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Close photo of a man with long, dark, swept-back hair bent over a richly adorned deity murti seated on a gold-embellished throne. The murti wears a red silk garment with gold embroidery, layered gold and jewelled necklaces set with red, green and blue stones, and a pale face. The man, seen mostly from behind and the side, is tying or fastening a gold ornament at the murti's wrist while another person's hands adjust it near the lower frame. A pink and orange rose is tucked into the throne's side, and green plantain-like leaves stand to the right. Foreground includes an orange cloth. Photo taken at night.

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A close photograph of a figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair, seen from behind, reaching with one hand to adorn an ornate deity murti decorated with gold and jeweled crown-like headdress studded with red, green and blue stones. The figure holds a small grey metal object and a green leafy stalk is held against the image on the right. A pink and gold garment drapes the lower part of the murti. The setting is dark. a person (long dark hair, saffron robe) is performing the decoration, though his face is not visible.Night photo of a deity murti seated on a wooden chair, dressed in a red and magenta silk garment with gold brocade, a jewelled crown, layered beaded necklaces, and a gold belt with coloured stones; a golden sequined backdrop with purple and yellow trim frames it, and pink and yellow flowers are placed at its shoulders with a green palm leaf behind. A man in white kurta with a dark beard and a rudraksha mala leans in from the left, holding a saffron cloth. 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The figure faces a decorated deity murti dressed in a red and magenta silk cloth, with gold and jewelled ornaments, a pink flower decoration, and a jewelled necklace of green and white stones. Ornate gold-tone ceremonial staffs with bird-shaped finials stand on either side, and a green leaf stem is tucked near the murti. The background is dark with a hedge visible.A night photograph of a deity murti in a richly decorated setting. The figure wears a crimson and gold silk garment with a red shawl, an elaborate gold and pearl crown or headdress set with red, blue and green stones, and layered gold necklaces. Behind it stands a tall gold-and-blue embellished backdrop studded with pearls and sequins, with peach and red flowers attached to the left side and green palm-like leaves on the right. At the lower left, a person in white clothing with a bare arm adjusts a gold bangle or ornament on the murti's wrist, while another pair of hands and a head of dark curly hair appear at the lower right. The scene is lit by a flash, leaving the surroundings dark.Close photograph of a person with long dark hair and bare arms, wearing an orange cloth, adorning a deity murti with a gold crown or headpiece set with red, green and blue stones. The murti is draped in a red and gold brocade garment with pearl and bead embroidery, and a blue velvet cushion with gold trim and pearl netting frames it. A green plant stalk. The setting is dark.2006-10-26Night photograph of a long-haired man seen from behind and partly in profile, bare-chested with an orange cloth wrapped around his waist and legs, seated beside a gilded metal stand topped with a deity murti. The murti wears a crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with red and green stones, and a red silk garment, and it sits on a cushion studded with beads and blue velvet panels. A green palm leaf stands beside the figure. Behind the seated man, a second person in white clothing reaches toward the murti. The seated man's orange robe and long dark hair are the most prominent colours in the frame.A photograph of a person with long dark hair, seen from behind and partly in profile, wearing an orange cloth, decorating a gold-coloured deity murti seated in front of a large gold-embellished backdrop with purple velvet trim. The murti wears a gold crown, a red bindi, a dense pearl-and-jewel necklace, and a fuchsia silk garment with gold embroidery; pink and peach silk flowers are attached at the side. The decorator's left hand adjusts the backdrop near the murti's head, while the right hand holds a black marker pen near the chest of the figure. A green leafy plant stands at the right edge against a dark background.A photograph taken at night of a figure in an orange robe kneeling before a deity murti seated on an ornate golden and purple throne-like seat. The murti wears a red garment, a golden crown-like headdress, and pink and yellow flowers. A tall brass ceremonial staff with ornate hooks stands to the right. Two men in white shirts stand nearby, one wearing a rudraksha mala with a pendant. A pink wall and wooden door form the background. The kneeling figure has long dark hair and bare shoulders above the orange cloth, with a green palm leaf held beside the murti. Possibly a person figure, identified only by appearance cues including long dark hair and orange robe, with the kneeling figure's identity uncertain.Night photograph of a seated figure with long, dark, loose hair and an orange garment in the lower left, facing a decorated deity murti on the right. The murti is dressed in red and gold cloth with blue-and-gold borders, jewelled ornaments and a trident, and is framed by an ornate gold arch. An oil lamp with a flame sits on the tiled floor in front of it, with a green leaf and pink flowers placed near the murti. Behind the seated figure, two people in white clothes stand with hands pressed together in prayer near a pink pillar, and a potted plant sits by the wall. This appears to be a puja or aarti being performed at the shrine.March 22 20082008-03-22A photograph at night of a man with long, dark, swept-back hair and bare shoulders, wearing an orange cloth, placing a pink and peach flower on an ornate deity murti. The murti is dressed in red and gold silk, adorned with jewelled ornaments, green stones and a blue-and-gold embroidered backdrop, with green leaves and a tall gilded pillar-like stand beside it. A white garment hangs in the upper background. The figure's features are not clearly visible, so the appearance-based cues are only partial. +1 copies