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A photograph of a temple worship scene in front of a gold-framed shrine with a gold drape behind. Two richly adorned deity murtis sit at centre, heavily decorated with yellow marigold and red and white flower garlands, jewelled crowns and ornate gold and silver necklaces. A figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red dhoti with a saffron shawl, seen from behind, stands at left with a rudraksha mala around the neck and a white sacred marking on the upper arm, facing the deities. The scene looks like a night puja or alankaram. The figure's face is not visible, so no candidate is identified; the role is a ritual officiant.

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November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A photograph of a ritual before a richly garlanded deity murti in a temple-like setting with gold ornamental carved panels behind it. A man with a rust-orange turban and rust-orange-and-gold cloth over his shoulders stands at left, his back to the camera, reaching forward to touch a small silver lamp-like vessel held near the murti. The murti wears yellow and red flower garlands, a gold necklace, a tall silver-white crown, and is flanked by smaller decorated figures. Gold brocade drapes form the backdrop. The man wears a rudraksha mala, and white ash markings are visible on his shoulder.2015-11-18A man in rust-red saffron robes with a matching turban stands before a gilded arched shrine, raising both arms with hands joined and a thin yellow thread held between his fingers. He wears a rudraksha mala with a large gold pendant, a gold chain, and rust-red bangles, and has a small tilak on his forehead. Beside him stands a deity murti dressed in dense yellow, orange and red garlands, with a silver crown and a gold-embroidered garment. A gold-threaded curtain hangs behind the shrine. Two people are present, with a brass vessel at the lower left edge. a person: the man has a rudraksha mala, gold pendant and saffron-toned robes, and presents as a sannyasi-style figure, so the identification is an appearance-based candidate only.2015-11-18A photograph of a deity murti in a gold-framed shrine niche with a gold-brocaded backdrop. A central standing figure wears an orange-red robe, a tall jewelled crown with a peacock-style fan, and carries a spear-like staff and a small flag. Flanking female-form murtis wear crowns, red and orange silk saris, and heavy jewelled necklaces. All three are draped with yellow marigold garlands and red and white flower strands, with white flower petals scattered at the base. Ornate gold arches frame the scene. No people are visible.2015-11-18Photograph of a ceremonial puja before three decorated deity murtis draped in yellow and red garlands. A priest in a rust-orange turban, orange-brown dhoti and wrap, with rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, stands at left raising his hand near the garlands. The central murti wears a tall silver crown, gold necklace and orange-and-white ornamentation, flanked by two smaller murtis in red and gold silk. Golden carved panels and a gold drape form the backdrop.2015-11-18A photograph of a decorated deity murti group on a gold-trimmed altar, the central figure crowned with an ornate headdress and heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine strands. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, also garlanded and gilded. On the left, a priest in a maroon-red robe and matching turban stands at the altar, his hand touching the garland, with a faint smoke haze in the air. Brass vessels sit at the base. The scene is an abhishekam or puja setting.2015-11-18A photograph of a ritual scene before a golden backdrop. A priest in a red-orange turban and draped red-orange cloth stands at left, with sacred ash marks on his arm and bead bracelets, adjusting or offering at a central deity murti. The central murti is adorned with heavy yellow and white marigold garlands with red flowers, a tall ornate crown, gold and jewelled necklaces, and a gold bejewelled dhoti; two smaller flanking murtis wear similar garlands and crowns. Smoke or incense haze drifts across the image. Ritual abhishekam or alankaram setting with no clearly identifiable person visible beyond the priest.2015-11-18Photograph of a ritual at a golden-framed shrine. In the foreground, a man seen from behind wears a dark red turban and a saffron-and-orange cloth wrap, with white ash marks on his arm and a beaded bracelet. He raises his right arm to pour from a small metal vessel over a deity murti. The murti is adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses, a jewelled silver crown with a decorative halo, and gold ornaments. Flanking figures wear similar garlands and jewellery. The background is gold-patterned fabric with ornate gold arch carvings. The scene suggests an abhishekam offering. No persons identifiable by name are shown.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph of a temple worship scene with three ornately decorated metal deity murtis standing on a gold-draped backdrop. The central deity wears a tall crown, a red and orange garment, and heavy jewelled necklaces, flanked by two smaller figures in orange and pink silk with crowns and garlands. Yellow marigold garlands and red and white flower strands drape the figures. On the left, a man in a rust-orange robe and orange shoulder shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and a white marking on his arm and shoulder, holds a small ritual vessel toward the left figure. Wall and gold ornamental carvings frame the scene. Watermarked text is omitted.2015-11-18