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A photograph of a temple ritual in a dimly lit shrine. In the foreground a figure in a rust-red turban and matching red-orange wrap, with a red and white flower garland and gold bangles, stands with palms pressed together in namaste, facing a large deity murti. The murti is draped in garlands of pink, yellow, white and green flowers and a gold necklace, and wears a crescent-topped crown. Behind the figure, two other men in red-orange and gold clothing stand near the glass-fronted shrine, and a gold ornate throne-like seat is visible at right. The setting suggests a puja or darshan.

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A photo of a temple puja scene at night. A person in a rust-red turban and red-orange dhoti with gold border and a red-and-white flower garland stands with palms pressed together in namaskar before a large deity murti draped in tiered garlands of white, yellow, pink and red flowers, with gold chains hanging. Behind them an attendant in a gold-brocade crown holds a lit oil lamp flame, and another attendant in orange cloth stands nearby. The person has gold bangles and gold earrings. A brass lamp with a bright flame and gold ornaments decorate the shrine. Two people are physically present.2014-12-05A figure in a rust-red robe and red turban, with a red rudraksha mala around the neck and gold armlets, stands at left reaching toward a decorated deity murti. The murti is heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, white and red flower strands, and green leaves, and a gold kalasha-like form with green stones sits at its base. Two decorated deity faces with gold ornaments appear at the upper right, and the scene suggests a temple puja setting with a dark background.2015-07-31A person in a red dhoti-style garment with a gold border stands at a flower-decorated pillar, adjusting a large garland of red roses, purple, white and yellow flowers with green leaves. The person wears a thick red-berry mala, gold necklaces, gold armband and bangles, and a white forehead mark with a red bindi. Behind, a gilded ornate structure and other garlanded pillars appear in a shrine-like setting. a person appearance cues include the ceremonial gold necklaces and red-berry mala; the person is performing a garland offering.2014-11-26A temple sanctum scene during worship at a Shiva lingam decorated with marigold and rose garlands. A man with long dreadlocks, a rust-red turban, a rose garland over his shoulder and gold bangles stands at center, placing his hand on the golden lingam. Two younger men in orange-saffron cloth stand behind him, one with long hair. Behind the lingam is a gilded deity murti in a red-and-gold garment with a crown, and floral garlands in yellow, red and white fill the frame. Brass and silver kalasha-style vessels sit in the foreground. The pillared stone ceiling and warm lamplight complete the setting.2016-12-14A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing a man in a rust-orange turban and dark orange dhoti, with a gold bracelet on his upper arm, bending forward to adorn a large deity murti with multicoloured flower garlands of marigold, red, green and white blossoms. Behind him a younger attendant with a bare chest and a rudraksha-style necklace stands in the doorway. The deity murti is draped in gold and red silk and is decorated with gold ornaments, and a brass oil lamp burns in the right foreground. The flower decoration suggests puja or abhishekam preparation.2016-12-14A temple ritual photograph. A bearded man with long dreadlocked hair wrapped in a rust-red turban and reddish-brown cloth, with gold armband and bangles, reaches to adjust a tall flower-garlanded altar at a golden deity murti. The garlands are yellow, orange, red and white, with a gold-decorated frame and an ornate gold and red headdress. A second attendant in orange cloth with rudraksha and a long braid stands at left. Brass kalasha pots and offering vessels sit in the foreground. Appearance suggests a person performing the puja, though this is uncertain. Gold-embroidered red and orange silks drape the deity.2016-12-14February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25A temple ritual scene with a figure in a rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti and a red headcloth, hands folded in namaskar before a deity murti heavily adorned with multicolour flower garlands of yellow, white, red and green and gold jewellery. A lit oil lamp is held on a tray by a priest in a white shirt behind him, and brass oil lamps stand nearby. A small kalasha-like offering with white flowers sits on a stone slab before the murti, with scattered petals on the floor. Other priests in matching ceremonial attire stand at left.2014-12-05December 14 20162016-12-14December 05 20142014-12-05February 19 20152015-02-19