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A long-haired person in a red dhoti-style wrap and gold chest ornaments leans forward to place a long garland of yellow, white, purple and red flowers over a seated deity murti or statue. A red silk drape hangs in the background. Behind them to the right, a large ornate figure in gold and red with a trident stands on a white-draped platform, adorned with garlands. A second person in white dhoti and a yellow shirt stands at left by a red wall, holding a small item. The scene appears to be a garlanding offering at an outdoor shrine.

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January 04 20152015-01-04A photograph inside a temple shrine where a person in a red robe with long dark hair leans forward to offer flower garlands to a pair of large painted statues of seated deities draped in red and gold. The statues wear crowns, gold jewellery and red garments, and hold ceremonial items. Garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers hang around them and on a gold-framed arch behind. Nearby, a man in an orange robe with a bare head, ash marks on the forehead and a rudraksha mala holds a brass tray of flowers and offerings. Another man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl stands at left, and a small deity figure in red sits at the bottom edge with a flower garland. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor. Brief text on the sign below the statues is not legible.2010-12-22A person in a red dhoti-style garment with a gold border stands at a flower-decorated pillar, adjusting a large garland of red roses, purple, white and yellow flowers with green leaves. The person wears a thick red-berry mala, gold necklaces, gold armband and bangles, and a white forehead mark with a red bindi. Behind, a gilded ornate structure and other garlanded pillars appear in a shrine-like setting. a person appearance cues include the ceremonial gold necklaces and red-berry mala; the person is performing a garland offering.2014-11-26June 06 20142014-06-06 +1 copiesDecember 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a temple abhishekam or decoration ritual before a seated deity murti of a goddess, covered in red and orange silk and ornate silver-gold jewellery. A woman in a red-orange sari stands on a raised platform, touching the statue's face with one hand. Marigold and yellow-green garlands hang along the throne on both sides. At left a man in white dhoti and shawl, with a gold necklace, holds a plate with offerings. An ornate gilded arch frames the shrine and a brass oil lamp stands in front.2010-12-28July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph inside a temple courtyard shows a figure in a red robe and red cloth wrap bending forward to adorn a red-draped seated murti with a long garland of yellow, white, purple and red flowers. Behind the figure stands a large golden deity statue in red and gold dress with jewelled necklaces and a golden staff. On the left, a priest in white dhoti with gold border holds a brass tray of lamps and flowers, while a saffron-robed attendant with a rudraksha mala and tilak stands beside him. Brass lamps and a small bell rest on the ground at lower right, and a red tent cloth hangs behind the scene.2010-12-22A man in saffron-orange robes with long, loose black hair and a sandalwood tilak on his forehead stands in profile, extending his right arm to adorn a large deity murti with a trident-like staff. The murti wears a pink silk dhoti, a green choli, a tall crown and golden armlets, and is heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, pink and red flowers and green leaves. The man holds a brass plate of flowers and offerings in his left hand. Behind him a second man in orange clothing is partly visible, along with a pink draped canopy, palm trees and a tent-like covering overhead. The scene appears to be an outdoor ritual at an ashram-style event.2009-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23December 12 20112011-12-12A photograph inside a temple portico of a figure in a long orange-red robe with long swept-back dark hair and bare arms, bending forward to adorn a large gold-and-red deity murti with a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers. Behind them stand two richly dressed statues in red and gold with crowns, ornate necklaces and yellow skirts, also garlanded. A small figure in white robes stands at the left edge and a bowl is visible. The figure in orange has adornments but the appearance is not sufficiently distinctive to confirm identity; the scene suggests a puja with floral decoration.2010-12-28