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A photograph taken from behind a person with long dark hair bound up high on the head, wearing a rudraksha mala across the head and a gold ceremonial necklace over bare shoulders, facing a temple shrine. Marigold and rose garlands drape the shrine's canopy and the murtis. Two decorated bronze or silver deity murtis stand under a gilded arch, flanked by a small figure of a dancing or seated deity and bulls on the roof. A priest in white dhoti with a pink cloth stands at the shrine lifting a lit oil lamp.

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April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14December 12 20162016-12-12April 14 20182018-04-14December 12 20162016-12-12 +1 copiesA photograph from a temple ritual at a shrine decorated with marigold garlands in yellow, orange and green, with offerings and brass vessels on a floral-strewn floor. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind has a long, twisted topknot wrapped with a rudraksha mala, a gold ceremonial necklace, and a brown-and-gold draped cloth over bare shoulders. Blurred figures in the background include a man in orange-saffron wrap and a white-clad elder near brightly coloured decorations and a lit oil lamp. The scene conveys a puja or abhishekam setting with floral decorations and offerings in the foreground.2018-04-14A temple shrine with a stone-pillared pavilion dominated by a central deity murti group, seated figures with crowns and a gold halo-like arch behind them, decorated with garlands of yellow and marigold flowers and multicolored bands. Brass oil lamps stand before the altar. A person with long dark hair in a saffron-orange garment and a red-and-white garland stands in front of the altar, and a young man in saffron-orange robes stands at right. Yellow-orange drapes and curtains frame the scene.2016-12-03Photograph of a decorated shrine with a deity murti group heavily garlanded with yellow, orange, white and purple flowers, set under an arched floral backdrop. A central figure with a crown and necklaces holds a raised hand near a mounted image, while a female figure in an orange and gold sari with a white garland stands beside it. A standing figure in blue and yellow with a blue turban stands to the left. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair and gold bangles kneels in front of the shrine with hands together, near brass oil lamps and a gold throne-like seat at the left edge. Strings of small lights hang above and a green and gold curtain frames the right side.2016-12-02Interior of a temple hall decorated with garlands of red, orange and yellow flowers and gold-coloured drapery. In the foreground, the back of a bare-shouldered figure with a tall braided topknot wrapped with beads, wearing a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, with an orange-brown shawl draped over the shoulder. Seated beyond, a few other priests in white and saffron clothing attend a ritual around floral decorations and brass vessels on a red-petalled floor. A second figure with a shaved head stands at the right edge in an orange-brown wrap. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam in progress.2018-04-14A festival-decorated shrine at an outdoor temple setting, framed by dense trees. A gilded deity murti pair stands within a canopy of marigold and mixed flower garlands in orange, yellow, red and purple, with dark drapes behind. A priest in a bare-torso dhoti holds an offering up toward the deities while devotees stand in the foreground with palms pressed together. Two white bulls flank the roof above, and a golden throne-like seat sits at the right edge. The crowd is large, with many heads and shoulders visible in the foreground, partially cropped.2018-04-14Aarti ritual before a golden deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati adorned with flower garlands in orange, yellow, purple and white. A priest in a pink and purple garment with a red-and-white garland holds a lit camphor flame on a metal plate toward the deities. In the foreground a figure in a black head covering and a dark garment is seen from behind in silhouette. Brass vessels and a small fire lamp sit at the base of the altar, and a golden arched frame surrounds the shrine.2018-04-14Photograph of an aarti at a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. A priest in a pink dhoti and purple turban holds a lit camphor flame on a brass lamp toward the deities, with a red garland hanging from his shoulders. Two gilded murti figures stand behind him, one wearing a crown and the other a crown-like headdress, both adorned with jeweled necklaces and white flower garlands; a trident is visible at left. A partially visible person in the foreground, with dark hair and a golden ornament, and a second attendant at left in dark red clothing hold ritual vessels. Gold-toned arch and lit oil lamps frame the scene.2018-04-14