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A photograph of a golden metal deity murti in a temple setting, adorned with an orange and gold garment, a green and orange silk skirt, layered flower garlands in yellow, white, purple and red, and a crown with jewelled ornaments. A person in an orange sleeveless top, seen from behind with curly dark hair, reaches up toward the murti's arm. Stone architecture and a ceiling beam appear above.

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A photograph taken from below of a large golden metal deity murti, decorated with a black crown, layered garlands of yellow, white, magenta and purple flowers, a green and orange silk garment, and silver jewellery. On the left, a person in an orange sleeveless top and gold headband, with long curly dark hair, reaches up to touch or adjust the murti's raised arm and head. The setting is a stone temple ceiling and pillar.2007-12-25A photograph inside a temple hall shows a woman in a saffron-orange silk dress and orange wrap performing a padapuja-style ritual beside a large deity murti. She reaches toward the deity's face and ornaments with both hands, adjusting a jewelled chain. The murti wears a silver crown, a green and gold garment, and an orange cloth, and is framed by a gilded arch and long garlands of red, yellow, purple, and green flowers. A gilded throne-like seat with garlands sits at left. The scene reads as puja and darshan in a shrine setting.2011-11-29December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph taken from below of a golden metal deity murti. The murti wears an orange and gold silk garment, a black and gold crown, and a long garland of yellow, white, purple and red flowers draped over its shoulder. In the foreground at left, a woman in an orange top and a green sari-style cloth reaches up with her hand to touch the murti's face, while a gold headband is visible in her hair. A bamboo mat hangs in the background.2007-12-25Photograph of a man in an orange saffron shawl and orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a tricolour-striped garland, standing beside a large gilded metal deity murti. The murti wears an orange turban, ornate jewelled necklaces, a red and teal brocade garment, and yellow and red marigold garlands. The man has long swept-back hair and a red bindi and stands with his hands near the statue's base in a temple hall with stone walls.2007-12-24Close photo of a golden processional deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red flowers, silver jewellery and a teal and red cloth. A priest in an orange-red sleeveless garment with a white flower garland and long dark hair reaches up to touch the murti's head. A brass vessel is visible at the lower left, and a silver arm ornament sits on the murti's upper arm. The setting is a stone temple structure with a purple and gold cloth draped at the right.2007-12-24December 11 20112011-12-11November 29 20112011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29A temple ritual photograph showing a standing priest in an orange silk dhoti and orange shawl, with a garland around the neck, lifting a gold chain or necklace toward a deity murti. The murti is a gold-faced figure in a green and orange sari-like garment, adorned with a crown, gold jewellery and bangles, seated before a gilded arched niche. Thick garlands of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers drape the arch and pillars. The setting is a stone-ceiling temple hall with a brass lamp at lower left. The priest is performing decoration of the deity during worship; no identifiable individual is described.2011-11-29A photograph of a devotee in an orange sleeveless top and orange cloth performing ritual worship on a large golden deity murti. The murti wears an orange turban, a black hair bun with a jewelled tiara, a long white and silver necklace, a red and yellow marigold garland, and a teal and gold brocade skirt. The devotee's right hand touches the murti's face while the left hand holds a small brass vessel. Colourful decorations and a lilac cloth backdrop are visible at the edges.2007-12-24November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copies