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A person in an orange saffron robe, seen from behind, stands at left and reaches toward a golden deity murti decorated with multicolored flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and white. The murti wears a golden crown and ornate gold ornaments, and a golden kalasha-style vessel and gold lamps sit in the foreground. The setting is a gilded arch and ornate stone pillar. The person's face is not visible, so the identity is uncertain.

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December 23 20092009-12-23A man in a sleeveless orange robe with long dark hair and a multicoloured flower garland touches the face of a gilded deity murti decorated with a tall crown and more garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. The golden metal figures and ornate gilt arch behind suggest a temple setting. The scene appears to show a puja or abhishekam, with the devotee gently touching the murti's face while standing close to it.2009-12-23December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow, red and white flower garlands and a green silk backdrop, with a golden throne-like base and a golden peacock-style carved vahana in front. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, red tilak on his forehead and gold chains, stands holding a golden plate with a flower garland, offering it at the murti. To the left, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with white ash markings on his arms stands facing the murti. A golden trident-like staff is set against the deity.2011-10-26August 28 20162016-08-28December 22 20182018-12-22 +2 copiesA priest with a bare upper body, wearing a white dhoti and a white sacred thread, stands at the left and adorns a deity murti with gold jewellery. The murti is draped in long garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers with blue accents, and wears a golden crown and a green necklace. Behind it, a gold-framed ornate panel is visible, along with a maroon cloth and other adorned murtis. The priest's arm bears white tilak markings and a metal bangle, and he wears a light green cap. This appears to be a temple decoration or alankara ritual.2013-07-18January 09 20152015-01-09A photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a red satin-draped pedestal under a gilded arch in an open temple pavilion. The murti is adorned with yellow and purple marigold garlands and a golden crown. Two men in saffron-orange robes are at the shrine: one standing behind the murti with his long dark hair flowing, reaching toward its face with an object in hand; the other, at left, kneels and holds a silver offering bowl up toward the figure. A green-and-gold bordered cloth hangs over the kneeling man's shoulder. A golden oil lamp stands at the right edge. The scene appears to be a temple abhishekam or puja.2010-02-12January 02 20132013-01-02A long-haired man in orange robes and a red rudraksha mala stands on a raised platform, reaching out to touch the crowned golden head of a large seated deity murti in orange silk draped with white garments. He holds a golden plate in his other hand. The murti is decorated with white and multicoloured flower garlands and gold armlets, and a golden tray and flower-decorated backdrop surround the scene.2012-01-01A photograph of a woman in a rust-orange sari with a red and white flower garland around her neck placing a garland of marigolds and roses onto a golden-crowned figure seated on a gilded throne. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron garment, a gold and white ornamented crown, layered beaded necklaces and gold armlets, and holds a staff. The throne is covered with dense bands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. Gilded carved panels frame the scene beneath a plain stone ceiling. Only one physical person is visible, with the seated figure appearing to be a deity murti or statue rather than a living person.2013-07-22