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A worshipper in orange robes stands at right with hands folded in prayer, facing a decorated deity murti of a goddess with a crown and silver ornaments. The murti is draped in a red sari-like garment and wrapped in garlands of yellow, white, purple and green flowers, and holds a trident. Golden lion-head ornaments and a pink silk cloth sit at the base within a copper-toned shrine frame. The setting is a temple with a dark ceiling and red-and-white steps.

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December 31 20112011-12-31A photograph of a temple-style puja scene. A woman seen from behind, wearing a rust-red sari with gold borders and white flower garland over her shoulder, stands with palms pressed together in prayer at the left. Before her, a golden ornate arched shrine holds a deity murti decorated with a crown, white flower garlands and red-green-yellow garlands framing the arch. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and metal railings are in front of the shrine. A standing air conditioner and potted plant appear at the left edge.2015-06-03February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesA priest in a reddish-maroon dhoti with orange-gold borders stands at left with her back partly turned, holding a lit wick near a tall brass oil lamp. Beside her, a gold ornate shrine arch is decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green and white, framing a deity murti adorned with silver jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Lit brass lamps flank the shrine, and a white tower air conditioner and potted plant appear at left. A small garlanded murti sits in front of the main deity. The scene suggests a puja.2015-06-03July 09 20152015-07-09 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesA temple photograph of a priest in a rust-orange dhoti and matching cloth draped over his shoulder, reaching toward a pair of deity murtis seated on a red satin-draped platform. The murtis wear white garments, a bright orange sash, ornate silver crowns and jewelled necklaces, and are framed by an arch of garlands in red, white, yellow, green and purple flowers. Behind them stands a gold-toned temple backdrop with flower garlands and brass lamps on the right. The priest's gesture suggests a padapuja or abhishekam-style offering, with no visible crowd present.2012-05-02November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph of a priest in a shaved-head, bare-chested pose with orange and gold cloth draped over his body, standing with palms pressed together in namaskar before a large deity murti adorned with thick garlands of purple, yellow, white and green flowers and gold jewelry. The murti sits within an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop, flanked by tall brass oil lamps and a gold lion-form base. The priest's clothing is orange and red with gold trim. The scene is a temple-style puja setting.2015-11-16A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine. On the left, a deity murti in a red garment with a crown and silver necklace stands within a dense garland of yellow, red and purple flowers, flanked by a golden lion figure. A man with his hair tied back in a bun, wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti, stands at right with palms pressed together in namaskar, facing the shrine. Behind, a dark stone murti draped in white cloth with a white and yellow garland sits on a white and red stepped platform with potted plants. A banner with partial text hangs on the right wall.2011-12-31A seated person with pressed palms and a multicolour flower garland, wearing a maroon garment and flowers in the hair, sits on a golden throne before a richly decorated deity murti adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands and a gold necklace. A priest in orange clothing stands at left holding a lit oil lamp aarti on a tray, with a basket of offerings beside him. A red curtain and a golden arch frame the shrine, and a canopy with red and blue tassels hangs at top right. The person is shown in an evening puja setting.2016-02-16February 16 20162016-02-16