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A photograph of a temple worship scene. A bald man in rust-red and gold robes, with a rudraksha mala and sacred marks on his forehead, stands at right holding a lit multi-flame oil lamp (aarti) toward a deity murti. The deity murti sits on a red and orange draped platform, adorned with a dense garland of marigolds and yellow, red, purple and white flowers, and wears a tall crown with a white and gold ornamental costume. A second, smaller murti stands to the left, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps stand at the lower left and right, and a window and fan are visible in the background.

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A photograph of a priest in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl performing aarti before a deity murti decorated with layered garlands of yellow, purple, white and red flowers. The murti wears a crown and jewellery and sits on a red-draped platform framed by a gold arched backdrop. The priest, with a shaved head, white tilak and rudraksha mala, holds a silver lamp and bell. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with fruit and flowers on a tray in the foreground.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05A photograph of a priest performing puja at a decorated deity murti. A bald priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands at right, extending his hand toward a silver vessel and offering. Behind him, a metal-framed golden arch surrounds a deity murti with a crown, silver-embellished garments and a sword-like attribute, flanked by smaller figures and garlanded with layered flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and a plate with fruit, flowers and offerings sits in front on the floor.2014-12-05November 11 20142014-11-11December 04 20142014-12-04December 04 20142014-12-04January 09 20152015-01-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in an indoor hall. Two life-size deity murtis seated side by side on a green silk-covered seat are heavily garlanded with white, red, orange and yellow flower strands; one murti wears a crown and a gold necklace. In the foreground a man with a shaved head, white tilak markings and a rudraksha mala stands at right in a rust-red and gold dhoti and shawl, holding a lit multi-wick oil lamp (aarti) toward the figures. A brass lamp stands at lower left and a window is behind him. Only one physical person is visible.2014-11-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple puja in progress. Three deity murtis are seated on a teal-draped platform, heavily decorated with long garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers and gold crowns. A standing man in orange-brown ceremonial clothing, with a rudraksha mala, bare upper body, sacred ash markings on forehead and arms, and a gold-bordered dhoti, holds a lit oil lamp toward the deities with his eyes closed. A brass lamp sits on the floor at left and a pink curtain hangs beside the golden frame. The standing priest's appearance does not clearly match the a person candidate cues, so he is described by role.2014-11-11November 21 20152015-11-21A photograph of a ritual before an ornate golden arch framing a deity murti dressed in a gold crown and gold jewellery, with a second smaller murti beside it, both encircled by layered garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A bare-chested priest in an orange and saffron cloth stands at right, lifting a silver lamp with a lit flame toward the central deity, indicating aarti. A green cloth covers the base and a lavender curtain hangs behind.2015-01-06December 03 20142014-12-03