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A photograph of a ritual before a richly decorated murti of a goddess, draped in garlands of red, pink, purple and yellow flowers and gold and silver jewellery. In the left foreground a long-haired figure with bare shoulders wears an orange-saffron cloth, a pink flower garland, gold bangles and rings, and a green parrot-shaped ornament in the hair; this figure gestures toward the murti. Behind them a bald man with white and red forehead markings wears an orange shawl and a gold chain, holding a brass plate of offerings. A gold kalasha is visible in the background. Lamplight gives the scene a warm glow.

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April 21 20132013-04-21A photograph of a long-haired man with bare upper body and a red-orange cloth at the waist touching the ornate face of a silver-clad deity murti with his right hand. The murti wears a silver crown with a green cloth, a jewelled silver face, a heavy jewelled necklace and a silver arm, and is decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers and green leaves. A small green parrot perches on the man's shoulder. The man has a flower garland and bangles, and a bald devotee is partly visible at the left edge. Pink lighting fills the background.2013-04-21April 21 20132013-04-21April 21 20132013-04-21April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a long-haired person in a rust-orange robe with a gold waist band, standing close to two gilded metal deity murtis. A green parrot perches on the person's shoulder near the hair. The person reaches out with a ringed hand to adorn the murtis, which are draped in large garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers, and one wears a gold crown. Behind them, a purple and gold brocade cloth hangs, and a figure in white ritual dress stands at the left edge. The person's wrist wears a gold bangle and a beaded band, and a sacred thread is visible. The setting appears to be a temple puja, with flower decoration and devotional adornment as the main activity.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 21 20132013-04-21April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 21 20132013-04-21April 21 20132013-04-21April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-brown bare-shouldered garment and a white and orange flower garland, sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, smiling as he faces a richly decorated deity murti. The murti is dressed in a green sari with a silver crown, and is adorned with multi-coloured jewelled necklaces and a white flower garland. Yellow marigold and red rose garlands frame the figure. A small green parrot perches on the man's shoulder. A gilded ornate chair back stands behind him. The setting suggests puja or darshan before the deity.2012-04-23 +2 copies