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A priest with long dreadlocked hair and a bare upper body, wearing a purple beaded necklace, reaches up with both arms to adorn a golden deity murti with garlands. The garlands are made of white, yellow and red flowers and green leaves, and drape down the front of the altar. A silver tray with yellow items sits in the lower right, and a dark stone lingam or small object is at the lower left. Gold and silver ornamental metalwork and an orange cloth fill the background, with a banana plant leaf in the upper left.

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December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph of a figure with long dark dreadlocked hair and a purple beaded head wrap, seen from behind, reaching toward a deity murti adorned with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and green leaves. A brass plate holds yellow thread and a green cloth on a green covering, while a gilded silver arch with ornate repoussé patterns and orange drapery frames the scene. A palm frond hangs at the left edge.2016-12-19A figure with long dreadlocked black hair and a bare upper body, wearing a purple flower garland over the shoulder, reaches up to hang white and red-and-yellow marigold garlands on an ornate golden shrine or throne. Behind them stands a gilded carved backdrop with a bird motif and a red-and-orange draped cloth canopy, with a golden crown-like finial visible above. In the foreground, a silver tray holds yellow thread and a green sequined cloth. Large banana leaves frame the upper left. The image appears to be a photograph of a decorating or puja ritual at a temple-like setting.2016-12-19A photograph of a night temple ritual at a decorated deity murti. A figure with long matted dreadlocks, bare-chested and wearing a red-orange cloth with a purple-and-white flower garland over his shoulder, stands at right pointing with one arm toward the shrine while holding a silver tray with yellow thread, a coconut and offerings. The murti wears a tall golden crown and jewelled ornaments, flanked by long garlands of white, yellow and red flowers. A banana-leaf canopy hangs in the foreground and an orange drape and gold-patterned backdrop frame the altar. Only one person is visible, so the a person appearance is uncertain given the page's mention of a person, with no clear identifying cues beyond the dreadlocks and flower garland.2016-12-19A bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair and a flowing beard, wearing a lavender-and-white flower garland over his shoulder, reaches forward with both arms to place white flowers on a richly decorated deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown and is adorned with long garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. Behind it stands a gilded silver arch with an orange cloth backdrop and a dark stone lingam-like form at lower left. Green banana leaves frame the foreground, and a silver tray holding yellow flowers or offerings sits at lower right. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam scene in a temple shrine at night. The man's appearance is consistent with a distinctive presentation (long dreadlocks, bare chest, floral garland), but identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2016-12-19A bare-chested sannyasi with long dreadlocked hair and a pink-and-blue flower garland drapes garlands over a large deity murti at night. The murti wears a golden crown with a crescent, many layers of red, yellow and white flower garlands, and a red-and-gold shawl. A second attendant with braided hair and gold necklace stands at left. Behind them are silver-and-gold decorated arches, draped lilac fabric and banana leaves, with purple and white lights hanging overhead. The scene suggests a night abhishekam or alankaram-style decoration.2016-12-19A bare-chested man with long dreadlocks and a dark beard stands at right, wearing a lavender-and-blue beaded garland and an orange cloth, his hand raised over a large deity murti adorned with a golden crown, a jewelled ornament and multiple garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers. A silver tray holding yellow flowers and a bowl sits in the foreground. Behind the murti stand an ornate gold and silver shrine backdrop and an orange drape, with banana leaves framing the left edge. The scene appears to be a puja or alankaram decoration in a temple setting.2016-12-19Photograph of a ritual worship scene before an ornate silver shrine. A man with long dreadlocked hair and a bare upper body, wearing a purple and gold sash, raises one arm and holds a silver tray with a coconut and yellow thread. Before him stands a deity murti dressed in a golden crown, jewelled ornaments and heavy garlands of white jasmine, yellow flowers and red blossoms. Banana leaves frame the upper left, and a green-and-gold cloth-covered attendant stands at the lower right. The worship appears to be an aarti or abhishekam offering.2016-12-19A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red blossoms. A bare-chested man with long, dark, matted hair and an orange cloth around his waist reaches up with both arms to adorn an ornate golden shrine niche draped in pink and white silk. A green silk cloth hangs beside the garlands. To the left stands a dark stone deity murti with a crown and white garland, and a brass lamp sits at the right. Banana leaves and a hanging lamp are visible at the top of the frame.2016-12-19May 30 20182018-05-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a person seen from behind in a temple, wearing a rust-brown turban and a long braid of dark dreadlocks down the back. The bare-shouldered figure wears a multicolour beaded garland of pink, white and green, and gold bangles. Before them stands a decorated deity murti with gold snake hoods and a silver-edged shiva lingam, surrounded by yellow and white marigold garlands, red roses and green leaves. Gold ornamental pieces and a large gold kalasha-like form rise behind. The person appears to be performing abhishekam or puja. The a person field reflects an uncertain appearance-based candidate.2018-01-09A temple ritual before deity murtis draped in garlands of white, yellow and red-orange flowers and green leaves. A standing figure with long dreadlocked black hair and a lavender-patterned cloth tied around the head, bare-backed, reaches toward the decorated idols. A silver tray holds yellow-orange offerings and a bundle of thread in the foreground. Behind the murtis is a silver-and-gold ornate canopy with orange draping and a gold crown-shaped headdress on the central figure. The idols wear silver ornaments and necklaces. Banana leaves frame the left edge.2016-12-19