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A priest in saffron-orange robes, seen from behind and partly bare-shouldered, holds up a lit oil lamp with his right hand before a deity murti. The murti is a figure with a crown, silver ornaments and a garland, dressed in a gold-green sari with an orange drape, heavily decorated with yellow, purple, red and white flower garlands and framed in a gold arch. Red fabric backs the shrine, and a row of flower garlands hangs on the right. The scene is an aarti before the murti.

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A photograph of a ritual in progress before a deity murti decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple flowers and white jasmine strands, arranged in layered rings around the figure. The murti wears a crown, a large necklace and an orange and gold sari-style garment, set within an ornate gilded arch draped with red cloth. A man in an orange dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on an orange cloth, holding a lit oil lamp aloft toward the deity with his right hand, while a small brass bowl sits on the floor nearby. Rows of garlands hang along the back wall and a metal staircase is visible to the upper right.2011-12-10A photograph of a deity murti set in a golden arched niche, draped with a red cloth and framed by garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers. A flame burns in an oil lamp held before the murti. In front, a person seated on a cloth in an orange garment, with orange shoulder wrap and beads on the wrist, holds a lamp toward the deity. Fluorescent tubes and garlands hang on the sides, and a brass vessel sits on the cloth.2011-12-10November 23 20102010-11-23A photograph of a priest in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl performing aarti before a deity murti decorated with layered garlands of yellow, purple, white and red flowers. The murti wears a crown and jewellery and sits on a red-draped platform framed by a gold arched backdrop. The priest, with a shaved head, white tilak and rudraksha mala, holds a silver lamp and bell. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with fruit and flowers on a tray in the foreground.2014-12-05November 23 20102010-11-23A bare-chested priest in a rust-red dhoti with a saffron-and-gold shoulder cloth stands at right, raising a lit multi-flame oil lamp toward a deity murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a silver-white jewelled bodice and a heavy gold necklace, and is framed by thick concentric garlands of red, orange, yellow, white and purple flowers on a gold arched frame over a green draped cloth. A smaller figure in gold ornaments sits to its left, and potted green plants and pink flowers sit in the foreground. The image is a photo of an abhishekam-style aarti, with no visible a person candidate.2015-01-06November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with a gold-bordered cloth draped over his shoulder, standing at left and raising a lit multi-wick lamp toward a deity murti on a golden peetha. The murti, dressed in orange silk, is decorated with yellow and red-and-white marigold garlands and a pink-and-yellow floral crown, and is flanked by smaller figures also adorned with garlands. Gold lamp stands, a golden lion-shaped pedestal and a dark curtain frame the stage. Only one physical person is visible.2015-11-18A photograph of a priest performing puja at a decorated deity murti. A bald priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands at right, extending his hand toward a silver vessel and offering. Behind him, a metal-framed golden arch surrounds a deity murti with a crown, silver-embellished garments and a sword-like attribute, flanked by smaller figures and garlanded with layered flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and a plate with fruit, flowers and offerings sits in front on the floor.2014-12-05October 09 20162016-10-09A deity murti of a goddess is decorated for worship, seated within a golden arched frame draped in red cloth. She wears an orange and green silk sari, a tall ornate crown, layered gold necklaces and jewellery. Dense garlands of yellow, orange, purple, white and green flowers frame the figure, and more garlands hang on the wall behind. The setting appears to be a dimly lit temple or pavilion with metal stairs and fluorescent lights at the sides. No people are visible in the scene.2011-12-10December 24 20112011-12-24