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A 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.

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A photograph of a temple ritual at a deity murti decorated with dense garlands of red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigolds, with gold and silver ornaments and a gold-trimmed green silk cloth draped over the figure. A man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-brown dhoti and cloth, leans in with both arms to adjust the garlands and the cloth on the murti. A bright green parrot is perched on his shoulder. A gold-bordered green cloth frames the scene, and a gold throne-like seat is at the right edge. In the background a painted wall shows a figure in orange and a second person in white near the left edge. The man is performing a garlanding or decorating ritual, though his face is turned away and no identity is claimed.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a priest in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl with a gold waist cord, his long dark hair swept back and a green parrot perched on his hair, reaching into an ornate golden shrine arch to adorn a metal deity murti. The murti wears a silver crown, gold and jewelled necklaces and a teal-green silk garment. The shrine is heavily decorated with red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine garlands and green leaf festoons, with gilded carved panels and a gold-brown cloth canopy behind. The priest's bare arms wear gold bangles. The scene shows an abhishekam-style decoration in progress; the priest's face is turned away from the camera.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA person with long dark hair, wearing a rust-brown sleeveless garment with a gold-bordered waist sash, leans into a garlanded deity murti, arms outstretched, adjusting a crown-like gold headdress on the image. Marigold, rose and green leaf garlands drape the figure and the golden canopy above. A green parrot perches on the person's shoulder. Behind, a painted backdrop shows a figure holding a lamp and a seated attendant in white turban. Gold ornaments and a teal cloth with pink silk below complete the arrangement.2013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a long-haired person in a rust-orange robe with a gold waist band, standing close to two gilded metal deity murtis. A green parrot perches on the person's shoulder near the hair. The person reaches out with a ringed hand to adorn the murtis, which are draped in large garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers, and one wears a gold crown. Behind them, a purple and gold brocade cloth hangs, and a figure in white ritual dress stands at the left edge. The person's wrist wears a gold bangle and a beaded band, and a sacred thread is visible. The setting appears to be a temple puja, with flower decoration and devotional adornment as the main activity.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA 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.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA priest in a rust-brown dhoti and wrap with a saffron-yellow border stands at the left, his bare shoulder and upper back turned toward the camera as he adjusts garlands on a deity murti. The murti is a gilded metal figure with a tall golden crown and an orange-red cloth draped over its head, wearing layered gold necklaces and a large gold ornamental collar. It is almost entirely enclosed in dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. A decorated purple-bordered silk cloth hangs over the top, and a second smaller murti with gold ornaments is visible at the right edge. Behind them are blue and gold draperies. The priest's forehead has a line of sacred ash and a bangle is on his wrist; the setting appears to be a temple alcove used for decorating a deity.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual with a figure in the foreground seen from behind, long dark hair falling down the back, bare-shouldered with bangles on the arms, placing a green cloth with white flowers atop a metal deity murti. The murti is adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a silver crown, and garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves. A green parrot is perched on the shoulder of the figure. Colourful flowers and hanging decorations fill the background.2013-04-21