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A photograph of a temple ritual in a gold-arched shrine hung with red drapery and dense garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. A man with hair tied back, wearing a red-orange dhoti and upper cloth, stands before a golden deity murti wearing an ornate crown and gold necklaces, and applies something to its forehead. Behind him, a figure in red holds a brass plate, possibly with offerings. A pattern of marigold and rose garlands drapes the deity and altar. Visible copyright text overlay appears across the lower right.

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January 13 20152015-01-13A figure in a red-orange turban and draped red-orange robe, wearing a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha-style red bead garland, stands with their back mostly to the camera and reaches up to adorn a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall gilded crown, golden earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a long wooden staff. Behind them are marigold and white flower garlands, gold-leaf temple decoration and a carved stone wall. Ritual adornment of a deity murti during temple worship, with the figure's role unclear from appearance alone.2015-07-31A priest in white dhoti and cream shawl with a gold-bordered cloth stands with his back to the camera, touching the golden face of a deity murti seated in ornate crown and jewelry. The murti is adorned with white and multicoloured garlands and a gold-and-red jewelled breastplate. Behind him the decorated altar is framed by red drapery and rows of marigold, rose and jasmine garlands, with brass oil lamps lit at the lower left. Another figure in orange silk sits beside the deity.2012-05-02A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a gilded deity murti seated on a throne heavily decorated with garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A priest in an orange-red garment stands at left, holding a silver bowl and pouring or applying liquid to the murti's forehead. Behind the golden figure is a second, smaller red-and-gold murti. An oil lamp flame glows at right, and a brass lamp stand with green and gold ornaments sits at lower left.2015-01-13April 14 20132013-04-14January 01 20122012-01-01A priest in a red garment with a long plaited braid and a rudraksha-style mala stands at left, applying a tilak or mark to the forehead of a gilded metal deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a gold crown, ornate gold armour-like ornaments, pearl and bead necklaces and a long black braid, with a gold hand raised at right. The throne and back are decorated with yellow, white and purple flower garlands. The scene appears to be a temple or ashram worship setting. One visible human is present.2016-01-03March 07 20132013-03-07A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red-and-gold striped silk garment over bare shoulders stands beside a seated deity murti. He holds a brass plate with his left hand and touches the murti's face with his right hand, which wears red and gold bangles. The murti is adorned with a gold and jewelled crown, a white flower garland, a red and gold dress, gold armour-style ornaments and a trident-like gold weapon. Behind it are garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers and a gold arch with green drapery. Appearance-based cues: long swept-back hair and a red-striped garment with bangles, but no crown or rudraksha; identity is uncertain.2011-12-12A photograph of a ritual at a temple shrine. In the foreground a person with long dark hair seen from behind wears an orange saffron garment with a gold-toned waist band, and extends an arm to touch the face of a golden-toned metal deity murti decorated with a crown, gold jewellery, and a red garment. Behind them stand additional metal murtis, one with a crescent ornament, surrounded by red, yellow and white flower garlands, pink and orange gerbera flowers, and a gold ornate arch. The person's hand and wrist are adorned with gold bangles, and a second person's hand is visible at the lower left holding the waistband.2011-03-02December 30 20092009-12-30July 31 20152015-07-31