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A photograph of a temple ritual in a decorated shrine. In the foreground a figure with long dark hair and a gold ornate crown wears a rust-coloured embroidered garment with gold trim, adorning a deity murti with a flower garland and gold ornaments. Behind, a blue and gold canopy frames the altar, and a gold-fringed drape hangs at right. On the left stands a man in white dhoti with a white flower garland and an orange-red turban. Red curtains and flower decorations fill the background.

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A photograph of a ceremonial scene under a pink and red draped canopy. A man in a maroon embroidered robe with a tall gold crown-like headdress stands at left, adjusting or offering something at the head of a seated deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown, a dark garment with gold trim, and multiple garlands of orange and red flowers. At the right, a second murti in a red and gold jewelled crown and pearl necklace sits beside a silver trident-like staff. At far left a man in white dhoti with a flower garland and striped shawl stands and smiles. The seated murtis sit on an ornate silver and gold palanquin-style seat with embroidered dark fabric behind them.2014-05-10A photograph of a ceremonial scene inside a decorated tent with red draped fabric and gold-framed ornate canopy. A man in a maroon embroidered jacket with a tall gold crown-like headpiece and long dark hair stands at center, holding a string or garland toward two large ornate murti figures seated on a gold throne, one with a golden crown and floral garlands, the other with a red-and-gold headdress and pearl necklaces. A second person in white dhoti and garlanded saffron-trimmed shawl stands at left, and another figure is partly visible behind. The setting appears to be a puja or darshan with garlands and decorative textile backdrop.2014-05-10A photograph of a temple ritual in which a person in a cream turban and gold-embroidered sherwani adjusts the golden garland and gold chains on a dark-skinned deity murti decorated with a crown, a gold veil and a red and gold embroidered garment. The murti holds a golden staff with a pink flower. Behind it are green foliage and bright marigold and mixed flower garlands. A second ornate figure with gold and turquoise embellishments stands at the left edge. The person's face is partly turned away and the setting is a stone temple wall. Only one physical person is visible.2009-06-09A photograph of a ritual scene under a red and white draped tent. A man with long dark hair, wearing an ornate golden crown-like headdress, a rust-red embroidered kurta with gold paisley patterns, and a beaded necklace, holds a small brass bell in one hand and a lamp or offering in the other. Beside him, a man in white dhoti with a white flower garland and a rust-coloured shawl stands with hands together. Before them sits a golden throne-like seat with metal deity murtis and garlands of red and white flowers, and a flame burns in a brass lamp in front. The statue on the right holds a staff.2014-05-10A photograph of a man in a gold-embroidered cream and peach sherwani with a fur-trimmed collar and a cream turban places a yellow-orange thread or garland over a golden-faced metal murti of a goddess adorned with a red and gold sari, a jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Behind them are heaped marigolds, roses and green foliage, and a gilded temple frame. The scene appears to be a ritual adornment at a temple, with the man's figure visible but no clear, unambiguous appearance-based identification possible.2009-06-09A person with long dark hair, wearing a gold ornate crown and a rust-red embroidered silk garment with gold paisley embroidery, adorns a deity murti. The figure is seated on a decorated throne-like seat with a gold-and-red jewelled headdress, beside a second golden murti wearing a gold crown and flower garlands. The person's hands are at the murti's face, placing or adjusting an ornament, with an orange thread on one wrist. Behind them are a red curtain, a silver-and-gold canopy, and a few standing onlookers. Brass vessels and a flower garland lie nearby. This could be a puja or alankaram ritual; the person is a priest or devotee, and the appearance is not enough to identify them.2014-05-10Photograph inside a temple-like room with white walls and red draped fabric. A man in an ornate golden crown and a rust-red embroidered robe with a long shawl stands centre, wearing a gold-and-bead garland. To the left, a man in saffron-brown dhoti holds a silver tray of offerings and a small vessel. Along the right, several seated deity murtis or ceremonial figures are adorned with flower garlands, gold crowns and jeweled attire, set before a richly embroidered blue-and-gold backdrop. Floral decoration and food offerings such as fruit and sweets lie on the floor.2014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10