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A man in a rust-orange turban with gold ornaments and a red beaded garland stands at left, bare-shouldered in a gold-bordered orange-brown cloth, holding a long white staff toward an ornate deity murti seated on a golden throne. The murti wears an orange and gold garment with a crown and jewelled ornaments, surrounded by red, yellow and white flower garlands and green leaves against a deep red velvet backdrop. A man in the turban is performing a ritual. The visible man is a priest-like figure; no appearance-based cues for the a person candidate are sufficient, so the identity is left unsure.

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A devotee in a rust-orange turban and bare-shouldered gold-bordered brown dhoti stands at left, wearing a red bead necklace and gold armlets, holding a silver staff with one hand and reaching toward a richly decorated deity murti. The murti wears an orange and gold embroidered garment with green silk drape, a gold crown and jewelled ornaments, and is framed by long garlands of red, white, yellow and green flowers on a gold-carved seat before a deep red velvet curtain.2015-04-28A photograph of a ceremonial moment before a seated deity murti decorated with striped garlands of red, white, yellow and green. On the left a standing figure wears a rust-brown turban with gold ornaments, a red and white beaded garland, gold armlets and bangles, and a brown-gold cloth over the shoulder; the figure holds a long silver staff and gestures with folded hands toward the image. The murti sits on an ornate gold throne with an orange and green silk dress, gold footwear, and a jewelled crown with pink ribbons, in front of a dark red curtain.2015-04-28 +1 copiesA figure in a rust-orange turban with ornate gold ornament and a red-and-white beaded mala stands at left, holding a silver staff and raising a hand in blessing toward a seated deity murti. The murti is adorned with a crown, layered yellow, red and white garlands, and a jewelled breastplate, seated on a gold throne with an orange drape. Red velvet curtains form the backdrop. The standing figure shows long swept-back hair and ornate gold necklaces, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity. Ritual abhishekam-style worship of the murti is shown.2015-04-28 +1 copiesA priest in a rust-orange turban with gold jewellery and a rudraksha-style red bead garland stands in a bare-shouldered orange-brown garment, raising a long white staff toward an ornately decorated deity murti seated on a gold throne. The murti wears a gold crown, an orange and green silk garment, elaborate white and jewelled ornaments, and is surrounded by thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. A deep maroon velvet curtain forms the backdrop. The scene appears to be a ceremonial coronation-style abhishekam or pattabhishekam before a murti.2015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28A photograph of a temple ritual in which a bare-chested man in a gold-bordered dhoti and a long red-and-white flower garland offers a golden crown-like headdress to a decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne. The murti wears a tall gold crown, ornate jewelry and an orange and green silk garment, and is surrounded by thick garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. Behind them hang deep maroon velvet curtains and a shirtless attendant in orange-saffron cloth with a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge.2015-04-28 +1 copiesApril 28 20152015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial moment in front of a deity murti seated on a gold ornate throne with a red velvet curtain behind. The murti wears a large gold crown, a jeweled and embroidered orange-and-white garment, and is garlanded with thick bands of red, yellow and white flowers. On the left, a standing man in an orange-brown turban and a red flower garland, bare-shouldered with gold armlets and a gold-trimmed brown dhoti, holds a white ceremonial staff and raises his open palm toward the murti. The visible cues are a turban, red garland, gold armlets and ritual staff; the figure's identity is not established by the image. Gold bangles and a green-and-red silk drape complete the scene.2015-04-28A photograph of a person in a rust-orange turban and rust-brown silk garment, seen from behind, placing a red and yellow flower garland on a pair of deity murti seated on a gilded throne. The murti are adorned with white jasmine garlands, red and yellow flower strings and ornate crowns, with a purple-draped figure beside them. Gold ornamental arches frame the altar, and a second decorated figure stands at the left edge. A watermarked archive photo of a temple wedding-style ritual setting, with the person's hands raised near the garlands.2015-04-30A ritual scene inside a hall with gold-framed décor and a dark red curtain. On the left, a man in a rust-brown turban with gold ornaments, a red beaded garland, gold armlets and a brown ceremonial shawl stands beside a golden lion-footed chair. In the centre, a bespectacled priest in an orange-brown cloth with a rudraksha mala holds a ceremonial item near a deity murti dressed in an orange garment with jewelled ornaments and a crown. The murti is framed by tall garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers, and a blue silk cloth hangs at the right.2015-04-28A photograph of a man in a rust-orange turban and matching orange-brown silk garment, wearing a thick red and white flower garland and gold armlets, waving a lit oil lamp in aarti before a seated ceremonial figure. The seated figure is a decorated deity murti dressed in orange and green silk, with a gold crown, a jewelled chest ornament, and a long garland of red, yellow and white flowers. Behind them a white-clad attendant holds a silver vessel, and a deep red velvet curtain forms the backdrop. The lamp flame and garlands are the main focal points.2015-04-28