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A man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching upper cloth with a brown shawl draped over his shoulder stands at left, holding a silver bowl and pouring or offering from it toward the deities. Two gilded deity murtis stand on pink sequined-draped platforms, the one at right wearing a red-and-gold crown, green and gold silk, a jewelled green and silver necklace, and garlands of yellow marigolds and white jasmine with red and green accents. A gold arched backdrop and deep red curtain frame the altar. The sanctum uses a plain white wall at left and a dark red curtain behind. Ritual worship appears to be underway, with the man in the foreground attending to the murti.

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April 30 20152015-04-30April 28 20152015-04-28April 30 20152015-04-30April 30 20152015-04-30April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA stage set with several ornate golden thrones or altars draped in garlands of orange, red, yellow and purple flowers, holding deity murti figures with crowns and jewelled adornments. A man in an orange-brown dhoti stands at center-left holding a ritual item toward a central murti, while a figure in white dhoti and a red shawl stands at left holding a brass bowl. Scattered rose petals and marigold garlands cover the white floor, with fruit, flowers and a yellow cloth at the lower left. Dark red curtains form the backdrop.2015-01-09A temple ritual before richly decorated deity murti of a male and female pair seated on a red-draped throne, covered in multicolour garlands of yellow, pink, white and green flowers and gold jewellery. A standing priest in a maroon and gold dhoti with a maroon head wrap and a white-marked face holds a lit oil lamp toward the deities, with a rudraksha-style mala visible on his chest. Beside him a second priest in saffron-orange with a bald head and white forehead markings watches. At the right edge a hand arranges garlands. Gold ornaments, kalasha-like objects and a flower-strewn altar complete the scene.2014-12-05April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a man with long dark hair worn down his back, wearing a rust-brown unstitched cloth over his shoulder and an orange-red rudraksha mala around his neck, reaching up with both hands to adorn a deity murti. The murti is a richly decorated female figure in a blue blouse and jewelled silver crown, draped in a green and yellow silk sari with white flower garlands in red and orange. Behind them stand a golden throne-like backrest, a green cloth, a tall painted figure with a sword and orange clothing, and a turquoise wall. He appears to be placing flowers or sacred powder on the murti during a puja. One physical person is visible.2013-05-12April 28 20152015-04-28A ritual wedding ceremony scene at a temple-style hall. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange and brown dhoti with a rudraksha-bead mala and a white tripundra on his forehead stands centre, holding a silver vessel with green leaves and pouring or sprinkling from it. Two ceremonial murti figures flank the scene, adorned with gold jewellery, crowns and bright garlands of yellow and white flowers with purple accents. To the right, a young man in a cream turban and orange-red shawl over a yellow-and-white garland stands with bare upper body and white marks on his arms. Behind them is a gold-framed arch with blue curtains.2013-12-25Temple-style ritual photograph of a priest performing aarti before two adorned deity murtis. The priest, bare-chested with a reddish-brown dhoti and a saffron-orange shawl over one shoulder, holds a lit oil lamp in his right hand and a bell in his left, and wears glasses. Both murtis are heavily garlanded with white jasmine and red, yellow and green flower garlands, with gold and jewelled ornaments. The murti on the right wears a tall crown and a green and orange silk cloth. Gold arched shrine frames and dark red drapes form the backdrop.2015-04-30