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Close photo of a devotee's hands receiving a small bronze standing deity murti from a man in an orange and red garland, with white, yellow and pink flower garlands and rudraksha beads. A person in a grey patterned jacket with a lavender shawl holds an orange cloth beneath the bronze figure. Behind them a woman in a yellow and white sari sits near a gold shrine and red silk cloth. The man's face is cropped out of frame.

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Close-up photograph of hands passing small metal deity figurines during a ritual. In the foreground a woman in a purple and grey patterned shawl holds a small brass figure on an orange cloth. Her bangled wrist is visible. Another hand, possibly a man's, holds a darker bronze figurine up in front of a yellow-clad figure. A white garland of jasmine flowers and a wooden object appear at the right edge, with a red striped cloth and a blurred gold background behind.2010-10-12A seated man in an orange robe with a red bindi, long dark hair and a white and multicoloured flower garland sits on a red throne-like chair, holding a small brass figure and receiving an offering from a standing man in a grey patterned kurta and lavender shawl who extends his hands toward a brass murti wrapped in an orange cloth. Behind them a woman in white and yellow stands and another woman in yellow sits at the left edge, with a large orange banner with Kannada-style script and thick garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers framing the scene.2010-10-12A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long white flower garland, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, receiving or handing over a small metal object from a brass stand while a man in a grey patterned kurta and lavender shawl bends forward with an orange cloth held in his hands. Garlands of yellow, pink and purple flowers decorate the red-draped throne and the gold-and-orange backdrop. Two women in white saris with yellow borders stand or sit behind them. The seated figure, who has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, matches the a person candidate cues, but the appearance is not certain enough to confirm identity. Five people are visible in the scene.2010-10-12Close view of a woman's hands offering small bronze deity figurines resting on a folded saffron-orange cloth. The woman wears a lavender shawl and a blue-grey sleeve with gold bangles. The figurines show a seated couple-form deity murti beside a standing figure with a snake-entwined figure. Behind, a red and gold brocade cloth, another person's hands, and yellow flower garlands are visible. The setting suggests a ritual offering of murtis.2010-10-12A photograph of a man with long swept-back black hair wearing an orange sleeveless top and a white jasmine garland with red flower accents, smiling as he reaches toward a small brown statue of a seated sage. Behind him a gold ornate throne is visible. On the left, a man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala holds a brass vessel, and a man in white with a yellow shawl operates a video camera. A silver tray in front holds currency notes, bananas and flowers. A green backdrop fills the background. The seated figure in the statue is bare-headed with a wrapped cloth.2010-08-08September 04 20132013-09-04 +1 copiesA close photo of a ritual scene. In the foreground, a hand holds up a small bronze deity murti with multiple arms. Below, an orange cloth holds a second small brass figure. Beside it, a garland of yellow, white and pink flowers hangs over a carved wooden object. Behind, a person in a white garment with a yellow shawl sits in the background, and a red and gold brocade cloth is at left.2010-10-12October 11 20132013-10-11A bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair and a gold chain stands on the left, raising his right hand to press it onto the forehead of a smiling man on the right. The recipient wears a cream-yellow kurta, a rudraksha mala, and an orange-red shawl printed with script; he holds a white cloth. Behind them, several people in white and cream garments stand with rudraksha malas, and a small golden deity murti sits in the foreground. The setting suggests a blessing or initiation ritual.2017-08-15September 04 20132013-09-04A photograph of a man in an orange-brown saffron-toned garment with a rudraksha-style red-and-white beaded necklace, his hair in a low bun, placing his right palm on the forehead of a smiling man in a white shirt with a blue lanyard and identity badge. The older man in the white shirt holds a small bundle of green leaves. Behind them stands a gold-framed portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure, gilded decorations and a golden figure. Several people in white and orange clothing are in the background of a hall.2014-03-21October 11 20132013-10-11