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February 19 20162016-02-19February 19 20162016-02-19February 19 20162016-02-19A man in a rust-orange dhoti and cloth with a yellow-and-red garland stands at left, reaching toward richly decorated deity murti figures draped in marigold, rose and white flower garlands. The central murti wears a gold crown, layered gold necklaces and a blue-and-gold ornamented crown; the figure behind wears a leopard-patterned garment with green dhoti. Gold ornamental throne backdrop, oil lamp at left, and a sheaf of red roses in the foreground. The man's face is not visible enough to judge; he is presented as a priest performing worship, role unconfirmed.2015-01-09February 19 20162016-02-19October 18 20152015-10-18February 19 20162016-02-19A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a deity murti richly dressed in gold jewellery, a tall ornate crown and a green sari-like garment, surrounded by long garlands of yellow, red, orange and purple flowers with blue-studded beads. A bare-chested priest with a red-and-gold turban and a pink cloth over his shoulder, wearing white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style red thread on his arm, stands with his hands on the deity, performing decoration or puja. Gilded temple architecture and a red arch frame the background, with a partially visible brass lamp at lower left.2013-07-18February 19 20162016-02-19March 27 20162016-03-27December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph of a temple ritual with a figure in the foreground seen from behind, long dark hair falling down the back, bare-shouldered with bangles on the arms, placing a green cloth with white flowers atop a metal deity murti. The murti is adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a silver crown, and garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves. A green parrot is perched on the shoulder of the figure. Colourful flowers and hanging decorations fill the background.2013-04-21