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Night-time photograph of a priest in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha mala beads and sandalwood marks, standing at left and holding a small vessel while facing a richly decorated deity murti. The murti group sits on a blue draped platform with a golden arched backdrop and gilt carved frame, adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red blooms, plus gold ornaments. Brass vessels and flower offerings lie at the base.

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November 18 20152015-11-18A priest in an orange-red robe and matching turban stands at left, arms raised, touching a garland draped over a gilded altar. Behind him, a large deity murti with a silver crown and a dense garland of yellow marigolds and red roses is decorated with gold ornaments and flanked by two smaller attendant figures in gold jewellery and orange-and-blue garments. Two brass oil lamps sit at the base, and the setting is dark with a gilded arch behind the altar. The priest's face and identity are not established, so he is described by role only.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A photograph of a temple shrine during evening worship. A priest in a rust-orange turban and orange-red dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands at left, his back to the camera, touching a gold-adorned deity murti. The central murti wears a gold crown, heavy gold necklaces and a dense garland of yellow marigolds with red and white flowers. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, also garlanded in yellow and white blossoms. Ornate gold arches frame the shrine, and brass lamps and bowls sit on a blue-purple draped platform.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A photograph of a priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold border, wearing a matching orange turban, seen from behind as he waves a flame lamp before a deity murti. The central deity is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, gold jewellery and a jewelled crown, flanked by two smaller attendant figures also decorated with garlands. A golden arched frame surrounds the shrine against a dark background, with brass plates and an oil lamp at the base. Only the priest is a physical person in view.2015-11-18