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December 27 2013

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A devotee in a rust-orange silk sari with gold border and a matching orange headwrap, wearing a red and white flower garland, reaches toward a golden deity murti seated on a flower-decorated throne. The murti has a golden crown and face, wears an orange garment, and is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and gold ornaments. Golden ornate throne backing and a stone pillar frame the scene. Pieces of golden hands and feet are visible at the base.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27A man in a rust-orange dhoti-style wrap and matching red-orange turban with a gold badge stands at left, bare-shouldered with a red-and-white flower garland, gold bangles and a gold necklace, reaching to apply a mark to the forehead of a gilded deity murti. The murti is seated on a throne, wearing a gold crown, orange-and-gold draped garment, layered beaded necklaces and gold arm ornaments. Behind it hangs a thick arrangement of yellow, red, pink and white flower garlands and a gold arched backdrop. A brass kalasha-like vessel with orange cloth stands near the murti's shoulder.2013-12-27July 22 20132013-07-22A figure in a red-orange turban and draped red-orange robe, wearing a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha-style red bead garland, stands with their back mostly to the camera and reaches up to adorn a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall gilded crown, golden earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a long wooden staff. Behind them are marigold and white flower garlands, gold-leaf temple decoration and a carved stone wall. Ritual adornment of a deity murti during temple worship, with the figure's role unclear from appearance alone.2015-07-31A priest in a red garment with a long plaited braid and a rudraksha-style mala stands at left, applying a tilak or mark to the forehead of a gilded metal deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a gold crown, ornate gold armour-like ornaments, pearl and bead necklaces and a long black braid, with a gold hand raised at right. The throne and back are decorated with yellow, white and purple flower garlands. The scene appears to be a temple or ashram worship setting. One visible human is present.2016-01-03December 27 20132013-12-27A person in a red-orange dhoti-style garment with a gold border and a saffron-orange rudraksha mala stands at left, long dark hair swept back, touching the forehead of a golden deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a tall gold crown, gold armour-like shoulder pieces, pearl and white beaded necklaces, and holds a gold staff. Behind it are arches of marigold and purple flower garlands in yellow, white, orange and purple. The person touches the murti's forehead in a ritual gesture while the murti is decorated with flowers.2016-01-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl standing beside a large golden deity murti dressed in orange silk and elaborate jewelry, holding a long staff. The man wears a gold necklace, a rudraksha-style garland and a red-and-yellow flower garland draped over his arm, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind them are heaped marigold, rose and green-leaf garlands and a golden ornamental backdrop. The man's hand rests near the deity. The man has long dark hair, but there is insufficient distinctive evidence to confirm who he is.2013-07-22April 28 20152015-04-28 +1 copiesDecember 27 20132013-12-27A figure in an orange saffron garment with a long flowing black hair and a garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers around the neck stands at left, one hand raised and touching the face of a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall golden crown, golden ornaments and a golden necklace and is also draped with a multicoloured flower garland in yellow, white, red, purple and green. The setting is a gold-framed shrine with an ornate golden arch behind. Swamiji (probable) figure is the orange-clad man performing the act of worship at the murti, identified by long hair, saffron clothing and flower garlands.2009-12-23