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October 26 20112011-10-26A woman with long dark hair, wearing an orange silk sari with a gold-bordered maroon edge, stands with her back partly to the camera and garlands a small bronze murugan-style deity murti with a white jasmine garland. The murti stands on a green-draped arched frame on a maroon cloth-covered platform. Behind it, a larger gold-toned deity figure wears a crown, a red and silver necklace and a red-orange garland, and a golden trident is visible at the upper right. The setting is an orange-walled shrine with a potted plant and a red-and-white painted base.2011-10-26 +1 copiesA long-haired figure in a saffron-orange silk garment with a gold-bordered wrap stands at a green-draped golden throne-like seat, reaching toward a small golden deity murti with a trident and a white jasmine garland with red flower accents. Behind them a second person in orange and a golden-clad figure with a red-and-gold turban and ornate necklaces stand near the seat, a red-and-gold cloth covers the base, and a banana leaf and orange wall form the backdrop. The scene appears to be a temple puja or abhishekam-style offering to a deity murti. The figure in orange has long hair and distinctive orange clothing, with a crown-like turban and garland visible nearby; identity is uncertain, so this is noted only as a candidate.2011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a long-haired man in an orange-saffron dhoti and matching shawl, bare-chested with an orange waist cloth band, leaning forward with both arms extended to adorn a seated deity murti. The murti is draped in red, yellow and white flower garlands and ornamented with silver jewellery and a crown-like headdress, seated on a green cushioned throne with a gold-backed chair behind. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on the floor and a second garlanded throne and deity figure are visible at left. Ritual setting with flowers and lamps.2011-11-29A photograph of a temple-courtyard puja before a green-backed golden throne draped with a maroon cloth and garlanded with white and red flowers, holding a small deity murti. A person in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair and a garland, stands at left holding a flaming oil lamp (aarti) toward the throne. Behind the throne stand two large golden deity murtis: the left one wears an orange turban, white jewelry and a tilak, and the right one wears a pink sari with red garlands and a yellow skirt. A dark stone figure and potted plants sit in the background beside red-and-white striped steps. a person appearance is uncertain: the orange-clad figure's long hair and saffron clothing are compatible, but the face is not clearly visible.2011-10-26A photograph of a temple puja inside a shrine room with orange-painted walls. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange saree with gold border and gold jewellery, stands at left and reaches toward a small deity figure placed on a green-backed golden throne-like seat. At right, a person in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and gold bangles holds a brass bowl filled with flowers, petals and small vessels. Behind them a golden deity murti wears a red-and-white turban and garlands of red and white flowers, with a trident-like emblem visible above. Potted plants and a red-and-white striped border appear at left.2011-10-26A photograph inside a temple shrine. In the foreground a bald man in an orange-red saffron dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, touches the forehead of a small gold-coloured standing figure with his right hand. The gold figure wears a yellow dhoti and raises one hand in blessing, standing under an ornate gold arch framed by a gold border. Behind them a large dark deity murti with a crown, earrings and multiple necklaces holds a trident and sits draped in a teal cloth, adorned with garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers. Granite pillars, gold-coloured pots and a small golden pyramid-shaped object sit on the polished floor, scattered with petals. A red cloth hangs at left beside a rudraksha garland.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual scene in a temple-like hall. A bare-chested priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing bangles, reaches toward two small golden metal deity statues standing on a draped white table, one holding a tray of small bowls. Behind them, a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne is adorned with a long garland of red and yellow flowers and wears orange clothing with bangles and armlets, with long hair falling forward. A large orange backdrop shows a painted face in a turban and a glowing oil lamp. Red fruits are arranged on a pedestal behind the throne. The scene suggests a pad-puja or darshan event, with offerings of flowers and fruit.2012-01-08A photo of a ritual at an outdoor shrine with orange-tiled walls and potted plants. A long-haired person in an orange silk sari with gold border and a gold necklace holds a lit camphor aarti lamp toward two large deity murtis, one in orange with a crown and one in pink and yellow with a red garland and pearl necklaces. A small golden murti sits on a green-backed throne draped with a maroon cloth decorated with gold dots, garlanded with white flowers. A shaved-headed attendant in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a brass plate of offerings at left. The attendant is visible at left; the person with long hair is in the centre. The ritual is aarti offered to the murtis.2011-10-26November 09 20072007-11-09