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A man in a long saffron-orange robe stands before a blue-skinned deity murti of Kali, holding a brass oil lamp (aarti) up toward the figure's face. The murti has long dark hair, a raised sword or trident, and is draped with yellow marigold garlands. Two attendants in saffron clothes stand behind him: one on the left wears a gold chain and carries a tray of flowers and fruit, and another in orange holds a plate. Ornate brass lamps and white and gold decorative stands surround the murti, with a tall plant and a colourful striped cloth banner in the background. The setting appears to be a ritual puja space.

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October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A photograph of a temple ritual in a decorated shrine. A man with long, swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and holds a brass oil lamp with a flame toward a large blue-faced deity murti with long dark hair, a crown and yellow flower garlands. Beside him stands a younger attendant in saffron clothing holding a tray of green leaves, and a second attendant in orange is partly visible at left. Tall brass lamp stands, a potted plant, white curtains and a colourful yellow-and-blue textile hanging stand around the shrine, with flower offerings at the base of the murti. The scene shows an aarti offering to a goddess form.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27