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A photograph of a ritual at a temple shrine. A person in an orange saffron robe with an orange sash and a white and pink flower garland around the neck reaches forward with the right arm and touches the face of a large gold-coloured metal deity murti. The murti wears a tall crown with pearl and jewelled ornaments, a red garment, a red and orange sash, and multiple pearl and bead necklaces. Behind it are yellow and orange marigold garlands, green leaves, a golden arched frame, and a red curtain. A bronze lamp stand with a wheel-shaped top sits at the lower left of the murti.

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A figure seen from behind in a sleeveless orange saffron garment with long dark hair and a multicoloured garland of yellow, white, red, green and purple flowers around the neck. The figure reaches toward a large golden deity murti with a tall ornate crown, a gold face and rich jewellery, tending its face or forehead with the hand. Gold ornamental arches, a gold-handled trident-like staff and garlanded gold decoration surround the murti, with a dark red curtain behind. The scene appears to be an image-worship or pooja setting in a temple-style hall.2009-12-23December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland around his neck performing a ritual at a temple shrine. He stands at left, reaching toward the face of a large golden metal deity murti, adorned with a silver crown, jewelled necklaces, white jasmine garlands and a red and gold dress. Yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands surround the shrine, and a gilded arch frames the scene. The man has long dark hair and a sleeveless saffron top, and appears to be applying a touch or offering at the murti's face. The setting is an open stone-pillared temple hall.2009-12-26A young man in an orange sleeveless top and orange-and-teal dhoti stands at left, lifting a long gold-coloured thread or cord over the head of a metal deity murti. The murti wears a silver crown, a large silver necklace, bangles, a red-and-gold blouse and a pink-and-gold cloth, and white jasmine garlands hang from its shoulders. Behind it are marigold and purple flower garlands and a golden arch, with a copper kalasha-like vessel at left. The scene appears to be a temple ritual decoration or abhishekam-style offering.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26A man in an orange saffron garment with a white flower garland and long dark hair stands at left, smiling and reaching out to touch the face of a large golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall ornate crown, a red and gold sari-like garment, a white flower garland, and layered jewelled necklaces, with a long braid down its back. Behind it are yellow and red marigold garlands and a golden arched frame, with a stone pillar at the top left.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26A man in orange saffron robes and a white garland stands at left, his right hand raised toward the face of a golden deity murti decorated with a crown, jewelled ornaments, a white jasmine garland and a red and gold sari. Behind the figure are dense garlands of yellow marigolds with red and purple accents, and a gilded arched frame. A trident-like staff and a brass vessel rest near the murti. The scene suggests a puja or darshan at a temple shrine. The man's clothing is orange with a green-edged shawl, and he appears to be the only physical person visible.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a ceremonial deity procession or temple ritual. A person in an orange saffron robe with hair pulled back and a white flower in it stands at left, reaching up with a raised arm to touch or adorn a pair of gilded metal murti figures. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and ornate gold necklaces and bears a gold face, while the figure at right wears a crown, large jhumka-style earrings, layered gold jewellery and an orange-and-magenta sari. Both murtis sit before a dark blue backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers, green leaves and magenta blooms surround them, and a brass tray holds four green and white stone-set earrings and a small orange cloth.2008-12-27