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A photograph taken at night of a seated figure in an orange-saffron garment with long, dark, wavy hair falling past the shoulders, seen from behind and to the side. 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.

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A seated man in profile wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over one shoulder, leaving the other shoulder and chest bare. His long, dark, swept-back hair falls to his shoulders. He reaches out to adjust a richly decorated deity murti at night, dressed in a red silk cloth with a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces, and a jewelled gold arch behind it. A pink and yellow flower and a green plant stalk stand beside the murti, and a gold ceremonial stand frames the right edge. The dark background suggests an outdoor evening setting. The man has long hair and saffron clothing, a cue that appears in several shots from this set; the page's a person flag is taken into account with caution. Description reflects the visible decoration and posture only.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.Night photograph of a puja at an outdoor shrine. In the lower left, a person with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe and holds a brass handbell in the right hand while the left hand extends toward a flaming brass oil lamp set on a tray. Behind, several people in white clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaskar near a pink pillar. On the right, a deity murti is dressed in red and gold garments with a golden crown, a silver trident, pink roses and green leaves, and jeweled ornaments, seated on an ornate gold-framed throne. A tall brass lamp stand stands in the foreground.A night photograph of a seated figure in orange saffron robes with long dark hair, viewed from behind and to the side, facing an ornate deity murti. The murti is dressed in a red and magenta silk garment with gold embroidery, blue and gold brocade panels, a green and red jeweled necklace, and a pink flower tucked at its side. Tall ornate brass staffs with peacock-head finials flank the murti, and green grass blades are draped over one staff.Night-time photo of a ritual at an outdoor shrine. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits at lower left, holding a small brass bell in one hand and gesturing toward a lit oil lamp on a brass stand. Behind him, three men in white clothing stand with palms pressed together in prayer near a pink pillar and potted plants. At right, a richly decorated deity murti in red and gold garments, with a trident, a flower and green leaves placed beside it, sits under an ornate gold arch. A brass vessel with a lit flame and a small offering tray sit on the tiled floor in front of the deity, with incense smoke rising. This appears to be a puja or aarti being performed.February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesNovember 13 20152015-11-13 +1 copiesA photograph taken at night outdoors shows a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe seated on a red-cushioned wooden seat with gold-finished posts, turned toward a decorated deity murti. The murti sits on a yellow and blue ornate throne with gold embroidery, wearing jewelled ornaments, a red garment and a pink flower, with green grass blades placed beside it. A standing man in white clothes holds a small object in his hands near the seat. A partially visible person in white and orange sits at the left edge, and another person's head appears at the lower right corner. The setting appears to be a courtyard with red tiled floor.October 26 20062006-10-26 +1 copiesClose 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.Night 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 at night of a seated man in an orange robe with long, dark, swept-back hair, holding a brass bell in his left hand and reaching toward a flaming oil lamp set in a copper bowl on the tiled floor. Before him is a deity murti decorated with gold and jewelled ornaments, a red and gold garment, a trident leaning against its shoulder, pink flowers, and a crown-like headdress with green leaves tucked behind. Standing behind him to the left, several people in white clothes have their palms pressed together in prayer. A brass lamp stand with floral carvings stands in the foreground. Green foliage and a pink pillar fill the background.