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A bald man in a rust-red and yellow garment, with a rudraksha-style cord and wrist bands, leans in from the left and holds a lit multi-flame oil lamp toward a deity murti seated on a golden vahana bull. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a black face with silver eyes, and a green and orange silk garment, and is framed by a golden arch and long garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers with green leaves. Golden peacock ornaments flank the arch against a deep red curtain. The scene suggests an aarti before the deity.

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A bald man in a rust-red and yellow robe, seen in profile at left, holds a lit multi-flame oil lamp toward a golden deity murti seated on a golden horse-shaped vahana. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a gold necklace and a face of silver-grey tone, and is decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. Behind is an ornate gold arch and dark red drapes. The scene reads as an aarti offering in a temple or hall setting.2015-04-25A shaven-headed priest in an orange-and-gold dhoti and upper cloth stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a golden processional vehicle. Two deity murti sit on a gilded golden bull-shaped vehicle or ratha-like seat, adorned with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, golden crowns and jewelled ornaments. Behind them is a gilded arched canopy and a maroon curtain, with a golden throne-like chair at left and a standing brass lamp stand. A plain white fan stands on the red carpet. The scene suggests an aarti during a temple ritual, possibly a rathotsavam procession setup.2015-11-24A shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands at left, reaching toward a golden bull-shaped vahana beside a gilded ratha with two deity murtis decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and red-green-white trim. Gold lion-form pedestals and a brass lamp stand appear at left, with a dark red curtain behind. A fan and a gold-and-orange cloth sit at right.2015-11-24November 21 20152015-11-21A photograph of a priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a red and white garland performing aarti before a gilded deity murti seated on a golden throne with a peacock-shaped arch. The murti wears a crown, gold necklaces, and red and yellow flower garlands over a mint-green cloth. The priest holds a silver lamp with a flame over the figure, while another person's hand holds a tray of red flowers at the lower right. A corrugated roof and a few plants frame the outdoor shrine.2015-02-23 +1 copiesNovember 21 20152015-11-21A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead performs aarti before a deity murti. He wears an orange saffron garment, a white and red flower garland, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and holds a lit oil lamp with a flame in one hand and a bell in the other. The murti, dressed in orange with a jeweled crown, is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, gold hands and ornaments, and a backdrop of colourful garlands and green drapery. The appearance-based label Swamiji (probable) applies to the man performing the aarti, based on the long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2011-12-11A photograph of a ritual before an ornate golden arch framing a deity murti dressed in a gold crown and gold jewellery, with a second smaller murti beside it, both encircled by layered garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A bare-chested priest in an orange and saffron cloth stands at right, lifting a silver lamp with a lit flame toward the central deity, indicating aarti. A green cloth covers the base and a lavender curtain hangs behind.2015-01-06A photograph of a ritual worship scene before a large golden deity murti draped in white and pink garlands and gold ornaments, with a tall crown and layered gold necklaces. The murti sits in front of a glittering gold and red backdrop with strings of white beads. On the right, a shirtless man with a shaved head and a rudraksha mala around his neck, wearing orange dhoti, holds a brass aarti lamp toward the deity with a flame lit. Flowers in marigold and red decorate the foreground. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram puja.2016-10-04A temple ritual scene at night in which a priest in a rust-red dhoti and shawl, with a red-and-gold wrap and a garland of red and white flowers around his neck, holds a lit oil lamp or flame before a richly decorated deity murti. An attendant in a red-gold dhoti and a patterned cap stands at left. The deity is adorned with multicolour floral garlands in pink, yellow, white and green, gold jewellery, a crown and ornate necklaces, seated on a gold throne or peetha with a gold kalasha-style vessel and offerings. Small oil lamps flicker on the floor and a silver tray holds flower garlands, consistent with aarti during puja.2014-12-05October 04 20162016-10-04Photo of a ritual at a temple shrine. A figure in orange saffron robes and a white flower garland, with long dark hair, stands at the right side, reaching toward the forehead of a deity murti. Two ornately decorated deity murtis sit side by side on a gilded throne-like seat with an arched golden frame, draped in orange cloth and dense garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The murti on the right wears a silver crown, red garments and silver jewelry. A golden plate is held by a bare-chested attendant at left, and another attendant in white dhoti with white markings on the body is partly visible.2011-12-11