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A photograph of a man in a red-saffron cloth with a bare upper body and a white garland of jasmine and red flowers, lifting his right hand to touch the crown of a golden deity murti or statue. The murti has a tall golden crown, a garland of white flowers with red blossoms, and a golden armband. Behind it are a coconut palm and a red wall, with stacked white stones in the lower right. The man has a white tilak on his forehead and his hair is tied back in a bun. Figure is a devotee or priest performing a ritual touch; identity not established from appearance.

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A devotee in a rust-red dhoti and wrap with a white and orange flower garland stands at the left, reaching up with one hand to touch the head of a golden-brown statue. The statue wears a rust-red and gold turban, a red-and-white flower garland, a red shawl and beaded necklaces. Behind them a red brick wall, stacked timber and trees are visible, and a man in a white shirt with a lanyard stands at right.2014-06-12June 12 20142014-06-12June 12 20142014-06-12 +1 copiesA devotee in a red-maroon dhoti and matching shawl, bare-shouldered with a white flower garland, stands with palms joined in front of a gilded deity murti in a temple shrine. The murti wears white and red flower garlands and a gold waist cloth, with a metal arm raised in front of it. Behind the devotee a palm-tree view opens through a window, and a brass oil lamp stands on the right beside a red curtain and carved stone pillars. A small figure in orange is visible in the background.2014-06-12A photograph of a ritual in a covered temple-style hall. A devotee in a rust-red dhoti and wrap with white garland raises both arms toward a golden statue, or murti, of a seated figure wearing a tall red-and-gold headdress, rudraksha-style beads, and white and red flower garlands. Two priests stand at left in rust-red and saffron robes with rudraksha malas; one holds a silver plate of red flowers and the other holds a small vessel and spoon. A cameraman films beside them, and a person in white stands at right near a tray of gold and red items. A red wall and trees show through the open side of the hall.2014-06-12A temple interior photograph showing a man seen from behind in a rust-red shawl and dhoti with a yellow-orange waist cloth, wearing a white and orange flower garland, facing a large golden-bronze statue of a seated or standing sage with a raised hand. The statue wears a white and red jasmine-rose garland and a red-beaded necklace, and a small metal murti in a red and white garland stands beside it. A cameraman is visible at the back holding a video camera, and there are brass lamps at the lower left. The man's face is partly visible and his forehead bears a white vibhuti mark; his appearance is uncertain, so he is described only by role as a devotee performing puja before the murti.2014-06-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes with a golden-edged shawl and a rudraksha mala draped over his chest, pouring liquid from a small white vessel over a gold-toned statue. The statue, a seated or standing devotional figure wearing a red-and-gold turban, is adorned with a thick red and white flower garland, gold necklaces, and a red-and-gold dhoti. A dark stone base sits at its feet, wrapped in a white and yellow-red flower garland, with flower strands on the right side. The setting appears to be an abhishekam or puja in a temple shrine with a reddish wall behind.2014-11-28Outdoors under bright sky and palm fronds, a person in a maroon garment with gold stripes raises an orange-and-blue umbrella while reaching toward a large bronze-toned ritual vessel or kalasha with a carved, tiered top. The vessel is draped with white flower garlands and red rose garlands tied with gold ribbon. A long red-and-white bead mala hangs from the person's neck. The umbrella shades the vessel during what appears to be a temple or ashram ritual.2014-08-20 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a man with a white-and-red tilak on his forehead and long dark hair, wearing white flower garlands with a green cloth draped over his shoulder and orange-red cloth on his body, one arm extended to touch a dark stone or metal deity murti. Green leaves and a tree trunk are behind him, with construction bricks and bamboo scaffolding visible at the lower right. The subject is blurred in motion.2012-06-03A woman in a maroon and rust-coloured garment with a white flower garland over her shoulder raises a handful of red flowers toward a golden-brown statue of a sannyasi wearing an orange and maroon turban, a rudraksha mala, and a white and red flower garland. The statue has its palms joined in a greeting gesture. Behind her a man in white clothing films with a handheld camera, another person in white stands at the right, and an open-sided structure with a red brick wall and trees forms the outdoor setting. Brass ornaments are visible at the lower right. The statue is a depiction, not a physical person.2014-06-12A shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, wearing gold bead necklaces and white horizontal tilak stripes on his forehead, arms and chest, applies a jewelled ornament to the forehead of a gilded copper deity murti. The murti wears a tall orange and red crown with a gold finial, a white jasmine garland, a red and gold embroidered garment, and raised multi-armed hands holding ritual objects. Trees form the blurred green background outdoors.2012-07-21Close photo of a golden processional deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red flowers, silver jewellery and a teal and red cloth. A priest in an orange-red sleeveless garment with a white flower garland and long dark hair reaches up to touch the murti's head. A brass vessel is visible at the lower left, and a silver arm ornament sits on the murti's upper arm. The setting is a stone temple structure with a purple and gold cloth draped at the right.2007-12-24