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A 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.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a temple hall. Two men in white dhotis and cream turbans stand close together; the man on the left, shown from the back with a white cloth draped over his shoulder and white paste marks on his arm, leans forward while the man on the right, in white dhoti with gold border and gold bracelet, reaches to drape a large garland of white jasmine and red, yellow, orange and purple flowers around him. The garland is arranged in a sweeping arc behind them. Behind is a painted wall with a fierce red-faced guardian figure in gold ornaments, and a gold-ornate throne-like seat occupies the right edge. A green cloth is visible at the centre. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable from appearance.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA 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 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual in a shrine room. Two men in white dhotis and white shawls with gold borders stand before a deity murti dressed in green and gold, adorned with a heavy garland of white jasmine and red roses. The man on the left, with bare upper body and white markings on his arms, bows his head with hands folded. The man on the right, in a white turban and shawl with gold border, lifts a red and white garland over the murti. Behind them stands a large painted figure with a moustache, a warrior-like form, and gold decorative chairs or thrones frame the scene. A partially visible person in orange sits at the lower left edge.2012-04-23 +2 copiesTwo priests in white dhoti and white turbans with gold borders stand before a large floral-decorated structure draped in red, yellow, purple and white garlands, with a green cloth and a small peacock-shaped ornament at its base. The priest on the left, with a white ash marking on his arm, adjusts garlands while the priest on the right, wearing a gold bangle and wristwatch, arranges the floral arch. Behind them a painted deity figure with a red face and moustache stands beside an ornate gold throne, with string lights glowing in the background.2012-04-23 +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 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.2013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23