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A 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.

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A 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.2010-09-02September 02 20102010-09-02 +1 copiesA 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 temple ritual at a shrine. A standing man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching orange shawl wears a long garland of red, pink and white flowers draped over his shoulders, and he holds a small brass lamp and an offering plate toward a deity murti. The murti is decorated with white and pink flower garlands and a yellow-orange flower garland, and sits on a gold-edged platform covered with a green cloth scattered with petals. Behind him, a white-and-maroon striped wall and a black notice board are visible, and a second person in orange clothing stands partially at the left edge. Faint copyright and source text overlays the lower right corner.2010-11-02 +1 copiesA 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.2010-09-02A photograph of a temple puja on a covered veranda with orange-painted walls and a red-and-white striped border. A man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a long garland of white, red and pink flowers, holding a ritual implement toward a deity murti. The murti stands on a gold-coloured base draped in a maroon cloth, dressed with garlands of white, red, pink and yellow flowers and an arch of white blossoms above. Behind him, a priest in a white dhoti and shawl stands near a black board with names in white lettering. To the left, several devotees stand or kneel with palms joined, including a woman in white and women in cream-and-yellow saris. A carved stone pillar and a relief of Ganesha appear at right, with a dark green cloth spread at the murti's base.2010-09-02A 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.2010-09-02A photograph of a temple-style courtyard with orange walls and a corrugated roof. In the foreground a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron dhoti-style garment, a long rudraksha mala, and long garlands of white roses, red roses and yellow flowers. He reaches toward a deity murti draped in orange cloth and heavy floral garlands, standing before an ornate golden throne with red cushions. Behind him seated devotees in white and orange clothing watch, and a cameraman in white is at right. A brass lamp with a burning flame and brass vessels with flowers sit on a tray at lower right, with smoke rising.2010-09-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual at an outdoor shrine. A man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp aloft in one hand and a small ritual bell in the other. Behind him, another man in an orange garment holds a silver vessel. Two people sit cross-legged at far left, one in orange. At right, a deity murti sits on a decorated seat draped with a striped silk cloth and heavily garlanded with yellow, pink and white flower strands, with a gold necklace and an orange cloth at its head. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, silver bowls and a white cloth lie on the stone floor, with banana-leaf offerings and bundles of leaves at left, and a red-and-white striped wall behind. This appears to be an aarti being offered to the deity.2007-12-23Outdoor shrine scene in bright sunlight: a large white ganesha-style deity murti adorned with orange and yellow marigold garlands, a gold crown and gold ornaments, seated before an arched backdrop. In front, a woman in orange robes stands with raised arm near the murti, while a man in orange clothing and rudraksha beads holds a lamp beside her. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha, flower offerings and a lit incense or lamp stand on the stone platform. Devotees in white and orange sit at the edges. A red curtain hangs at right and carved stone pillars frame the left.2008-12-23A 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.2010-09-02 +1 copiesSeptember 02 20102010-09-02 +1 copies