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A photograph of a priest in a brown and saffron-toned cloth, shoulder bare, garlanded with white and yellow flowers, adjusting ornaments on a pair of metal deity murtis seated under a draped purple and gold cloth. The murtis wear crowns, orange and red turbans and jewelled necklaces, surrounded by red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. A small green parrot perches on the priest's shoulder area near the flower garland. Golden ornaments, a gold-trimmed backdrop and a rich brown curtain frame the scene.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 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.2013-04-23A photograph of a priest in a rust-orange dhoti-style cloth with a gold waist belt, leaning in to adorn a deity murti in a shrine. He wears gold bangles and a gold ear ornament, and a green parrot perches on his shoulder. He is arranging red rose garlands and white jasmine strands over the murti, which stands beneath a gold canopy with green and gold brocade draped at the sides. Gold kalasha-style vessels, a gold lamp and flower-decorated shrine surfaces are visible, with red roses and green leaves along the altar edges. The scene is a close-up of puja decoration at a temple shrine.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual in a gilded shrine. A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing a maroon-brown cloth draped over one shoulder, white flower garlands with red blossoms, and gold bangles, reaches out to adjust or offer something to a metal deity murti standing on the left. The standing murti has an orange turban-style headdress, a jewelled crown, a dark-blue and red decorated garment, and white garlands with red flowers. A smaller metal murti in a red-and-gold sari-like garment, with white garlands, stands on the right beside a bright green cloth backdrop and ornate gold arch. A green parrot perches near the man's shoulder. Colourful painted panels decorate the background.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA temple ritual scene in which a man in a rust-orange dhoti-style garment and a yellow-and-multicolour marigold garland stands at left, adorning or offering to a richly decorated deity murti. The murti is draped in gold and silver jewellery, layered necklaces, a crown and a flower-covered ornamental setting of red roses, yellow marigolds and white blossoms. A second, smaller figure with a bright pearl-and-gem crown and red garments sits at right, and another decorated figure stands behind. A brass oil lamp is visible at far left. The man has a vibhuti or tilak mark on his forehead and is holding a ritual item with both hands.2015-01-09