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Photograph of a priest in a rust-orange turban and rust-orange and gold dhoti-shawl, seen from behind, performing aarti with a lit lamp held over a large deity murti. The murti is heavily decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands, red flower garlands, gold necklaces and a gold crown. Two smaller attendant figures flank the central murti, also draped in flowers. A rudraksha mala and white ash markings are visible on the priest's arms and neck. Gold temple carvings frame the background.

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November 18 20152015-11-18A priest seen from behind in an orange-red turban and saffron-red dhoti with a gold border waves a lit oil lamp before a richly decorated deity murti. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a dense garland of yellow marigolds and red roses, gold jewellery and a blue lower garment. Golden carved arches frame the scene, with a gold-and-wood backdrop behind the altar. A pujari's arm bears white sacred markings and bangles, and a rudraksha-style necklace shows at his neck. Setting appears to be a temple or ashram altar during an aarti.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A photograph of a temple worship scene before a richly decorated deity murti, dressed in gold ornaments and heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white blossoms, with a golden crown-like headdress. In the foreground a priest with his back to the camera wears a rust-orange turban and an orange-and-gold dhoti-style wrap, raising a lit oil lamp toward the deity in an aarti gesture. Gilded carved panels frame the shrine and a golden backdrop stands behind the murti.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A figure seen from behind in a rust-red turban and rust-red garment with a gold-bordered cloth draped over the shoulder, wearing a beaded necklace and gold bangles, stands before a gilded altar. He reaches toward two deity murtis adorned with yellow and red garlands and ornate silver crowns, one in front and one to the right, in a golden shrine niche with a gold-tone curtain behind. The person is facing away from the camera, so the figure cannot be identified by appearance and is recorded as a priest-like devotee. Floral garlands, gold ornaments and temple decor dominate the scene.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A priest in an orange-red turban and red-brown robe with a gold border stands at left, adorning a gilded metal deity murti seated on a golden throne. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown, heavy garlands of yellow marigolds with red roses and white flowers, and a jeweled necklace. Smaller attendant figures with ornate jeweled crowns flank the central image in orange and gold garments. The priest, wearing sacred ash marks on his arms, places a flower garland, with gold-framed carved panels and a gold drape behind. The scene appears to be a temple-style decoration during satsang-related worship.2015-11-18