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A shaved-headed priest in a rust-orange cloth and rudraksha beads kneels with his back to the camera, raising a silver multi-wick oil lamp toward a deity murti decorated with garlands of red, green, white and yellow flowers. The murti, with a gold mount, stands before a line of small silver oil lamps on a white platform, a gold standing figure stands to the right, and a wall fan and standing cooler are visible. The scene is an aarti offering. No visible person matches the a person depiction, so the priest is described by role only.

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October 06 20132013-10-06Photograph of a temple-style stage with a bald, bare-chested priest in an orange-and-white cloth and rudraksha mala seen from behind, raising a silver lamp with several flames toward a decorated deity murti. The murti is a gilded figure seated on a golden animal mount, adorned with garlands of white, red, green and orange flowers and a golden crown, holding a stick-like staff. Beside it stands a smaller gold statue of a standing figure. At right, a woman in a rust-coloured sari with gold jewellery and a headset microphone stands at a clear acrylic lectern. Hanging tassels in pink, orange, yellow and red decorate the arch behind, and a standing air cooler is at left.2013-10-06Photograph inside a temple hall of a deity murti dressed in a purple and gold sari with red and yellow flower garlands, seated on a gilded lion-shaped throne and framed by a floral arch. A bald priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha beads around his neck, stands at left raising a silver multi-wick aarti lamp toward the deity. Pink satin draping covers the base, with colourful tassels and hanging lanterns above and a glass lectern at right.2013-10-07 +1 copiesOctober 06 20132013-10-06A photograph of a temple-style stage during a ritual. A priest with a shaved head and bare upper body, wearing an orange-red cloth and a rudraksha mala, lifts a silver multi-branched lamp toward a decorated deity murti. The murti is dressed in marigold and rose garlands, with a golden crown and a red-and-blue vestment, and holds a veena-like instrument over a golden vahana. Nearby a golden standing figure stands on a pedestal. On the right a woman in a maroon sari with a gold necklace and a headset microphone speaks at a clear lectern. Colourful tassel hangings and an arched white frame decorate the backdrop, and a standing fan and cooler are at the left edge.2013-10-06A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in an orange-and-saffron dhoti-style garment, seen from behind, raising a silver aarti lamp with a lit flame toward a decorated deity murti seated on a golden lion-supported throne. The murti is dressed in a purple garment with silver ornaments and a crown, framed by a garland of red, yellow and white flowers. Behind it are arched gold-painted panels, hanging colourful tassels and a dark drape. The priest wears a rudraksha-style mala and bangles; his face is not visible, so no identity is claimed.2013-10-07October 26 20142014-10-26December 25 20132013-12-25November 16 20152015-11-16A photograph of a temple stage with a large deity murti dressed in red and orange garlands, a jeweled crown and a silver-and-gold ornamented face, holding a golden staff and seated on a golden mount with a purple cloth beneath it. A gilded female standing statue stands to the right of the murti. On the right, a woman in a maroon sari with a gold border and gold necklaces stands at a clear podium speaking into a headset microphone. In the foreground at left, a shaved-headed priest in orange-saffron cloth with a rudraksha mala sits with his back to the camera before rows of brass oil lamps and lit wicks. Colourful tasselled hangings and a standing air conditioner appear in the background.2013-10-06A photograph of a temple shrine where a shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron cloth, seen from behind and kneeling at the lower left, faces a decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with a garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers, pearl necklaces and a crown, and sits on a gold lion-form throne with a maroon cushion. A gold standing figure stands to the right, a silver oil lamp is held near the bottom right, and a white floor-standing air conditioner is on the left. Colourful hanging tassels decorate the arch above. The priest appears to be performing puja or aarti; no identifiable person is shown.2013-10-07November 04 20132013-11-04