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A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with white flower garlands and a gold chain ringing a brass bell and holding a brass lamp over two metal deity murtis decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, white jasmine garlands, a crown, jewelled ornaments and a trident. The murtis are dressed in orange and red silk and their setting is a stone temple arch with gold trim.

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A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe with a white and yellow marigold garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, standing at left and holding a brass oil lamp with lit flame and a brass bell while performing an aarti or puja before large metallic deity murti. The deity figures wear red and gold garments, crowns, jewelled ornaments and white flower garlands; one holds a trident. Behind them are yellow and red marigold garlands and a gold-framed arch. The man appears to be a person by appearance cues of long swept hair, saffron clothing and beaded necklace, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26Photo of an outdoor temple shrine decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands in yellow, pink, purple and green. Two golden deity murtis, one in a red and gold garment with a crown and the other in red with silver jewellery, are seated under a gold arch. A standing woman in orange robes with a long gold necklace rings a handbell and holds a small oil lamp before them. In the foreground, a garlanded golden kalasha-like vessel rests on a white cloth. Behind to the right, a bearded man in orange clothing stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a plate of offerings sits on a table.2008-12-26A photograph of a man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland garlanding a gilded deity murti with a crown, flower garlands in yellow, red and purple, and a golden trident and gleaming jewellery. The man, wearing saffron clothing and a white garland, is adjusting a yellow-and-red floral garland on the murti, which wears a red and gold dress. The setting is a temple shrine with a gold-edged arch and ornate stonework. Appearance cues do not establish the man's identity, so he is described by role only as a devotee performing garlanding.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26A festival photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a golden-framed platform draped with garlands in pink, yellow, white and purple. The deity figures wear red and gold garments, crowns and heavy jewellery; the male figure wears an orange turban. To the right, a person in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial pendant holds a bell and a lit lamp, performing an aarti. A bearded man in orange, hands folded in prayer, sits at the lower right. A painted portrait of a goddess with gold jewellery and a crown appears at the left beside a brass lamp.2008-12-26 +1 copiesJanuary 1st 2013A photograph of a temple ritual in which a robed figure in orange dhoti and orange shawl, with long hair and a white flower garland, stands at left holding a golden lamp and offering tray before a deity murti. The murti pair, dressed in orange and purple silk with gold jewellery, crowns and red and green headdresses, are framed by a dense arch of yellow, purple and red marigold garlands. A golden kalasha-like vessel and brass lamps sit on a white-draped platform, with more flower garlands and a large golden bell-shaped object in the foreground.2009-12-26Inside a temple shrine, a figure in orange saffron robes with long dark hair and a white garland stands with back to the camera, holding a brass lamp or vessel toward a pair of gilded deity murtis framed by an ornate gold arch. The murtis wear jewelled crowns, ornate gold necklaces and earrings, and a red-and-orange garment; one holds a trident-like staff. In front, a silver Shiva lingam is decorated with rich garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers and a red gem. Brass lamps stand at the sides and red drapes frame the shrine. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or aarti.2009-11-19July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a temple shrine adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and a colourful floral backdrop. Two gilded metal deity murtis seated on a platform are decorated with jewelled crowns, necklaces and red and green silk garments. In front stands a dark stone shivalinga with a green leaf, surrounded by yellow and maroon marigold garlands, and a small silver utsava murti stands at the base. A man with long, loose hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange robe with gold border, stands on the left, pouring liquid from a small vessel onto the shivalinga in an abhishekam. Another person in white dhoti sits or kneels at the lower left. Three people visible.2007-01-01