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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a bare-backed priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, with a red-and-black rudraksha mala around the neck and white sacred ash marks on the back, offering on a plate toward a black deity murti of Ganesha with a large trunk and gold ornaments. The murti is draped in white jasmine and green leaf garlands and a jeweled blue-and-gold pendant, set in a gold arch with a green backdrop. A brass oil lamp stands at right, a red cushion sits below, and a timestamp reads Jun 27, 2024 11:51:29 AM.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a black Ganesha murti seated under a gilded arch with green cloth backdrop, draped in white cloth, white jasmine garlands, green leaf garlands and red flowers, with a red-and-gold cloth at its base and red flowers scattered on the stone platform. A shirtless priest with white sacred markings on his arms and chest, wearing an orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala, holds a brass lamp with a flame over the deity during aarti. A brass standing lamp stands to the right. The priest is the only visible person and his face is not shown clearly.2024-04-07A photograph of a temple shrine with a black stone Ganesha murti seated under a gold arch with a green backdrop, adorned with white jasmine garlands, red roses, a jewelled ornament and a white cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a red cushion with gold dots sits at the base. 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A brass bell, conch shell, bowl of offerings and a standing brass oil lamp sit on the altar, set against an ornate gold arched frame. The timestamp reads Jun 27, 2024 11:52:31 AM.2024-06-27A young boy in a temple shrine performs puja before a black stone Ganesha murti. He wears an orange dhoti with gold border, an orange shawl, rudraksha mala and white tilak markings on his forehead and arms. He holds a brass plate with a lamp, incense sticks and flowers. The black Ganesha is adorned with white and green garlands, pink flowers and silver earrings and necklace, set within a gilded arch with a green backdrop. Two brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a bowl of offering sits on a red cushion before the deity. 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Pink flowers are scattered on its black stone base, and a golden arched backdrop frames the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand at the right edge and at the bottom, and a small brass figure sits at the base. The priest's face and hair are visible in profile.2024-10-20A young priest in an orange dhoti with a gold border and an orange shawl stands with his back to the camera, holding a brass tray with a lit oil lamp and a small brass cup, making an offering before a large black stone deity murti. The standing murti wears a tall silver crown, layered jewelled necklaces, and a white flower garland, with a green and magenta silk cloth behind it inside an ornate gold-framed arch. A smaller gold-crowned metal figure in a purple cloth stands in front on a yellow brocade cloth, with a brass bowl, a conch shell and a tall brass oil lamp (deepam) nearby. The priest wears a rudraksha mala and white sacred ash markings on his arms and back. This appears to be a puja and aarti at a temple shrine.2024-06-13A photograph of a shrine inside a temple. A young priest with a bare upper body, white ash stripes on his arms and forehead, and an orange cloth around his waist holds a brass aarti lamp with lit flames toward a black stone deity murti. The murti is draped in red cloth, adorned with a silver crown, a silver necklace, yellow marigold garlands and green leaf garlands, and sits on a dark pedestal decorated with pink flowers. A tall brass oil lamp stands at the right, and a small brass figure of Ganesha sits at the bottom centre against a gold-framed arch.2024-10-20A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a young male priest seen from behind, bare-backed, wearing an orange dhoti with gold-bordered edges and an orange shawl over the shoulder, with white tilak markings on his arm, holding a lit oil lamp toward a black stone deity murti of a standing four-armed Vishnu form. The deity wears a tall jewelled crown, a white and gold tilak, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a red garment, and is decorated with white jasmine garlands and green leaves. Before the deity sits a small brass kalasha and a conch shell on a red cloth, with a tall brass lamp stand at right and an ornate gold arch framing the shrine. A timestamp reading Jul 10, 2024 4:24:51 AM appears in the lower right corner.2024-09-07A young boy priest with a shaved head, white vibhuti stripes on his forehead and arms, a rudraksha mala, and an orange and saffron cloth wrapped around his body performs aarti with a brass oil lamp with several flames held before a black stone deity murti. The murti wears a silver crown, a red silk garment, a garland of yellow marigolds and green leaves, and pink flowers are placed on the pedestal. A golden arched backdrop and a brass lamp stand stand behind and to the right. The setting is a temple shrine with dark polished granite walls. 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