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A decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers, a gold jewelled crown, a large jewelled chest ornament and a gold-and-purple skirt. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a standing man in an orange dhoti and rudraksha mala, with bare upper body and white markings, holds a brass bell and a lamp in an aarti-like puja. Plates of offerings sit at the base.

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A decorated deity murti is seated on a purple-draped platform before an ornate golden arched backdrop. The figure wears a gold and red-jewelled sari-like garment, a jewelled necklace with a large round pendant, and a tall crown, framed by yellow, orange and white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. At right, a priest in an orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala holds a brass lamp in a puja, with white markings on his arm.2016-10-02A decorated deity murti seated on a purple cloth-draped platform in front of an ornate golden arched backdrop. The figure wears a gold-and-red garment, jewelled necklaces, a tall crown and a dense garland of yellow, white and red flowers. On the right, a standing priest in an orange dhoti with bare upper body and a rudraksha mala raises a multi-wick oil lamp in an aarti gesture. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and purple and red ceremonial cloths hang at the edges.2016-10-02October 02 20162016-10-02October 02 20162016-10-02October 02 20162016-10-02A photograph of a temple-style ritual on a stage with a dark maroon curtain. A bald priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a large golden throne-like seat. Seated on the throne are two deity murtis draped in orange cloth and decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, with pink and red floral crowns. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne and a golden lion figure sits at left. Watermarked archive photo of an event described as a satsang; the priest and deity murtis are visible.2015-11-18October 02 20162016-10-02A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with a gold-bordered cloth draped over his shoulder, standing at left and raising a lit multi-wick lamp toward a deity murti on a golden peetha. The murti, dressed in orange silk, is decorated with yellow and red-and-white marigold garlands and a pink-and-yellow floral crown, and is flanked by smaller figures also adorned with garlands. Gold lamp stands, a golden lion-shaped pedestal and a dark curtain frame the stage. Only one physical person is visible.2015-11-18A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a purple and gold cloth-covered platform before an ornate carved golden arch. The central figure is adorned with layered garlands of white flowers and yellow marigolds, red and purple floral strands, and a jewelled breastplate and crown. Two smaller figures flank it, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. On the right, a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and rudraksha mala holds a brass vessel and performs an aarti or puja, with white ash markings on his forehead and arms.2016-10-02October 11 20162016-10-11A photograph of a ritual scene on a stage with a deity murti pair seated on a golden-arched throne decorated with garlands of yellow, white and pink flowers. The two figures wear jewelled crowns and silver-and-gold adornments and sit on an orange draped cloth. In the foreground a bald priest in a brown dhoti with a gold border stands with his back to the camera, holding a lit lamp (aarti) before the murti. A brass lamp stand stands at left, and a cooling unit and dark curtain are visible at the edges.2015-11-18A decorated deity murti of Devi is seated on a golden throne under a tiered canopy with fringed red and gold trim. The figure wears a gold crown, heavy gold jewellery, and an orange-gold sari, and is garlanded with white and yellow flower chains. Many brass kalasha pots and oil lamps are arranged at its base, and tall brass lamp stands flank the throne. On the right, a priest in an orange-brown dhoti and bare upper body holds a lit lamp and performs aarti near a flame. A yellow ceremonial umbrella with a red emblem stands on the left against a deep red curtain. This is a puja or aarti setting, and the page's event title is not visible in the image.2016-10-11