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A man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching upper cloth, with a red-and-pink flower garland and a gold armlet, stands at left performing a puja. He holds a small silver vessel with a spout over a gold lamp or puja tray filled with flowers and offerings. To the right, a richly decorated deity murti in orange and gold dress and ornaments stands within a tiered arch of red, yellow, purple and white garlands. Marigolds and marigold petals surround the offering tray, and a pale pink wall forms the backdrop.

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A photograph of a man in a rust-brown robe and red-and-white flower garland, with a gold armlet, performing puja at a deity murti in a flower-decorated shrine. He holds a silver bell in his right hand and a golden implement over a brass vessel with his left. The deity murti, in brown and gold garments, stands beneath a tall arch of marigolds, roses and white jasmine in red, yellow, purple and green. Offerings of flowers and a gold kalasha sit on a floral-covered platform.2013-05-25A person in a rust-brown robe with a red-and-white flower garland raises a small silver-and-gold cup toward a decorated murti. The murti is a standing figure in rust-brown and gold dress with an ornate gold necklace and a brown-and-gold crown, set within a large arch of garlands in yellow, purple, red, white and green marigold and rose flowers. Gold-leaf carved backdrop panels frame the arch. In front, a brass pedestal and offerings of orange and red flowers rest on a blue cloth. The walls are pale pink.2013-05-25A woman in a rust-brown sari with a long plait and a red-and-orange flower garland waves a silver oil lamp before a decorated deity murti. The murti stands on a gold-trimmed pedestal, wearing an orange dhoti, a gold-embroidered garment, a crown and gold ornaments, and holds a sceptre-like object. The figure is framed by a tall arch of marigolds, roses and white flowers in red, yellow, purple and green. Gold and brass puja vessels and flower offerings sit at the base of the altar, making this an aarti before a deity.2013-05-25A photograph of a ritual scene before a golden throne-like seat draped with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green, purple and white, with orange marigold strings along its base. A small brass deity murti or figure in orange-brown garments stands at the centre of the decorated seat. A man with long dark hair wearing a rust-orange dhoti with gold border, a red and white rudraksha-style mala, a gold necklace and a gold armlet stands at left, holding a brass aarti or puja lamp over the murti with his hands, apparently performing an aarti. A purple cloth hangs behind the seat and an orange silk cloth lies on the table. Behind him a cream wall, maroon curtains and a partly visible bald person in white at the lower left edge.2013-09-28 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20152015-01-04May 27 20132013-05-27A man in a rust-orange dhoti-style garment with a gold border stands in profile before a richly decorated deity murti, performing puja. He wears a long red and white rudraksha-style garland, a gold armlet and bangles, and a vertical tilak with a red dot on his forehead. He holds a small silver handheld bell in one hand and a gold vessel rests nearby. The deity behind is a standing figure in orange cloth framed by an arch of marigolds, roses and white flowers in purple, yellow, green and red. A golden pot and flower offerings sit at the base. The person is positioned as the ritual officiant, with a person presence based on long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron-toned clothing, though appearance is only partially clear.2013-05-25 +1 copiesPhoto 11738526May 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesDecember 14 20162016-12-14May 25 20132013-05-25 +2 copiesJune 04 20152015-06-04