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A golden deity murti, adorned with a crown, gold jewellery and a white and red sari, sits on a raised pedestal beneath a gilded arch framed by yellow, red and white flower garlands. A person in a white garment reaches up to adorn the murti with flowers, while another figure's hands hold a brass plate at the left edge. A brass oil lamp stands on the white pedestal in front, and red drapes hang at the right, under a stone ceiling.

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A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, seated on a throne-like platform framed by a gilded arch and draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and purple blooms. The murti wears a white and gold sari-style garment over a red skirt, with gold jewellery and a crown. A figure in white clothing stands at left, reaching up to adorn or touch the murti's face, while a brass tray of offerings is held by hands at the left edge. A gold trident-like ritual object and a red curtain appear in the background. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam at a temple shrine.2010-12-21A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti seated on a gold-framed throne-like platform, draped in a white sari with a red lower garment and gold ornaments, wrapped in long garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers. A young man in a white dhoti and sacred thread with a gold bead necklace stands behind the deity, and a person in orange robes on the left holds a gold tray. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground and a gold-rimmed ornamental object appears at the lower right. Gold-carved arches and red cloth form the backdrop.2010-12-21A photograph of a temple ritual in which a long-haired man in a white garment stands on a raised golden platform, reaching up to adorn a large seated deity murti dressed in white with gold ornaments and a crown. The murti sits on a gold throne draped with yellow, magenta, red and white flower garlands. To the left, a man in orange robes holds a brass plate and tends to the garlands. Red and gold drapery and an ornate gold arch frame the scene, and a small figure is visible at the lower right.2010-12-21January 02 20132013-01-02December 21 20102010-12-21A temple ritual before deity statues seated on a gilded throne-like seat draped with red cloth and garlanded with marigolds and red and purple flowers. A bald man in saffron robes and a white-dressed person stand on a raised platform, the white-clad figure reaching up with a golden plate to the deity statues. A second bald man in white dhoti stands at the left edge. Ornaments hang from a flower garland, and a lamp stand is visible at the lower right. The scene is outdoors under a stone canopy.2010-12-21Temple interior photo of a ritual scene. A long-haired man in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold necklace and holding a small lamp or flame in one hand, stands before a large seated deity murti in white and red garments adorned with gold ornaments. Colourful garlands in yellow, red, purple and white drape the murti and pillars. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground, and another attendant in white with a gold-bordered cloth holds a metal tray nearby. A white seated figure statue sits at the base with a floral garland. The scene suggests puja or aarti. A printed caption on the wall is partly visible. Visible appearance cues for a person are present for the long-haired officiant wearing gold necklaces, so this is an in-person candidate.2010-12-21December 23 20102010-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 21 20102010-12-21Low-angle photo of a golden-bronze seated deity murti dressed in an orange-red sari-style garment with a yellow lower cloth, wearing a crown and ornate necklaces, draped with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves, red and purple flowers. A woman in an orange-red sari stands behind the murti, reaching up to adjust the garlands. At left, a man in a white dhoti with a gold chain and a bowl of offerings or flowers stands beside the garlands. A brass lamp stand sits in the foreground, and an ornate gilded arch frames the shrine.2010-12-28A woman in a white sari bends forward at a temple shrine, placing her hand near a brass vessel and offering on an altar draped in white cloth. Two deity murti are dressed with garlands of yellow and red marigolds and ornate gold jewellery, and a white-robed seated figure with a white head covering sits before them. Brass oil lamps and a silver necklace rest on the altar, with a male attendant in white and saffron at the left edge. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam.2010-12-21A photograph of a deity murti seated in a red and orange garment on a gold-trimmed throne, decorated with yellow, red, green and purple marigold garlands, inside a temple with an ornate gold arch. In front, a woman in an orange sari stands on the throne platform reaching up to adjust the murti, and to the left a man in white dhoti with a gold necklace holds up a brass offering plate. A brass oil lamp stands at the lower right. The murti's features are not clearly identifiable enough to name a specific deity form beyond deity murti.2010-12-28