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A photograph of a decorated deity murti in a temple-style setting, framed by a large arch of marigold, rose and white flower garlands in bands of red, yellow, purple, green and white. The brown-clad murti wears a crown, a large ornate bead necklace and holds objects in both hands. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair, seen from behind, wears a rust-brown garment and gold bangles, holding white flowers. Flower-decorated brass pieces and a golden throne-like frame surround the scene.

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A person in an orange-brown ceremonial garment with a gold armlet and a long rope of red and pink flower garlands stands at left, holding white flower petals in cupped hands and facing a richly decorated deity murti. The murti stands beneath a tall arch of garlands in bands of red, yellow, purple, white and green, wears an orange-brown dhoti and sash with gold trim, and carries a gold-coloured ornamental crown. Golden ornamental furniture and marigold-type flower offerings fill the foreground. A worshipper-type figure performs a floral offering in an event setting.2013-05-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a shaved-headed priest in a maroon-red dhoti and draped cloth with a gold border, wearing a long red rudraksha-style bead garland and gold armlets, holding a small yellow flower while adorning a deity murti. The murti is a gold-plated shivalinga-style form draped in multicoloured garlands of red, orange, yellow, white and purple flowers, with green leaves and a gold-toned kalasha-like base and gold necklace beads. The setting is a temple shrine with gold-colored ornaments behind.2014-11-26May 26 20132013-05-26November 11 20172017-11-11A person in a red sleeveless top and long red skirt leans forward with both hands pressed on a tall gilded ceremonial vessel decorated with a jewelled band and garlands of red, white, purple and yellow flowers. Behind is a large gold deity murti with raised hand and ornate jewellery, and a gold oil lamp with green coconuts stands to the left. A white statue in a blue robe with rudraksha beads and a blue cap sits in the foreground. The scene appears to be a temple ritual at an altar, with the person in red performing worship.2009-06-09May 26 20132013-05-26January 04 20152015-01-04A smiling person in a saffron-orange sari-style robe with a gold-toned yellow border stands at centre, one hand raised in greeting, with a red-and-white flower garland, a heavy gold necklace and a red-and-white tilak on the forehead. Behind them is a richly decorated shrine with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white draped over an arch. Gilded statues of deities stand in the background, including a figure in a tall orange turban and another with a gold crown, and a large gold sculpted murti sits in front with a stacked brass or gold kalasha-like ornament and garlands. Two smaller statues flank the shrine, one in an orange turban wearing a garland. The scene suggests a temple decorated for darshan. a person cues are not clearly established, so the identity is treated as uncertain.2015-01-04 +1 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25May 26 20132013-05-26A photograph of a temple ritual in progress before a richly decorated shrine. A person with long dark hair, shown from behind, wears a rust-orange unstitched garment and a yellow flower garland, and is adorning a deity murti with a crown-shaped ornament and gold necklaces. The deity is draped in gold jewellery, bright garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers, and a sari-like cloth. Behind them, a seated figure in green and red garments with a gold crown, leopard-print patterned clothing and beaded necklaces is also covered in marigold and rose garlands. Gold arched shrine ornamentation and purple drapes frame the scene.2015-01-09