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A photograph of a temple puja before a richly decorated deity murti. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and green sash, with a green headband and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, leans forward and reaches toward the deity. The murti wears a gold crown, gold jewellery, a green and gold brocade garment and a large floral garland. Behind it stand banks of marigold and red-and-white flower garlands, green leaves, a gold throne back and red drapery. The priest's face is partly turned away from the camera.

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Photo 11701812 +1 copiesA shirtless priest in a green turban and white dhoti stands before an ornately decorated deity murti, garlanding it with white jasmine and pink rose strands. The murti wears a gold crown, a red and gold embroidered garment, and a green-and-gold sash. Behind it, tall pillars are wrapped in red, yellow and white flower garlands. A large ornate gold shield-like ceremonial umbrella stands at the left edge, and decorated silver and gold ceremonial items are visible. Watermarked archive photo of a deity puja with floral decoration.2016-03-27A priest with a bare back and white dhoti with gold border, wearing a white turban and rudraksha mala, applies white paste to the chest of a golden-bronze statue. The statue wears a white and green turban with a green fan-shaped ornament, layered jeweled necklaces, and garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigolds. Behind it stand ornate gold and jeweled backdrops and a red curtain, indicating a temple or ritual setting.2025-07-02March 27 20162016-03-27A shirtless priest in a green silk dhoti and green turban performs a ritual before a richly decorated deity murti. The priest wears a long gold-bead necklace and bangles, and holds a small object in his hands while looking downward. The murti is dressed in a green and gold sari-like cloth with pink rose garlands, a jewelled crown and a large floral garland. Behind it is an arch of marigolds and roses in red, yellow and white, with a brass lamp burning at left and ornate silver metalwork above.2016-03-27December 22 20182018-12-22January 02 20162016-01-02A priest in a rust-orange turban and matching orange-red dhoti with gold border stands at a richly decorated deity murti, arranging gold necklaces and strands of beads on the figure. The murti is covered in garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, and white flowers, with gold ornaments and green jewelled pendants. A gold kalasha-style vessel and brass lamp stand nearby, and a small decorated stone or metal object with white flower garland rests on a wooden platform at lower left. Red and yellow petals scatter the floor.2014-12-05Photo 11694001 +2 copiesFebruary 19 20162016-02-19A temple priest in an orange-red turban and matching orange-red dhoti with gold border stands at left, bending forward and reaching with one hand to a richly adorned deity murti. The murti is draped in layered gold and pearl necklaces, a gold crown, and long garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers, with a large floral backdrop behind it. Brass oil lamps and a silver vessel sit at its base, and a decorated kalasha or abhishekam pot rests on a tray at lower left with flower petals scattered nearby. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05