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April 30 2015

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Photo 11694034 +1 copiesApril 30 20152015-04-30April 30 20152015-04-30April 30 20152015-04-30Photograph of a temple ritual in which two priests in white dhoti-style clothing with cream-gold turbans and gold-bordered cloth stand at a deity murti adorned with thick garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The murti wears a gold crown and jewellery and sits on a green cloth and purple draped golden seat. One priest embraces the murti while the other places a garland on it. Brass pots of yellow turmeric-paste offerings and a small flame sit in front, with a warm, lamp-lit temple background.2013-04-23Photo 11694029December 25 20132013-12-25A photograph of a ceremony in front of a large floral arch of red, yellow, purple and white marigold and rose garlands. A standing priest in a white dhoti and white shawl with a gold border, wearing a cream turban and a wristwatch, leans forward to place a long white and red flower garland over the head of a second man who bows with his head lowered. The second man wears a white dhoti and a white shawl and has white painted markings on his arms. Behind them a painted figure of a fierce red-faced guardian with a moustache and gold jewellery stands beside gilded carved panels. The scene shows a garlanding ritual.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23January 09 20152015-01-09December 25 20132013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25