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A photograph of a figure with long dark dreadlocked hair and a purple beaded head wrap, seen from behind, reaching toward a deity murti adorned with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and green leaves. A brass plate holds yellow thread and a green cloth on a green covering, while a gilded silver arch with ornate repoussé patterns and orange drapery frames the scene. A palm frond hangs at the left edge.

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A figure with long dreadlocked black hair and a bare upper body, wearing a purple flower garland over the shoulder, reaches up to hang white and red-and-yellow marigold garlands on an ornate golden shrine or throne. Behind them stands a gilded carved backdrop with a bird motif and a red-and-orange draped cloth canopy, with a golden crown-like finial visible above. In the foreground, a silver tray holds yellow thread and a green sequined cloth. Large banana leaves frame the upper left. The image appears to be a photograph of a decorating or puja ritual at a temple-like setting.2016-12-19A priest with long dreadlocked hair and a bare upper body, wearing a purple beaded necklace, reaches up with both arms to adorn a golden deity murti with garlands. The garlands are made of white, yellow and red flowers and green leaves, and drape down the front of the altar. A silver tray with yellow items sits in the lower right, and a dark stone lingam or small object is at the lower left. Gold and silver ornamental metalwork and an orange cloth fill the background, with a banana plant leaf in the upper left.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph of a night temple ritual at a decorated deity murti. A figure with long matted dreadlocks, bare-chested and wearing a red-orange cloth with a purple-and-white flower garland over his shoulder, stands at right pointing with one arm toward the shrine while holding a silver tray with yellow thread, a coconut and offerings. The murti wears a tall golden crown and jewelled ornaments, flanked by long garlands of white, yellow and red flowers. A banana-leaf canopy hangs in the foreground and an orange drape and gold-patterned backdrop frame the altar. Only one person is visible, so the a person appearance is uncertain given the page's mention of a person, with no clear identifying cues beyond the dreadlocks and flower garland.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19Night-time photograph of a long-haired figure seen from behind, wearing a dark wrap and a lavender flower garland on the head, reaching forward to adorn a richly ornamented silver-and-gold shrine. Two deity murtis stand in the shrine niche, one richly dressed with a crown and jewelled ornaments, the other partly visible; both are framed by garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. A golden kalasha-style finial and an ornate arched canopy of silver and gilt frame the scene, with a red cloth backdrop behind the murtis and small lamp lights in the dark background.2016-12-19Photograph of a ritual worship scene before an ornate silver shrine. A man with long dreadlocked hair and a bare upper body, wearing a purple and gold sash, raises one arm and holds a silver tray with a coconut and yellow thread. Before him stands a deity murti dressed in a golden crown, jewelled ornaments and heavy garlands of white jasmine, yellow flowers and red blossoms. Banana leaves frame the upper left, and a green-and-gold cloth-covered attendant stands at the lower right. The worship appears to be an aarti or abhishekam offering.2016-12-19A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a priest with long matted dreadlocks and a bare upper body, wearing a pink and purple beaded garland, reaching up to adorn a deity murti. The murti wears a crown with red and white stones and is draped in layered garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers, yellow marigolds, and pink and green garlands, with a green silk cloth. Gold ornaments and a gold necklace are visible. Behind them is an ornate gold and carved arched niche framed by blue, maroon and gold embroidered textiles, with banana leaves and a brass lamp at the left edge. A brass oil lamp stands at the lower left, decorated with yellow flowers. The priest appears to be adjusting a golden chain on the deity.2016-12-19A photograph of a temple ritual before a decorated deity murti. A figure with long dreadlocked hair and a lavender beaded shawl stands at right, one hand raised toward an ornate golden crown on the deity. The murti is adorned with thick garlands of white, yellow, green and red flowers, and a silver-patterned face and necklace are visible. Behind is a gold repoussé arch with an orange silk backdrop. A green-and-gold ritual vessel sits in the foreground beside a tray with yellow thread. Green leaves frame the upper left.2016-12-19A bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair and a flowing beard, wearing a lavender-and-white flower garland over his shoulder, reaches forward with both arms to place white flowers on a richly decorated deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown and is adorned with long garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. Behind it stands a gilded silver arch with an orange cloth backdrop and a dark stone lingam-like form at lower left. Green banana leaves frame the foreground, and a silver tray holding yellow flowers or offerings sits at lower right. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam scene in a temple shrine at night. The man's appearance is consistent with a distinctive presentation (long dreadlocks, bare chest, floral garland), but identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2016-12-19May 07 20172017-05-07A bare-chested man with long dreadlocks and a dark beard stands at right, wearing a lavender-and-blue beaded garland and an orange cloth, his hand raised over a large deity murti adorned with a golden crown, a jewelled ornament and multiple garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers. A silver tray holding yellow flowers and a bowl sits in the foreground. Behind the murti stand an ornate gold and silver shrine backdrop and an orange drape, with banana leaves framing the left edge. The scene appears to be a puja or alankaram decoration in a temple setting.2016-12-19