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A photograph of a temple scene in which a man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and a white flower garland, stands at left touching the forehead of a large gilded deity murti. The murti is seated on a maroon satin-draped platform, wearing an ornate crown, a jewelled necklace, a rudraksha mala and gold armour, with a trident beside it. Yellow and magenta flower garlands surround the golden arched backdrop, and a silver lamp stand with a bird motif appears at right. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam-style rite at a temple shrine.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A photograph of a gilded seated deity murti at a temple, dressed with a red turban, ornate gold armour, jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, holding a staff and raised hand. A priest in white dhoti with gold border and a white flower garland on his head stands at left, touching the forehead of the murti with his hand. Yellow and purple flower garlands frame the murti, which sits on a maroon satin cloth beside a silver ritual vessel with a bird-shaped spout. The stone arch behind is gilded.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA young man with long dark hair and a white garland of flowers around his neck, wearing a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl, reaches out to touch the forehead of a gilded deity murti seated on a maroon satin-draped throne. The golden murti wears an ornate crown, a red headcloth, layered jewelled necklaces and a black beaded mala, while one hand holds a staff. The murti is surrounded by yellow, purple and magenta marigold garlands and an elaborate gold arch. At the left edge a tray of green fruit and flower garlands is visible, and at the right a silver lamp stand with a bird motif stands near the murti. The scene appears to be a temple worship moment at an altar.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair and a white garland stands at left in white and gold-bordered ritual dhoti and shawl, touching the forehead of a gilded metal deity murti seated on a crimson satin cloth. The seated murti wears an ornate crown, layered jewelled necklaces, a rudraksha mala, armlets and a jewelled waist belt, with a trident beside it. Yellow and magenta flower garlands frame a gold arched canopy, and a silver vessel stands at right with a red and gold cloth draped over a flower-garlanded rack at left. The scene suggests a temple abhishekam or padapuja. Only one physical person is visible, and no appearance-based candidate is confirmed for the page's a person claim.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron cloth bends forward at a golden temple shrine, pressing his hands and forehead against a tall golden linga-shaped object draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Behind him stands a golden deity murti in a gilded arch with floral garlands, and a white figure in blue draped garments with a garland sits at the left edge. Golden kalasha-style pots and a brass lamp sit on the platform, with a green-and-gold bordered cloth hanging down. The scene looks like a temple puja or abhishekam, with the man in orange performing reverence. The man's appearance is compatible with a long-haired saffron-clad presentation, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2010-02-12A priest in white dhoti and cream shawl with a gold-bordered cloth stands with his back to the camera, touching the golden face of a deity murti seated in ornate crown and jewelry. The murti is adorned with white and multicoloured garlands and a gold-and-red jewelled breastplate. Behind him the decorated altar is framed by red drapery and rows of marigold, rose and jasmine garlands, with brass oil lamps lit at the lower left. Another figure in orange silk sits beside the deity.2012-05-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOctober 28 20062006-10-28A priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, bare-chested, pours liquid from a brass vessel over the head of a golden standing statue beside a seated deity murti. The seated deity wears a red and gold sari, a tall ornate crown, a garland of yellow and pink flowers, and holds a trident-like staff. The golden statue, with raised hand and dhoti, stands before a gold-framed niche draped in red cloth, indicating a temple abhishekam being performed. No physical people other than the priest are present.2012-04-07November 18 20152015-11-18January 01 20092009-01-01December 26 20092009-12-26