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A photograph of a devotee in an orange sleeveless robe and orange dhoti standing with palms pressed together in namaskar before a Krishna murti. The murti is dressed in a brown and gold silk cloth, adorned with white jasmine garlands, red and pink flower garlands and yellow marigold strands, and a golden flute is placed beside it. The murti stands on a gold-rimmed tray in front of a carved stone pillar with a small relief deity, and brass lamps and a kalasha-like brass pot sit nearby. A second person in white with a shaved head and orange-marked forehead stands behind, and an orange and white striped wall with a red pillar forms the backdrop. Puja in progress, with incense smoke rising.

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September 02 20102010-09-02A photograph of a temple puja for a Krishna murti dressed in a gold-bordered orange and brown cloth, decorated with white, pink and red flower garlands and a yellow marigold garland. A person in an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti, wearing a white flower garland over long hair, stands with one arm raised to touch or adjust an orange cloth hanging behind the murti. Another person in orange stands at the left edge holding a brass tray, and a small figure of a deity murti sits in a carved stone niche at the upper right beside brass lamps and a potted plant. The setting is an open-sided temple courtyard with a red and white striped wall and an orange painted wall behind. A small flute is placed in front of the murti.2010-09-02Photograph from behind of a woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl, long dark hair, holding a small ritual flute-like item toward a deity murti of Krishna dressed in orange and gold cloth, adorned with white flower garlands and red and pink flower garlands, with a yellow flower garland at its base. Behind her, a bald man with white sacred markings on his forehead wears a white dhoti and carries a brass tray with small vessels and offerings. Other men in white dhotis and yellow shawls stand nearby. Background includes an orange wall, a red pillar, a carved stone panel with a deity relief, and green foliage. Appears to be a puja at a Krishna shrine.2010-09-02A temple shrine scene where a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at a brass lamp, holding a small brass bell with the flame raised before a deity murti of Krishna. The murti, dressed in a gold and maroon brocade garment, is decorated with layered garlands of white flowers, red roses and yellow marigolds, forming an arch overhead, and holds a flute. A woman in orange robes with a white floral garland in her hair stands at left, facing the murti, with other saffron-clad figures partly visible at the edge. Behind them a red-and-white striped wall bears a black plaque listing names, and a carved stone pillar with a relief figure stands at right. The scene appears to be an arati or puja offering to the Krishna murti.2010-09-02A photograph of a figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe with a white-streaked forehead and white arm markings bowing with pressed palms and forehead touching a large deity murti heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands, red and purple flower strands, and an orange marigold-type garland, draped with a gold-bordered red cloth. A horned crown-like ornament rises from the murti. Behind, a corrugated metal roof and a few other people in orange and yellow clothing are partly visible. The scene reads as a devotional darshan or abhishekam-related homage at a temple.2010-07-21A photo of a puja at a temple courtyard. A man with long swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron garment and a long garland of white jasmine and red roses, holding a lit camphor lamp and a small bell toward a deity murti of Krishna decorated with flower garlands in red, pink and yellow. A second man in white dhoti with a beaded necklace and a shaved head stands behind him, and two women in cream and yellow saris stand at left. Behind them is a wall with red and white stripes and a black plaque. a person: the man in orange with long hair and a rudraksha-style garland is distinctive, but his face is not used for identification; he is described by role as the officiant performing the aarti.2010-09-02March 02 20112011-03-02A photo of a Krishna puja in a temple courtyard with orange and white walls. A man with long hair, wearing an orange saffron garment and a garland of white and red roses, holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) and a bell over a Krishna murti. The murti is decorated with flower garlands in red, pink and yellow and an orange ribbon. Behind him a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace watches, and a shaved-headed man in white stands nearby. A carved stone niche with a seated deity relief is at right, and a black board with names hangs on the wall. a person appearance is uncertain; the man performing aarti has long hair and saffron clothing but the image does not establish identity.2010-09-02July 21 20102010-07-21A man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes and a saffron dhoti bows deeply with palms pressed together, his face lowered toward a richly garlanded deity murti covered in white jasmine, red and orange flower strands and a gold-bordered red and blue cloth. Scattered yellow marigold petals lie on the stone floor near a wooden table, under a corrugated roof. Several devotees in white and orange garments, including women behind him, watch and kneel at the edge of the frame. The scene appears to be a darshan or abhishekam offering at a temple. The man's white sandalwood or vibhuti markings are visible on his arms and forehead, and devotees in white clothing crowd behind him.2010-07-21A woman in an orange sari with a white and red garland stands at the left of a shrine, waving a lit oil lamp in front of a deity murti of Krishna dressed with flower garlands in red, white and yellow and a green silk cloth draped on the base. Several devotees in white and cream clothing and orange robes stand behind her with hands folded, and a seated man in an orange robe kneels at the front holding a brass plate of offerings. Rose petals are scattered on the floor, and a brass lamp stand and a carved stone pillar appear at the right beside a blackboard with printed text.2010-09-02A photo of a temple courtyard. In the centre, a person in an orange sleeveless top with an orange-red cloth draped over the shoulders stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, head bowed, eyes closed, before a grey stone shrine pillar carved with figures and wrapped in flower garlands of red, orange, yellow and white blooms. A brass lamp stands at right. At left, a priest in white dhoti with red border holds a golden tray. Behind them is an orange-painted wall with white and red stripes and a corrugated roof. The person is in devotional pose; there is no visible appearance-based cue for a person, so identity is unsure.2010-10-18 +1 copies