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A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a decorated deity murti standing in an ornate niche. The murti wears layered jewelled necklaces and a green garment, and is framed by garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Two priests in white dhotis and cream turbans stand on either side, each holding the ends of an orange and navy silk cloth draped over the murti, as if unveiling or covering it. The priest on the left wears white garlands and bangles; the priest on the right wears white flower garlands, gold necklaces and a gold-bordered dhoti. Brass lamps and a purple cloth lie at the base of the altar, with a peacock motif visible near the figure. Two people are visible, both priests; no candidate matching the described presence appears.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23Two priests in white ritual dhotis and cream-gold turbans perform a decorative ritual before a deity murti dressed in a green silk garment and layered jewelled necklaces. The murti is almost entirely covered in garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses, with purple flower strands. A priest on the left, wearing a white jasmine garland and sacred markings on his arms, holds a small object near the murti. A priest on the right, bare-backed with a white cloth draped over one shoulder, lifts a dark cloth canopy above the murti. A green cloth lies beneath the statue with an orange fruit placed in front. The background is a colourful painted arch, and a gold-leaf decorative panel is visible at the left edge.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti, a female form with a gold crown and face, seated on a green and purple cloth throne. The murti is heavily adorned with multi-strand gold necklaces, a green garment, and a green-and-gold parrot-shaped ornament at its side. A tall frame of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers surrounds it, with white garlands hanging down. Two priests stand on either side in white dhotis and white turbans. The left priest, with white sandalwood markings on his arms, holds his hands together in front of him, while the right priest, bare-backed with a gold-bordered cloth, raises a garland high. A painted deity figure with a red face and mustache is visible in the background, along with hanging lamps.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a deity murti, a gold-faced goddess figure with a crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a green silk skirt, seated on a purple cloth before a dense arch of red, yellow and purple roses and garlands. Three priests in white dhotis and cream turbans attend her. Two stand to the left and right, holding a silver pot and a yellow fruit or offering, and one on the right garlands the murti. The priests wear white sacred ash on their arms and foreheads. No people beyond these three are visible. The background shows a painted red and orange deity panel.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA 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.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23A temple ritual photograph centred on a decorated deity murti seated on a gold-framed peetha, adorned with a green silk cloth, layered garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers, and jewelled ornaments. Two priests in white dhoti and white shawl stand on either side: the one on the left holds his hands together in prayer, and the one on the right, bare-chested with a gold-bordered cloth and white turban, raises his hand to his head. In the foreground a third figure in an orange-red cloth kneels beside a small brick fire pit with a flame. Brightly painted temple walls and gold ornamentation frame the scene.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies