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A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a gilded deity murti seated and adorned with a dense garland of marigolds, red roses and white flowers, with a gold crown and jewelled ornaments. A figure in a rust-orange turban, long dark hair falling down the back and an orange-gold shawl raises one arm toward the murti, performing a ritual gesture. To the left, a younger attendant with long hair and beaded necklace stands beside a large golden ceremonial vessel holding green foliage. The background is an ornate silver-gilt backdrop beneath a stone ceiling.

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A photograph of a temple ritual taken from behind a man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, with long dark hair and a braided rope-like shawl draped over one shoulder, a beaded white-and-orange garland across his shoulders, and gold bangles on his raised arm. He is decorating or offering to a large golden deity murti seated on an ornate throne. The murti wears a gold crown, gold armour-like ornaments and a long garland of white jasmine, red roses and green leaves, with a second floral garland of white and red blooms hanging beside it. Behind the murti is an elaborate gilded arch and a garland-draped backdrop. In the lower left corner are a brass vessel and green leaves on a golden tray. The photograph carries a faint logo in the upper left and a copyright-style overlay in the lower left, which are not described further.2016-12-23A photo inside a temple sanctum of a gold-clad deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with gold crown, jewelry and floral garlands in red, yellow, white and green. A standing man in an orange-brown wrapped garment and orange turban with a long swept-back hair braid and gold armlets is placing a jewel or ornament on the murti. A second man in white garment with bare chest stands at left. Brass oil lamp with flame, marigold garlands and a golden arched backdrop frame the scene. a person: the standing figure wears long hair, orange turban and gold ornaments, consistent with the candidate, but the appearance is uncertain.2016-12-14A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man in a rust-orange turban, orange-red dhoti and a gold armlet decorates a golden deity murti seated on a throne. He wears a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, and holds flowers and garlands near the murti's face. The murti is adorned with a gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a large garland of red roses, white flowers and green leaves. A second man with long dreadlocks and a rudraksha necklace stands at left, and a gold ceremonial vessel is visible at lower left. A distinctive appearance cue (long swept-back hair, orange turban and ornate ceremonial dress) is consistent with Swamiji (probable), performing the adornment of the deity murti.2016-12-23December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man with long dark hair, a rust-orange turban, bare chest, orange shawl and a white flower garland touches the forehead of a gilded deity murti with his right hand. The gold-coloured murti wears a golden crown, a gold necklace and flower garlands of white jasmine and red roses. Behind it stand arches decorated with yellow marigolds, red roses, green leaves and white and blue flower clusters, and a gold-embossed backdrop. Gold bangles circle the man's wrist. A second attendant stands at the left edge. The setting suggests an abhishekam or padapuja-style darshan. Appearance-based cues: long swept-back hair, orange turban and shawl, and gold ornaments; the label is probable, with the role of the man presenting the offering and anointing the deity.2016-12-23Photo inside a temple sanctum of a priest in a rust-brown dhoti and matching shoulder cloth, with a long dark braid and a brown turban, reaching to adorn a deity murti with a dense garland of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. The murti is gilded and decorated with green stone-like ornaments. On the left a young attendant bare-chested with a rudraksha mala holds a silver plate. Another attendant in a red turban stands behind him, and a gilded deity figure in red and gold garments stands at the right. The priest's pose suggests padapuja or alankaram; the clear visible ritual is garlanding the murti.2016-12-14December 23 20162016-12-23A man in a rust-red turban and reddish-brown clothing, bare-chested with gold armlets and a long swept-back braid, drapes a thick garland of yellow, orange and red flowers over a golden deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown, gold ornaments and a deep red sari. A lit oil lamp stands in the right foreground beside brass vessels, and marigold and rose decorations fill the background of a temple sanctum.2016-12-14A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and red and white flowers. In the centre, a man in a rust-red turban and reddish-brown cloth, wearing a flower garland and gold bangles, raises his hand and scatters petals toward a golden deity murti seated on a throne-like altar, adorned in gold and crimson silk. A small oil lamp burns in the foreground beside a brass vessel. Another attendant in red stands at the left edge.2016-12-14A figure in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shoulder wrap, with a rust-orange turban and long dark hair, stands at the right of a golden seated deity murti, placing a garland or tilak on its forehead. The murti wears a gold crown, gold necklaces and a gold dhoti, seated on an ornate gold throne. Thick garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers drape over the throne and the murti's shoulders. Behind them, a second figure in a similar outfit stands at the left beside decorated gold items. A gold-framed panel and a plain ceiling form the setting. Another golden deity figure appears at the far right edge.2016-12-23July 31 20152015-07-31