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A photograph of a ritual aarti before two decorated deity murtis on a flower-draped altar. Two priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and white headwraps stand on either side, each holding a lit oil lamp flame over the figures. The left murti wears a gold crown, red and gold garments and layered gold and jewelled necklaces; the right murti wears a teal garment and jewelled ornaments. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers drape the altar, which sits before an ornate gold arch with a brown drape and a purple cloth beneath the figures. Fairy lights glow in the background.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine decorated with gold arches and a gilded throne-like backdrop. Two priests in white dhoti and shawl with yellow borders stand facing a pair of metal deity murtis dressed in silk and draped with garlands of red, yellow and green flowers. The priest on the left holds a silver plate toward the deity, and the priest on the right presses a hand to the plate, appearing to perform an offering or aarti. A third murti with an orange headdress and garland stands at the far right beside a pink cloth. The scene is ornate, with bright blue and red decorations behind. Ritual puja setting.2012-04-23 +2 copiesTwo priests in white ritual dhotis and cream turbans stand at a decorated shrine, holding a silver plate with a lit flame toward a golden deity murti. The murti wears jewelled ornaments and a crown, and is draped in garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. Gold-framed arch and a brown curtain sit behind, with a second murti visible at right. Both priests wear white shawls with gold borders, and one has a rudraksha bracelet; they appear to be performing an aarti or puja.2012-04-23 +2 copiesTwo priests in white dhotis and cream turbans stand either side of a decorated deity murti on a magenta cloth. Each wears a white shawl edged with gold and a garland of white jasmine and red flowers. The priest on the left holds a red, purple and white silk cloth over the figures with both hands, while the priest on the right lifts the other end of the same cloth. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves drape the murtis, which wear gold and silver jewellery. A gilded arch and an ornate gold throne frame the scene.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA priest in white dhoti and white shawl with a cream-and-gold turban stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp in his right hand toward an ornate gilded arch. Behind him, two decorated deity murtis stand, adorned with garlands of red and white flowers, jewelled necklaces and crowns. Yellow marigold garlands drape the front, and small silver kalasha vessels with leaves sit on a blue and purple draped altar. Two people's heads are visible in the lower foreground. This appears to be an evening puja or aarti at a temple shrine.2013-10-15April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesJanuary 01 20092009-01-01April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA temple ritual on a raised stage before a red curtain. Several priests in white dhotis, some bare-chested with gold-yellow shawls and green headwear, stand before a large deity murti draped in green and gold silk and decorated with garlands and necklaces. A small fire burns on an altar of flowers and offering vessels, with brass lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel nearby. A seated figure in an orange-red garment sits at the right edge, and a golden throne-like seat with garlands holds another murti. Coloured umbrellas hang above.2016-03-27April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies