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A photograph of a temple ritual at a deity murti decorated with dense garlands of red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigolds, with gold and silver ornaments and a gold-trimmed green silk cloth draped over the figure. A man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-brown dhoti and cloth, leans in with both arms to adjust the garlands and the cloth on the murti. A bright green parrot is perched on his shoulder. A gold-bordered green cloth frames the scene, and a gold throne-like seat is at the right edge. In the background a painted wall shows a figure in orange and a second person in white near the left edge. The man is performing a garlanding or decorating ritual, though his face is turned away and no identity is claimed.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA person with long dark hair and a rust-brown robe with gold border stands at the side of a decorated deity murti, adorning it with garlands. The murti is a silver-faced figure with a crown, jeweled necklaces and a teal-green sari, surrounded by red roses, white jasmine garlands, yellow marigolds and green leaves beneath a green-and-gold canopy. A green parrot perches on the person's shoulder. The person wears gold bangles and a gold-bordered belt. Behind them, partially visible figures in white and orange garments stand in the background.2013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA priest in a rust-brown cloth, with long dark hair and a green parrot perched on his shoulder, adorns a silver deity murti with a tall golden crown and an orange cloth, draped in red roses, white flowers and green leaves. The murti wears layered jewellery, a pearl necklace and a gold armlet. The priest's bare upper arm and bangled wrist reach toward the figure in what appears to be a decoration or puja moment. Behind the figures, a painted wall shows a colourful devotional scene, and gold-trimmed fabric hangs above.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA person with long dark hair, wearing a rust-brown sleeveless garment with a gold-bordered waist sash, leans into a garlanded deity murti, arms outstretched, adjusting a crown-like gold headdress on the image. Marigold, rose and green leaf garlands drape the figure and the golden canopy above. A green parrot perches on the person's shoulder. Behind, a painted backdrop shows a figure holding a lamp and a seated attendant in white turban. Gold ornaments and a teal cloth with pink silk below complete the arrangement.2013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies