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A photograph of a ritual aarti before a garlanded deity murti group seated on a golden throne-like peetha draped with multicolour flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white. A standing priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala, white vibhuti marks on forehead and arms, holds a brass multi-wick oil lamp toward the figures. A lit brass oil lamp sits on a magenta cloth in the foreground, and a gold-framed arch and sheer curtain frame the scene.

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A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha mala and sandalwood markings on his forehead and arms, offering a lit brass lamp toward a decorated pair of murti figures seated on a golden throne. The deity murti are draped in dense garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers, and one wears a tall flower-covered crown. A gold-framed arch and a green brocade cloth surround the throne, with a brass aarti lamp in the foreground. The setting is an indoor hall with a window and pale walls. The priest appears to be a devotee performing aarti, and his identity is uncertain from appearance.2014-11-30A photograph of a priest in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl performing aarti before a deity murti decorated with layered garlands of yellow, purple, white and red flowers. The murti wears a crown and jewellery and sits on a red-draped platform framed by a gold arched backdrop. The priest, with a shaved head, white tilak and rudraksha mala, holds a silver lamp and bell. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with fruit and flowers on a tray in the foreground.2014-12-05December 04 20142014-12-04A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in an indoor hall. Two life-size deity murtis seated side by side on a green silk-covered seat are heavily garlanded with white, red, orange and yellow flower strands; one murti wears a crown and a gold necklace. In the foreground a man with a shaved head, white tilak markings and a rudraksha mala stands at right in a rust-red and gold dhoti and shawl, holding a lit multi-wick oil lamp (aarti) toward the figures. A brass lamp stands at lower left and a window is behind him. Only one physical person is visible.2014-11-30 +1 copiesDecember 05 20142014-12-05November 21 20152015-11-21A photograph of a temple worship scene before a gold-framed altar draped with layered garlands in orange, purple, red, white and yellow. Two metal deity murtis stand at the centre, one crowned with a tall gold crown and the other with a smaller crown, both adorned with garlands. A man in a rust-orange dhoti and bare-chested with a sacred thread is raising a lit oil lamp toward the murtis with his right arm, while a second man in white dhoti and shawl with a red and white garland stands at left with hands folded in anjali. A red cloth is draped over the altar, and the background is deep maroon curtains.2015-01-09A photograph of a priest performing puja at a decorated deity murti. A bald priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands at right, extending his hand toward a silver vessel and offering. Behind him, a metal-framed golden arch surrounds a deity murti with a crown, silver-embellished garments and a sword-like attribute, flanked by smaller figures and garlanded with layered flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and a plate with fruit, flowers and offerings sits in front on the floor.2014-12-05A photograph of a ceremonial puja before two gold-coloured deity murti seated on a decorated throne-like altar. The central figure wears a golden crown and ornate gold jewellery, and the second figure also wears a tall gold crown. Both are heavily garlanded with layered flower garlands in orange, red, purple, white and yellow, with a draped pink and gold cloth behind them. In the foreground, a man in an orange-brown dhoti and saffron-yellow cloth raises his arm to hold a lit oil lamp or flame toward the deities, while a second man in white ritual clothes with a light turban and a red-and-white flower garland stands at left with hands folded. Ornate gold framing and a dark red curtain form the backdrop.2015-01-09November 11 20142014-11-11A bare-chested priest in a rust-red dhoti with a saffron-and-gold shoulder cloth stands at right, raising a lit multi-flame oil lamp toward a deity murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a silver-white jewelled bodice and a heavy gold necklace, and is framed by thick concentric garlands of red, orange, yellow, white and purple flowers on a gold arched frame over a green draped cloth. A smaller figure in gold ornaments sits to its left, and potted green plants and pink flowers sit in the foreground. The image is a photo of an abhishekam-style aarti, with no visible a person candidate.2015-01-06January 09 20152015-01-09