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Close view of a large deity murti adorned with garlands of orange and red roses, white jasmine strands, and yellow citrus-like fruit beads, with ornate gold and jeweled ornaments on the chest. A bare-backed priest in orange-saffron cloth with a sacred thread stands at left, his hand reaching toward the murti. At right, a figure in orange robes and a gloved hand handles offerings. Red flower heaps and white blossoms fill the foreground.

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Photograph of a temple puja before a large deity murti or statue draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers, with a golden hand in abhaya mudra. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti and shawl stands in front, extending his hands toward the figure, while a long-haired figure in dark red-orange wrap, rudraksha-style beads and bangles stands at right with his hand raised near the murti. Another man with white sacred ash markings and beaded necklaces stands at left. An oil lamp is visible in the lower left foreground.2017-02-24April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 05 20122012-04-05A figure in a rust-orange wrap and orange-striped dhoti, shirtless from the waist up with a white tilak on the shoulder and a rust-orange turban, stands at right adorning a deity murti with a garland. The murti, dressed in orange and gold silk with a jewelled crown and ornate silver necklace, is hung with yellow marigold garlands, red and white flower strands. Beside it at left stands a person in white dhoti and shawl holding a garland. Behind is a gold-embossed frame and a golden curtain. Night-time temple setting.2015-11-18A photograph of a priest in an orange-red dhoti and a yellow and red flower garland decorating two gilded deity murtis draped in flowers. The priest, seen from behind, reaches to adjust ornaments on the figures. The nearer murti wears a green and gold embellished garment, a jewelled crown, and a large orange flower garland, with rose and white blossoms surrounding them. Behind them stands a gilded metal backdrop with ornate relief work. The scene suggests a temple decoration ritual.2015-01-09December 19 20162016-12-19April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA seated figure in an orange-brown dhoti and orange-brown shawl wears a heavy garland of red, white, yellow and purple flowers across the shoulders, with a thick gold necklace of beads and pendant at the chest. A man in a white shirt stands in front of him holding a large tray of green leaves and flowers in both hands, while a priest in orange robes on the right holds a gold ceremonial object. Pieces of a golden throne or peetha appear at the lower left. The scene suggests a padapuja offering of flowers. Several people are partly visible at the edges of the frame, and the darkened background is out of focus. a person: the seated figure wears a garland, gold necklace and orange-brown clothing, but the face is not visible and the appearance is uncertain, so the role is described as a seated honoured figure.2013-01-01 +1 copiesA shirtless priest with a bare back, wearing a green-and-gold silk dhoti with a red border, stands at the left edge tending a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown set with green and red stones, a red and gold sari-style garment, a gold waist belt and ornate gold jewellery. It is heavily decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands, red flower garlands and green leaf festoons. A partial camera and a golden pedestal are visible at the edge. No other physical people are visible.2012-04-05A photograph of a temple worship scene with a priest standing at left in a maroon turban and draped maroon-and-gold cloth, wearing a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a small earring, and holding yellow flowers toward decorated deity murtis. The two central deity murtis are heavily adorned with yellow and red garlands, gold jewellery, a tall crown, and an orange-and-gold garment, with a smaller deity figure at right in a red garment. A brass lamp or vessel is visible at the lower left edge. The scene appears to be ritual worship in a temple sanctum, with a gold-and-bronze backdrop.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A photograph of a temple deity murti decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigold, red flowers, white jasmine and green leaves. A bare-backed priest in an orange shawl and a green and yellow silk dhoti stands at left, arranging the garlands on the deity. The deity wears a red sari, gold jewellery and a gold crown. Only the priest's back and arm are visible; no face of a living person is shown.2012-04-05