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A man in a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha-bead-style gold necklace stands at left, both arms raised to adjust or place a jeweled crown on a metal deity murti. The murti is draped with red and green flower garlands, a yellow flower is tucked near its crown, and it sits before a gold-threaded orange backdrop. A ceremonial staff with a golden finial and a trident-like ritual object stand on the right. The setting appears to be a stone temple with carved ornamentation. One person is visible in the scene.

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A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl, with a long rudraksha-style bead necklace and swept-back hair, reaches forward to adorn a large golden deity murti. The murti wears an ornate jewelled crown and gold jewellery, with red and green garlands draped across its shoulders and a golden staff held in its hand. Gold-embroidered draperies and a carved gilded arch form the backdrop. The scene is lit warmly, with gold and red tones dominating.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28A man in orange saffron robes and a white garland stands at left, his right hand raised toward the face of a golden deity murti decorated with a crown, jewelled ornaments, a white jasmine garland and a red and gold sari. Behind the figure are dense garlands of yellow marigolds with red and purple accents, and a gilded arched frame. A trident-like staff and a brass vessel rest near the murti. The scene suggests a puja or darshan at a temple shrine. The man's clothing is orange with a green-edged shawl, and he appears to be the only physical person visible.2009-12-26December 28 20112011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28December 30 20092009-12-30March 22 20082008-03-22April 14 20122012-04-14A photograph of a temple puja before a deity murti wearing an ornate jeweled crown and an orange garment with a yellow and red floral garland. A man with long dark hair, a white and red garland of flowers, orange clothing, gold bangles and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace holds a lit oil lamp, an aarti or deepa, toward the figure. Behind the murti are colourful floral garlands in purple, pink, yellow and red, and gold ornaments are visible. The man is wearing a pale forehead marking and smiling.2011-12-11A figure seen from behind in a sleeveless orange saffron garment with long dark hair and a multicoloured garland of yellow, white, red, green and purple flowers around the neck. The figure reaches toward a large golden deity murti with a tall ornate crown, a gold face and rich jewellery, tending its face or forehead with the hand. Gold ornamental arches, a gold-handled trident-like staff and garlanded gold decoration surround the murti, with a dark red curtain behind. The scene appears to be an image-worship or pooja setting in a temple-style hall.2009-12-23A photograph of a figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair and a red and white flower garland, touching the crown of a large gold-metal deity murti with an ornate crown and gold necklaces. Behind the murti is a gold embossed arch and draped gold cloth, with garlands of red and white flowers. The figure has distinctive long hair and saffron clothing, matching the page's a person cue, and is presumably performing a blessing or ritual touch on the murti.2013-03-07