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Photograph of a ceremonial scene in a temple-like hall. In the foreground, the back of a figure with long dark dreadlocked hair, a rust-red turban and a pink-and-white flower garland, wearing gold armlets and holding a gold ritual object with golden finials. Facing them is a golden-faced murti dressed in a purple and teal silk sari with jeweled ornaments, a tall jeweled crown, a crescent-moon ornament and a long braid decorated with white flowers, seated before a gold arched backdrop framed with orange, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. A lit brass oil lamp appears at the right edge. The figure in front appears to be a ritual attendant or devotee; no identifiable a person candidate is visible, and the scene is a deity murti setting.

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A photograph of a temple scene where a figure with long dreadlocks, wearing a rust-orange turban and a pink and white floral garland, sits on a gilded golden seat with lion-head carvings and touches the face of a richly adorned deity murti. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a purple and gold sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces, floral garlands and large earrings. Behind them is a gold arched backdrop decorated with marigold, orange, purple and white flower garlands and a maroon cloth. The figure wearing the orange turban, with long dreadlocks and a pink floral garland, may be a person based on the long hair, turban and ornate garland cues; this is uncertain from appearance alone.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11A photograph of a religious shrine scene. In the foreground a person seen from behind wears an orange-brown turban, long dark dreadlocked hair swept down the back, a pink-and-white flower garland, and gold bangles, and reaches toward the shrine. Behind them are two large gold-and-silver deity murti with ornate crowns and jewellery: one male figure with a leopard-skin covering and crescent moon ornament, and a female figure in a purple silk sari with gold jewellery and a tall jewelled crown. Multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, purple and white frame an ornate gold arch behind them, and gold ritual objects sit in the lower foreground.2017-11-11 +1 copiesA person with long dark matted hair and a rust-orange turban, wearing an orange wrap and gold bangles, stands from behind in a temple shrine. Before them is an ornate gilded deity murti with a leopard-print crown and crescent moon ornament, and beside it a gold-faced figure in a crown adorned with jewels and a purple sari-like garment, all framed by marigold and pink flower garlands and a gilded arch. The person appears to be applying a ritual mark or offering near the deity murti.2017-11-11A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a worshipper in a purple dhoti and purple garment with a red-and-gold border, wearing a beaded red-and-gold bangle and necklace, reaching forward to anoint the head of a richly adorned murti. The murti wears an ornate jewelled gold crown with red and green stones, gold necklaces and a purple garment, and is garlanded with white jasmine and red and yellow flowers. Behind it stands a second decorated murti in orange cloth with a silver-and-gold crown. A brass plate holding offerings is held at the lower left. The background is a gold-carved arch with orange drapery. This is a pada-puja, a ritual foot-worship.2011-12-14A photograph of a temple scene centred on golden metal deity murti seated on a throne beneath an ornate gilded arch, decorated with heavy garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. A figure seen from behind, with long dark matted hair adorned with a white and pink flower garland, wears a rust-orange cloth and gold bangles and raises one arm toward the deity. The foreground murti wears a gold crown, a jewelled necklace and a maroon garment, with a gold hand gesture. No clearly identifiable face of the standing figure is visible, so identity is uncertain. Ritual decoration and floral offerings dominate the frame.2016-12-14A man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala with a saffron-orange shawl wrapped over his bare upper body stands beside a deity murti and reaches up to adorn its head with flowers. The murti is a silver-faced female figure in a blue sari with a green and gold border, wearing a silver crown, layered gold necklaces, and red and orange floral garlands. Behind them are gilded throne-like panels and green drapery. He holds a small offering of flowers or petals in his other hand. The setting suggests puja or flower offering.2013-05-12December 02 20172017-12-02November 11 20172017-11-11July 18 20132013-07-18November 11 20172017-11-11A photograph of a temple festival scene. A man with long dreadlocked hair, a red-and-white flower garland and a sandalwood tilak stands on a raised platform, raising his right arm wearing gold bangles while touching or blessing the top of a decorated deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown, gold and jewelled necklaces and a red-and-gold garment, and is surrounded by yellow, red, orange and purple marigold and flower garlands. A gold-carved arch frames the scene and green leaves hang overhead. a person appearance cues: long dreadlocked hair, red-and-white garland, and a red-brown robe; the man is performing a blessing gesture over the murti.2016-07-19