and a silver bowl of petals sits to the left beside a second robed attendant with a shaved head and rudraksha mala. A visible shrine setting with a gilded backdrop suggests Rudrabhishekam worship at a temple sanctum.2014-06-30Ritual scene at a temple-style pavilion during a homa. Three shaved-headed priests in rust-red and saffron-bordered dhotis stand at a blue-draped altar; the central priest wears a long rudraksha mala and holds a small ritual implement while the one at right adjusts a microphone stand. A white-clad attendant with a mala stands at the right edge. Behind the altar are gilded deity murtis garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds and a tall pillar of flowers and sacred objects with a broom-like item. Brass lamps, a gold-framed arch and marigold garlands fill the setting, and a tray of offerings sits in the lower left.2015-07-17November 26 20142014-11-26A photograph inside a temple shrine where a figure in a maroon-red sleeveless top and a gold-bordered maroon dhoti stands at left, holding a flame toward a tall silver and gold lamp stand with multiple lit wicks. Behind it, a large deity murti decorated with a silver and gold ornament-laden frame, flanked by colourful garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers draped on tall standing figures. A small figure wearing a maroon turban and a crescent-marked headdress stands at left, and another standing figure in a dark robe and turban is at right. Brass lamps and an offering plate sit at the base, with a floral garland and a golden seat on the right. This appears to be an aarti offering with oil lamps before the deity murti.2014-12-05A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a seated figure in a rust-red dhoti and draped cloth with a long braid, reaching toward a garlanded deity murti. Three murtis stand in the niche, each wrapped in fresh flower garlands of pink, red and white, with a central white-robed figure wearing a tall crown and a gold-yellow cloth at its base. Pink and white flower heaps lie on the yellow-draped platform in front. To the left, a young attendant with a shaved head wears an orange robe and rudraksha mala and watches. A silver-framed panel stands at the left edge. The scene suggests a ritual flower offering or abhishekam at a shrine.2014-06-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple puja at a shrine. A man in a saffron-orange robe, bare-shouldered with a bald head and a gold bracelet, leans forward to touch a golden metal deity murti standing on a carved wooden stand with two smaller attendant figures in maroon garments. Behind him a priest in white dhoti with red border holds a brass aarti plate with a lit oil lamp. Above, a golden peetha/throne is draped with red cloth and garlanded with yellow and purple flower strings, with a seated figure in orange. Brass lamps and a small bowl sit on the platform.2010-11-12 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesA photo of a temple ritual at a gold-framed shrine. A man with long dark hair and a white flower garland wears a saffron-orange sleeveless garment with an orange-and-green shawl and touches the forehead of a golden deity murti with his right hand. The murti wears a crown, white jasmine garlands, a red-and-gold garment and a long braid. Yellow and orange marigold garlands drape the shrine, and a gold ceremonial staff stands nearby.2009-12-26November 09 20092009-11-09January 04 20152015-01-04June 29 20142014-06-29 +2 copies