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A close photograph of a ritual at a temple. In the foreground a tall brass oil lamp stands at left. A man in an orange saffron cloth with a gold ornamental necklace reaches up with one arm to touch the draped shoulder of a large metal deity figure. The deity wears a magenta silk sari with a green and gold zari border, yellow and red flower garlands, and colourful bangles on its raised hand. The man's face is partly turned away and cropped. Appearance cues do not clearly establish identity, so the a person field is unsure.

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A temple photograph of a priest in an orange unstitched robe and orange upper cloth, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible, standing at left and reaching toward a tall brass oil lamp (deepam) with multiple tiers. Beside him is a large copper-toned deity murti of a goddess wearing a magenta silk sari with gold border, green pallu, a black hair crown, yellow-and-red marigold and rose garlands, and bangled arms. The stone temple wall and carved pillar frame the scene. Only the priest is a physical person; the figure is a statue.2010-07-21A man in an orange saffron dhoti and orange sleeveless top, with a gold chain and white markings on his arm, holds a tall brass oil lamp (deepa) beside a large, copper-coloured deity murti of a goddess dressed in a magenta and green silk sari with gold border and a grey-silver skirt. The murti wears long garlands of yellow and red flowers, glass bangles and a jewelled crown. The setting is a stone temple pillar and an overhead stone beam. A few other brass lamps and a shrine area are visible at left. The man's face is not clearly visible; his role is that of a priest or devotee performing aarti/abhishekam at the deity.2010-07-21A photograph of a temple abhishekam to a large seated deity murti, a goddess with a golden crown and raised hand, dressed in a magenta and green silk sari with gold border and a grey-silver skirt, wrapped with yellow and red marigold garlands. In the foreground, two brass oil lamps with tall stems are held up. A saffron-robed priest stands beside the murti with a bare-armed raised gesture, while another saffron-clad figure sits to the left near a white draped seat. A wall plaque reads Dhyanapeetam and a clock hangs on the orange wall at left.2010-07-21A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine. A large deity murti of a goddess stands on the right, draped in a magenta and green silk sari with a bright yellow and red marigold garland, its raised hand holding a small object. In the centre, a man in an orange robe with a beaded garland stands beside a silver-and-gold ceremonial seat, holding a small vessel near the lamps. Tall brass oil lamps (deepa stands) stand between them. On the left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a folded shawl stands with his hands together. Behind them is a water tank and corrugated roof. Printed text in the corner.2010-07-21December 27 20092009-12-27January 02 20132013-01-02A photograph of a temple ritual in which a figure in orange robes and a white flower garland stands beside a golden deity murti, adorning it with a hand. The murti wears a blue and gold sari, a red blouse, a gold crown and jewellery, and is framed by yellow and red marigold garlands and an ornate gold arch. In front stand tall brass oil lamps, and on the left a second orange-clad attendant holds a silver tray with offerings. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum with a stone ceiling and bright daylight through a window.2009-12-27Photo of a deity murti seated on an ornate throne-like seat in a temple, adorned with a crown, silver necklaces and an orange and gold garment, surrounded by long garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. A standing figure in a long red-orange robe with long hair reaches up to touch or offer to the deity's crowned head. To the left, a man in white ritual dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold necklace, holds a plate and assists with the offering. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground near a white-draped table, with a red curtain and carved gold panel in the background.2010-12-28A man in a rust-orange unstitched cloth wrapped over one shoulder, with gold-banded hem, stands with his back to the camera and reaches up with both arms to adjust a decorated deity murti. The murti wears orange silk, a jewelled crown and necklaces, and is heavily garlanded with red roses, green leaves and white jasmine strands. Green and gold bird ornaments sit at its sides. Behind him an attendant in white cloth holds a brass kalasha-style vessel with flowers. Orange and red walls and hangings frame the scene. The man's face is not visible, so no identification is made.2012-04-30A photograph of a ritual at a golden shrine niche. In the foreground, a man with hair tied in a bun, bare-shouldered and wearing an orange-saffron dhoti-style garment, raises his right arm to hold a small object near the decorated figure. Beside him, a large deity murti with a golden face, a red and black embellished crown, layered jewelry and a lotus in its hand sits draped in garlands of white jasmine and red, green, yellow and purple flowers. An orange silk backdrop and ornate gilded arch frame the scene. The man is a priest or devotee performing a puja; his identity is not established by visible cues.2012-04-30December 29 20072007-12-29December 27 20092009-12-27