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Photograph of a temple shrine with a large golden arched frame around a deity murti draped in a white cloth and garlanded with long bands of marigold-like flowers in yellow, red, white and green. A woman in an orange sari stands on a raised platform reaching up to adjust the garland and cloth, while two men in orange robes with maroon shoulder cloths stand beside her, one with his back to the camera. Brass lamps stand at right and a red curtain hangs at left. Two heads of onlookers are visible at the bottom edge.

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March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesA temple ritual photograph of a deity murti decorated with a large garland of marigolds and white flowers, with a shaped gold and orange headdress on the murti and a silver face or mask above. A man in orange cloth with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style garland stands on a raised platform behind the murti, holding a silver vessel. Below, a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl holds a white cloth or tray of offerings, and another man in an orange shawl holds a tray with yellow flowers. Stone pillars and carved arches frame the shrine, with a red curtain at right and a framed picture at lower right.2007-12-26March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22March 03 20112011-03-03A photograph of a temple shrine with a large ornate gold arch framing a deity murti decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white, red and green. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes reaches up with both arms to pull back a white silk cloth covering the murti, in an unveiling or alankara moment. Two shaved-headed attendants in orange robes stand in the foreground, one holding a brass plate. Behind them hang red curtains. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja dressing of the deity.2008-03-22A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a deity murti pair seated on a raised peetha, both figures adorned with marigold and yellow flower garlands and a rich orange-and-gold draped cloth. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sari holds a lit oil lamp toward the deities, while a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands at the left edge. Brass oil lamps and a small brass vessel with white flowers stand on the altar, and red curtains hang on the stone pillars. The image is wide and the shrine appears warmly lit.2008-03-22A temple shrine scene where a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe stands on a raised platform, reaching up with one arm toward the golden arch above two deity figures. The central figures are a male deity with an orange crown and a female deity in a pink sari, both draped with multicoloured flower garlands and an orange shawl. In the foreground a deity murti wears a rudraksha-style garland and a red-and-white flower garland. Two shaven-headed attendants in orange robes stand at left, one holding a cymbal and the other tending a lamp. Brass oil lamps stand at the foreground, and the stone pillars are carved with traditional motifs. The temple abhishekam or aarti setting suggests a ritual worship scene.2008-03-22A photograph of a temple abhishekam to a golden deity murti seated on a red-draped platform beneath a gold arched backdrop. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at left and centre. The centre figure, with long dark hair and an orange garment draped over the shoulders, reaches toward the murti's head. The left figure, with long dark hair and a plain orange robe, holds a silver tray aloft. The murti wears a tall crown, gold ornaments and a large yellow and purple flower garland, and a tall gold lamp stands at right against a red cloth. A green-bordered cloth hangs from the platform edge.2010-02-12March 22 20082008-03-22A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a figure in a long orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair leaning over a large deity murti dressed in a pink and gold sari-style garment, with a gold crown-like ornament and jewellery. The murti sits within a gilded arched frame draped with multicoloured garlands in yellow, red, green, purple and white. In the foreground lower left, a second person in orange robes stands at the edge of the frame, and a brass oil lamp with a flame stands on the right beside the garlands. Grey stone pillars and a red curtain surround the shrine. The scene suggests a garland-adorning or decorating ritual at the shrine.2008-03-22A photograph inside a temple shrine lit by brass oil lamps. A tall figure with long dark hair and an orange saffron robe with gold waist ornament stands at the left of the shrine, reaching forward toward the altar. Beside him a man with a shaved head wears an orange robe and stands at the altar. The altar holds a decorated deity murti with a red-and-gold crown and garlands, flanked by two larger seated deity figures draped in red, pink and gold cloth, with floral garlands and a red lingam or kalasha-like form in front of them. Garlands of marigolds and red flowers cover the altar, and brass lamps stand on either side. The pillars are carved stone with red curtains behind. The swami's identity is uncertain from appearance, so the figure is described by role only.2008-03-22