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A person in a rust-brown sari with a wide gold border stands at a gilded throne-like shrine, adorning a deity murti covered in garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers. The person wears gold bangles and a flower garland over the shoulder, and is placing or arranging flowers with both hands. Behind the shrine are a green draped backdrop, a pink cloth, a gold ornate chair and a dark curtain.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23A man in a rust-brown dhoti with gold borders and a bare-shouldered wrap stands at left, smiling, with long hair tied back and a flower garland over his shoulder. He holds a silver tray with offerings toward a deity murti seated on a gold palanquin decorated with dense garlands of red, pink, yellow and purple flowers. The murti wears a white crown, a green silk cloth and jewelled necklaces. A green parrot figure and a pink and purple silk cloth drape the palanquin. Flower petals are scattered on the white floor, and a gilded throne stands in the background.2013-04-23A bare-chested man with long dark hair swept back in a bun wears a brown dhoti-style cloth, a long white and pink flower garland, and a gold-bead necklace with a rudraksha mala, and smiles while adorning a deity murti. He holds a thread or string up toward the murti's ornate crown and necklaces, and a gold bangle and ring are visible on his hands. The murti is a silver-faced figure in a teal-green sari draped with heavy jewelled necklaces and a silver crown, surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses. A gold-framed backdrop and an orange cloth appear at the left edge. Visible cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and gold necklaces fit the appearance-based label, so the figure is identified as Swamiji (probable) performing the decoration.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a man in a rust-brown robe with wide gold borders, folded hands raised in namaskar, smiling as he faces a decorated deity murti. He wears a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, gold bangles and rings, and a sandalwood-and-kumkum forehead mark. The murti, adorned with a crown, jewelled necklaces and a green silk garment, is heavily garlanded with red roses, yellow and purple flower strands and white jasmine, and stands beneath a canopy on a gold-carved throne draped in magenta and green cloth. Rose petals lie scattered on the white floor and a yellow fruit sits on the throne.2013-04-23A photograph of a temple ritual in which a person in a rust-brown dhoti-style garment with a gold-bordered cloth wraps the upper body, a gold armlet on the upper arm, and a garland of red and white flowers, stands at left smiling while offering a silver plate of food to a deity murti. The murti is elaborately decorated with thick garlands of yellow, purple, red and pink flowers, white flower strands, a white crown, and green and gold garments, seated on a gold throne with a purple cloth beneath. A large orange fruit sits at the base of the murti, and an ornate painted deity figure with a mustached face appears at upper right. The scene is an abhishekam or puja offering.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA person with long dark hair and a rust-brown robe with gold border stands at the side of a decorated deity murti, adorning it with garlands. The murti is a silver-faced figure with a crown, jeweled necklaces and a teal-green sari, surrounded by red roses, white jasmine garlands, yellow marigolds and green leaves beneath a green-and-gold canopy. A green parrot perches on the person's shoulder. The person wears gold bangles and a gold-bordered belt. Behind them, partially visible figures in white and orange garments stand in the background.2013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a man in a rust-brown dhoti-style garment with a gold-and-brown cloth around his waist, wearing a long multi-strand garland of white, pink and red flowers and a heavy gold bead necklace. He stands barefoot on a white floor beside an ornate gold palanquin-style seat draped in green and magenta silks, bearing a decorated deity murti with a crown and a parrot-like green bird on its shoulder. The murti is surrounded by arches of yellow, purple and red flowers. Scattered petals lie on the floor and a tray of white flowers and offerings sits at lower left. A gold-framed throne and another murti are visible behind him. The man's appearance is not sufficiently distinctive to confirm an identity, so he is described by role only.2013-04-23A photograph of a temple ritual at a deity murti decorated with dense garlands of red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigolds, with gold and silver ornaments and a gold-trimmed green silk cloth draped over the figure. A man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-brown dhoti and cloth, leans in with both arms to adjust the garlands and the cloth on the murti. A bright green parrot is perched on his shoulder. A gold-bordered green cloth frames the scene, and a gold throne-like seat is at the right edge. In the background a painted wall shows a figure in orange and a second person in white near the left edge. The man is performing a garlanding or decorating ritual, though his face is turned away and no identity is claimed.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA priest in a rust-brown dhoti and wrap with a saffron-yellow border stands at the left, his bare shoulder and upper back turned toward the camera as he adjusts garlands on a deity murti. The murti is a gilded metal figure with a tall golden crown and an orange-red cloth draped over its head, wearing layered gold necklaces and a large gold ornamental collar. It is almost entirely enclosed in dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. A decorated purple-bordered silk cloth hangs over the top, and a second smaller murti with gold ornaments is visible at the right edge. Behind them are blue and gold draperies. The priest's forehead has a line of sacred ash and a bangle is on his wrist; the setting appears to be a temple alcove used for decorating a deity.2012-04-23 +2 copies