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A photograph of a devotee in a saffron-orange robe with a matching head covering reaching forward to adorn a large deity murti of Shiva-style form. The murti is densely decorated with layered garlands of white, red, yellow and green flowers, and has a gold crown-like ornament and a red floral mala. It sits on a green and red cloth before a gilded arch with a patterned gold backdrop. Pink and yellow flower petals and a small offering arrangement are scattered on a cushion in front of it.

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A woman in an orange sari with a matching orange head covering stands at left, adorning a deity murti seated on a golden peetha-style throne. The murti is heavily decorated with red and pink flower garlands and a long white garland banded with red, yellow and green. Behind it hangs a gold-framed backdrop with pleated silver-grey cloth, and flowers, fruit and red-and-orange cloth lie at the base. Her right hand rests on the garland as she performs the decoration. No a person candidate is visible in the frame.2008-05-03A photograph of a priest in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap performing a ritual before a deity murti. The priest stands at left, reaching up with both hands to adorn the murti, which wears a large crown and is draped with layered garlands of white, red, yellow and green flowers. Bright flower petals and a red and gold cloth lie at the base, and a gilded arch frames the shrine. The scene reads as a puja or abhishekam at a home shrine.2008-05-03A woman in a saffron-orange sari with a draped head covering stands at left, bending forward to adorn a deity murti with garlands. The murti is decorated with layered red, white, pink and yellow flower garlands and a red-and-white floral crown-like headpiece, set before a gilded mirror-framed altar. Rose petals and yellow flowers lie scattered on the floor, along with orange and green cushions and a small blue cloth bundle. The scene suggests a puja decoration in a home shrine setting. A copyright credit line appears at the bottom of the image.2008-05-03A person in an orange saffron robe with a head covering stands barefoot at left, hands raised together in prayer near the forehead, facing a decorated deity murti. The murti is a white figure heavily adorned with a long garland of white, red, yellow and green flowers, a green stone-set necklace and a gold crown or head ornament, seated before a gold arched backdrop. Pink and orange flowers, a teal cloth, a red and orange patterned altar cloth and food offerings sit on the altar in front. A pot of yellow flowers stands at the right edge. The scene suggests a puja at a home shrine.2008-05-03A deity murti seated on a green and orange cloth-covered seat, heavily decorated with garlands of red, white, yellow and green flowers and a silver-and-gold ornamented face and crown. Pink, orange and yellow flower offerings are arranged around the base, with brass puja plates holding sweets and a gold-coloured box in front. A golden arched backdrop frames the scene. No physical people are visible.2008-05-03A standing woman in an orange-saffron shawl over a peach-colored garment places her hand on a garlanded deity murti seated on a red and gold cushioned seat. The murti is draped in thick white, yellow and red-green garlands and a green-and-red sari-style cloth, with a golden crown-like headpiece. Behind them are white curtains and a warm gold-patterned wall. The setting suggests a home puja or darshan. No clearly identifiable a person appearance cues are visible on the standing figure.2008-05-03A photograph of a deity murti seated on a draped throne-like seat in front of a gilded arched backdrop. The murti wears a large garland of white, red, yellow and green flowers, a red-and-gold ornamental band across its chest, and a green pendant. Pink and red roses and marigolds are heaped on an orange cloth before it, with a small gold-bound book and brass puja plates with lamps and offerings. At the lower left, the orange-robed arm and hands of a standing person holding a tray are partly visible. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam setting, with yellow flowers in a vase at right.2008-05-03A deity murti. A gold crown or headpiece sits atop the figure, with a dark mirrored or jewelled ornament at the centre. Below, a green and gold cloth with red and white embroidered patterns forms a platform, with pink and orange flower petals scattered across it and a folded orange cloth in front. Small yellow and pink flowers and a fringed cloth appear at the sides. No people are visible in the scene, indicating a temple or home shrine decorated for worship.2008-05-03A deity murti is seated on a green and orange draped platform, heavily adorned with garlands of white, red, yellow and pink flowers. Its head bears a gold crown or mukuta, and a large green stone sits at the centre of the chest, with gold ornaments around the neck. Below, a green cloth with embroidered maroon and gold borders covers the seat, and fresh flowers in pink, peach, white and yellow are arranged in front on an orange cushion. A gold-framed arched backdrop with a gold and white wall stands behind. No physical people are visible, only the murti and the flower offerings.2008-05-03A man in an orange saffron shawl and white vibhuti forehead marks reaches across to a large deity murti decorated with a gold crown, gold ornaments, and garlands of white flowers and red-orange-yellow marigolds with green leaves. The murti wears a rudraksha mala and a jewelled breastplate, and brass oil lamps sit in the foreground. Colourful painted panels and red drapery form the background.2008-05-03A photograph of a home puja in a bright room with a large seated deity murti draped in multicolored flower garlands, gold ornaments and a gold crown, framed by an ornate golden arch. In front, a sannyasi in orange-saffron robes with a gold necklace sits to the left, and two seated devotees face the altar: a woman in a pink and green saree with hair in a bun, and a man in a cream kurta. An orange cloth covers a shivalinga-style object with flower offerings, and brass plates of offerings and garlands sit on the floor.2008-05-03A photograph of a home puja at a shrine setup. On the left, a person in saffron-orange robes with a bare shaved head and orange shawl sits cross-legged, raising both hands in a gesture of worship. Behind a large deity murti or image draped in a garland of white, yellow and red flowers with green and red silk cloth, a small wooden-framed mirror sits in the corner. The foreground holds offerings on a low orange cushioned seat: silver and brass plates, fresh oranges, sliced fruit, a yellow sweet, pink and white flowers, and small bowls of food. A white curtain hangs at the left wall.2008-05-03