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Close photo of a deity murti decorated for worship, dressed in gold and orange-red silks with an orange headpiece and a golden staff, framed by a long garland of yellow, red, green and white flowers. A young woman in an orange top reaches toward the figure, and a man in an orange shirt with a red-trimmed dhoti stands in the foreground, his back to the camera. Gold-embroidered maroon fabric drapes below. The setting is a gilded arch and stone wall, consistent with a temple or ashram puja.

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March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22A long-haired figure in a flowing orange robe reaches up to adorn a deity murti with a multicoloured garland of yellow, red, green and white flowers, beside a golden trident-like staff and a silver-toned pot. A gold-framed niche with a white cloth forms the backdrop. In the right foreground, a man with close-cropped hair in an orange hooded top with maroon trim watches from behind. The scene suggests a temple abhishekam or decoration rite, with the adorner's face turned away.2008-03-22A photograph of a temple shrine interior at night. A figure in an orange-red garment stands at the back of an ornate golden structure, reaching toward an orange-clad seated deity murti adorned with a crown and fresh garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Two bare-chested priests in red-orange dhotis stand at the left, one holding a pot. A smaller standing deity murti in a golden arch with a green backdrop, wearing a garland, is at the right. Marigold petals are scattered on the floor and a golden kalasha-like vessel stands near the shrine.2016-12-27A ritual scene inside a hall with gold-framed décor and a dark red curtain. On the left, a man in a rust-brown turban with gold ornaments, a red beaded garland, gold armlets and a brown ceremonial shawl stands beside a golden lion-footed chair. In the centre, a bespectacled priest in an orange-brown cloth with a rudraksha mala holds a ceremonial item near a deity murti dressed in an orange garment with jewelled ornaments and a crown. The murti is framed by tall garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers, and a blue silk cloth hangs at the right.2015-04-28December 27 20162016-12-27April 28 20152015-04-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine during a ceremony honouring a pair of gilded metal murtis seated on a vahana, decorated with garlands of yellow, magenta and purple flowers. A man in a long orange robe and a long-haired, orange-turbaned figure stands at the centre, reaching forward to touch the forehead of the figure on the right, who wears a crown and gold necklaces. A second attendant in a pale peach-brown robe stands at the left holding a brass plate with offerings. A bull statue with flowers, a gold-framed arch and a tall brass lamp stand complete the scene.2008-12-31March 22 20082008-03-22December 27 20132013-12-27Photograph of a temple-style shrine arch with ornate gold framing. Two large deity murtis are dressed in orange and red garments with silver jewellery and a headdress, while a priest in saffron-orange robes stands on the left reaching to adorn them. Another attendant in orange robes holds a small vessel. The murtis are draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and pink flowers and green leaves. Below, a large orange cloth and red flowers lie on the platform, with a brass oil lamp and a small stone object visible in front.2008-12-27December 25 20072007-12-25