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A temple photograph of a priest in an orange unstitched robe and orange upper cloth, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible, standing at left and reaching toward a tall brass oil lamp (deepam) with multiple tiers. Beside him is a large copper-toned deity murti of a goddess wearing a magenta silk sari with gold border, green pallu, a black hair crown, yellow-and-red marigold and rose garlands, and bangled arms. The stone temple wall and carved pillar frame the scene. Only the priest is a physical person; the figure is a statue.

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A man in an orange saffron dhoti and orange sleeveless top, with a gold chain and white markings on his arm, holds a tall brass oil lamp (deepa) beside a large, copper-coloured deity murti of a goddess dressed in a magenta and green silk sari with gold border and a grey-silver skirt. The murti wears long garlands of yellow and red flowers, glass bangles and a jewelled crown. The setting is a stone temple pillar and an overhead stone beam. A few other brass lamps and a shrine area are visible at left. The man's face is not clearly visible; his role is that of a priest or devotee performing aarti/abhishekam at the deity.2010-07-21A close photograph of a ritual at a temple. In the foreground a tall brass oil lamp stands at left. A man in an orange saffron cloth with a gold ornamental necklace reaches up with one arm to touch the draped shoulder of a large metal deity figure. The deity wears a magenta silk sari with a green and gold zari border, yellow and red flower garlands, and colourful bangles on its raised hand. The man's face is partly turned away and cropped. Appearance cues do not clearly establish identity, so the a person field is unsure.2010-07-21A photograph of a temple ritual in which a figure in orange robes and a white flower garland stands beside a golden deity murti, adorning it with a hand. The murti wears a blue and gold sari, a red blouse, a gold crown and jewellery, and is framed by yellow and red marigold garlands and an ornate gold arch. In front stand tall brass oil lamps, and on the left a second orange-clad attendant holds a silver tray with offerings. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum with a stone ceiling and bright daylight through a window.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A person seen from behind in a sleeveless orange top and orange skirt, long dark hair falling down the back, holds a brass oil lamp with a lit flame toward a deity murti. The murti wears a silver-toned crown-like headdress, a trident, and a jeweled hand with a bejeweled mudra, and is draped in a pink-and-purple garment. Yellow, purple, white and red flower garlands hang in tiers beside it, and a bouquet of purple flowers lies in the foreground. The setting appears to be a festival puja with a golden backdrop behind the altar.2008-12-31December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph taken from below of a golden metal deity murti. The murti wears an orange and gold silk garment, a black and gold crown, and a long garland of yellow, white, purple and red flowers draped over its shoulder. In the foreground at left, a woman in an orange top and a green sari-style cloth reaches up with her hand to touch the murti's face, while a gold headband is visible in her hair. A bamboo mat hangs in the background.2007-12-25December 26 20102010-12-26Photograph of a temple shrine at night showing a standing priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, seen from behind, facing golden deity murti adorned with jewelled ornaments, flower garlands of yellow and red blossoms, and an oil lamp on a white-draped stand in the foreground. Smoke or incense haze drifts near the figures. The priest appears to be performing a puja or aarti at the shrine. The scene is lit by warm lamplight against dark stone architecture.2008-10-04December 31 20082008-12-31A priest in an orange saffron robe and a white flower garland stands at left, placing a hand on the head of a golden murti. Behind him, a golden-faced deity figure with a tall crown and blue silk sari with gold border, paired with a second figure in a magenta blouse and ornate gold jewelry, sits on a decorated throne framed by yellow marigold, red and purple flower garlands. A gold kalasha-style offering and ornate arch frame the scene. The setting is a temple-style hall with stone pillars.2009-12-27A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine. A large deity murti of a goddess stands on the right, draped in a magenta and green silk sari with a bright yellow and red marigold garland, its raised hand holding a small object. In the centre, a man in an orange robe with a beaded garland stands beside a silver-and-gold ceremonial seat, holding a small vessel near the lamps. Tall brass oil lamps (deepa stands) stand between them. On the left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a folded shawl stands with his hands together. Behind them is a water tank and corrugated roof. Printed text in the corner.2010-07-21