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April 11 2021

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A photograph of a temple ritual before a deity murti, a golden-faced image dressed in ornate jewelled garments and a crown, almost entirely covered by a dense curtain of green leaves hung above and around it. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti with a striped yellow-and-black waist cloth and a saffron shawl stands at left, a rudraksha bracelet on his wrist, a bell in his hand and his arm extended toward the deity. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right against a red curtain, and a golden offering vessel sits at lower right. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam; the priest's face is turned away from the camera.2021-04-11A photograph of a priest in saffron-orange cloth and a striped yellow-black waist wrap, bare-chested with white tripundra markings, reaching to adorn a gold-and-jewelled deity murti with fresh green leaf garlands. The murti wears an ornate crown and a large embellished breastplate, set against a red draped backdrop, with a brass oil lamp at right and a golden kalasha-style vessel at lower right.2021-04-11A photograph of a priest in saffron and yellow-black striped cloth, shown from behind and to the left with a bare upper body and white ash markings, holding a brass tray toward a deity murti. The murti is adorned with a crown, a bejewelled necklace and a large oval backdrop covered in gold embroidery and studded with flowers, surrounded by green leaves and garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side against a red curtain, and a brass vessel appears at the lower right. The scene suggests a puja or aarti being offered to the deity murti.2021-04-11April 11 20212021-04-11A photograph of a ritual at a temple-style setting with a red draped backdrop. A man with long dark hair, a full beard and white ash markings on his forehead and bare upper body stands at left in an orange and striped yellow-black cloth, holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame toward a deity murti. The murti is a gold-faced figure with a jeweled crown and ornate necklace, framed by a large oval of green leaves and gold-and-jewel embroidered fabric. Brass lamp stands and a golden kalasha-like vessel appear at right. The scene suggests an aarti or puja with decorated leaves around the deity.2021-04-11A bare-chested priest in orange and yellow-striped cloth with a rudraksha mala and white ash markings on his forehead and arm holds a lit oil lamp before a deity murti framed by a large arch of green neem leaves. The murti wears a crown, decorated face and ornate jewelled collar and robes. A tall brass lamp stand stands at right against a red curtain, and brass offerings are visible in the lower right. The scene suggests a puja or aarti. A printed credit line appears in the lower right corner.2021-04-11April 11 20212021-04-11A bearded man with long swept-back hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange ochre shawl over his shoulders and a striped yellow-black cloth at his waist, stands at left and reaches toward a deity murti. The murti has a golden face with red lips, a crown, and a large ornate embroidered backdrop trimmed with purple and white floral beadwork. Fresh green leaves are draped over the murti and backdrop. A brass oil lamp stands at right against a red curtain, and golden offerings appear at the bottom edge. The man has a white sacred mark on his forehead and a rudraksha bracelet on his wrist.2021-04-11December 25 20182018-12-25A photograph of a temple ritual in front of a richly decorated shrine. A bare-chested priest in a saffron-orange dhoti with a pink and purple garland and long dreadlocked hair holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) in his right hand and a bell in his left, offering it toward two deity murtis seated on a gold-draped throne. The central murti wears a crown, a white dhoti and a red and white flower garland, with a tilak painted on its forehead; the smaller murti beside it wears a tall crown and a gold necklace. The throne is banked with red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigold garlands, and the arch behind is ornately carved in gold. a person candidate in the photo appears as the priest performing aarti; the appearance cues (long hair, bare chest, saffron cloth, garland) are present but the face is not clear enough to confirm.2016-12-19Close photograph of a golden deity murti richly adorned with jewelled ornaments, a red and gold crown, and a large jewelled necklace in red, green, blue and white stones. Dense garlands of green leaves surround the figure. On the left, a bare-armed priest in orange cloth wearing rudraksha malas holds a golden sword-like implement at the deity's side while adjusting the leaf garlands. The arm and beads dominate the left edge, and the scene suggests a decorated puja or worship setting.2021-04-11Photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes performing puja at a gilded shrine. He has long dreadlocked hair wrapped in a dark cloth, a full beard, white vibhuti lines on his forehead and a long rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold ornaments. He holds a thin ritual rod or stick toward a decorated deity murti seated in a golden canopied palanquin-style shrine, draped with white jasmine garlands, rudraksha, a red and gold silk cloth and a jeweled crown. In front are a brass oil lamp, a silver cup, a covered brass bowl and a tray of kumkum, turmeric and offerings. Gold pillars and ornate gold panels fill the background. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, presented as the officiating devotee at the puja.2021-05-27