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A photograph of a ritual at a temple with a large deity murti dressed in layers of garlands of white jasmine, yellow and red flowers and a purple garland, decorated with gold jewellery and a crown. Two priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and white-and-gold turbans stand at the murti; the right priest drapes a garland over its head while the left priest, with white markings on his arms, adjusts a garland with his hands. A large painted figure with a moustache and multiple arms stands behind them, and a gilded throne is at the right edge.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesTwo men in white ceremonial dhotis and cream-coloured headcloths stand before a decorated deity murti of a goddess adorned with a crown, green and gold garments and layered necklaces. The murti is framed by a heavy arrangement of red, yellow and white flower garlands and a green leafy backdrop. The man on the left, with long hair, lays his hands on the garland at the murti's shoulder while the man on the right, in a white shawl with a brown rudraksha-style mala, bows his head forward toward the figure. Oil lamps stand at the lower right and the painted red, green and yellow temple walls surround the scene.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesPhotograph 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.2013-04-23A photograph of two men in white ritual dhotis and light cream turbans garlanding a decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne. The man on the right, with bare upper body and a white shawl over one shoulder, reaches forward with both arms to place a white and red flower garland. The man on the left, in white clothing with a gold border, bows his head and holds a garland as well. The murti is framed by a large arch of yellow, red, purple and pink flowers, with a green and purple cloth draped below. Behind them stands a painted guardian figure with a moustache and gold ornaments, and gilded carved panels flank the scene. Festoon lights glow in the background.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies