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A temple ritual scene in which a bare-shouldered man in an orange-red cloth stands at right, lifting a garland and fabric over a deity murti heavily decorated with red roses, green leaf garlands, white flowers and a pink silk drape. The murti sits on a gilded throne with green-and-gold serpent-like finials. At left, a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala holds a brass tray with a decorated kalasha topped with flowers. Behind him, a figure in white ritual cloth stands near an orange-painted pillar, and carved stone architecture frames the right side. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam-style offering.

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April 30 20122012-04-30A priest in orange ceremonial dress with his bare upper body and a rudraksha mala stands at right, raising a ceremonial whisk over a deity murti. The murti sits on a golden peetha or throne, heavily garlanded with red roses, white flowers and green leaves, wearing an orange silk dhoti, a jewelled crown and a pink cloth draped behind. A lotus flower rests at its lap. At left, a second man in orange robes and rudraksha beads watches, holding a small brass vessel. Orange-painted walls and a carved stone pillar form the backdrop. The priest's distinctive presentation is consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the face and identity are uncertain.2012-04-30April 30 20122012-04-30April 30 20122012-04-30April 30 20122012-04-30A photograph of a temple scene where a person in a saffron-orange draped garment and a red-orange shawl, with dark hair in a bun and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, reaches up to adjust decorations on a richly adorned deity murti. The murti is seated and dressed in orange silk with heavy silver and green-jewelled ornaments, garlanded with red roses and white jasmine strands, and a pink flower is tucked at its side. Green peacock-shaped ornaments flank the figure. A second person in white ritual clothing stands softly blurred at the left edge, and a ritual tray with flowers is visible. Warm orange and red walls frame the setting.2012-04-30April 30 20122012-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20122012-04-30 +2 copiesA man with long dark hair tied in a bun, bare-shouldered in an orange-red cloth, stands at the front of a richly decorated deity murti seated on a throne. He reaches up with both arms, holding a bundle of garlands or threads, to adorn the figure's head. The murti wears an orange silk sari, jewelled necklaces and a bejewelled crown, and is surrounded by red roses, white flowers and green leaves. A green-and-gold peacock-shaped ornament stands at each side. A second man in white robes is partly visible at the left edge. The setting is a temple with orange walls and a red pillar.2012-04-30April 30 20122012-04-30April 30 20122012-04-30A man in a rust-orange unstitched cloth wrapped over one shoulder, with gold-banded hem, stands with his back to the camera and reaches up with both arms to adjust a decorated deity murti. The murti wears orange silk, a jewelled crown and necklaces, and is heavily garlanded with red roses, green leaves and white jasmine strands. Green and gold bird ornaments sit at its sides. Behind him an attendant in white cloth holds a brass kalasha-style vessel with flowers. Orange and red walls and hangings frame the scene. The man's face is not visible, so no identification is made.2012-04-30