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A photograph of a temple puja inside a tent-like hall with a corrugated grey ceiling and a banana plant. A bare-chested man with long dark hair, a beard, a shawl over his shoulder, a brown dhoti and a flower garland stands at left holding a lit oil lamp aarti toward a richly decorated deity murti. The deity sits on a gold-draped throne covered in yellow, orange, white and red marigold and jasmine garlands, with a silver-rimmed backdrop and tall silver lamps. Flower petals are scattered on the red carpet. A second decorated figure stands to the left with a black stone statue beside it. The man is a priest performing aarti, with cues only partly distinctive, so the a person value is unsure.

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December 19 20162016-12-19A man in an orange-saffron robe with a long black sash and a pink-and-white flower garland stands on a red carpet strewn with petals, holding a lit oil lamp aarti toward a richly decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne. The murti is heavily adorned with yellow, orange, white and red flower garlands and wears a golden crown, and a second dark stone figure with a garland stands to the right. Silver lamp stands, a silver-covered stool, a golden arched canopy and banana leaves surround the scene in an indoor pavilion with a grey ceiling. Visible text reads a copyright notice; the man performs an aarti ritual.2016-12-19A man in an orange-brown ochre robe with a pink-and-white flower garland stands barefoot on a red carpet, holding a lit oil lamp in a silver dish toward a richly decorated deity murti. The murti sits on an orange cushioned seat draped with yellow, orange and white marigold and jasmine garlands, with a gold crown and a red-and-green cloth. Nearby are a black stone deity figure, a silver lamp stand, a decorated silver tray and a banana leaf plant under a gold-trimmed canopy. Petals are scattered on the floor.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A temple-style hall decorated for a festival, with a man in a brown saffron-toned robe and a flower garland standing at left holding a silver tray of flowers while walking barefoot on red carpet. At right, a richly decorated deity murti sits on a golden throne-like seat draped in orange and gold cloth, covered in layers of yellow, orange, white and red flower garlands. Silver oil lamps stand along the foreground, banana leaves and a yellow flower canopy hang above, and a second decorated murti and an arched gold-framed shrine appear in the background. Petals are scattered on the floor. The man's appearance does not clearly match a candidate for the page's named figure, so he is described by role only.2016-12-19A photograph inside a decorated hall shows a bearded man in an orange-saffron robe and a pink-and-white flower garland standing at left, bare-chested on his upper body, holding a lit lamp or flame toward an ornate altar. The altar is heavily adorned with yellow marigold and orange and white flower garlands, red roses and a golden arched backdrop. Before it stand black stone deity murtis dressed in white and red-bordered dhotis, and silver vessels and a silver tray with petals sit on the red floor. A banana plant and a ceiling fan are visible. The scene reads as a puja or aarti. The man's appearance is consistent with a person with saffron clothing and a garland, and his role is performing the lamp offering before the deity murtis. The image appears to be a photo of a ritual rather than an event poster.2016-12-19A man with long dreadlocked hair and a beard, wearing a rust-brown saffron-toned robe and a pale pink and white flower garland, stands barefoot on a red carpet and performs worship at a richly decorated altar. He holds a ceremonial lamp and a small implement in his hands. Before him sits a golden throne-like seat draped in yellow silk and heaped with marigold, rose and white jasmine garlands. Behind it, a large deity murti with a crown is adorned with flowers. A black stone figure stands to the left, and a silver oil lamp and silver offering trays are placed on the floor. Scattered petals cover the carpet, and a green banana plant and yellow floral arches frame the setting.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19