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A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl, with a long rudraksha-style bead necklace and swept-back hair, reaches forward to adorn a large golden deity murti. The murti wears an ornate jewelled crown and gold jewellery, with red and green garlands draped across its shoulders and a golden staff held in its hand. Gold-embroidered draperies and a carved gilded arch form the backdrop. The scene is lit warmly, with gold and red tones dominating.

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A temple ritual scene with a standing man in an orange saffron robe and a long beaded yellow-gold necklace, holding a red flower and offering, beside a golden-framed shrine. A gilded deity murti with a crowned headdress, red garland and a tall staff stands before gold-and-orange drapes. An attendant in a light-coloured top holds a brass plate at left, and a partially visible assistant wearing a gold headdress sits at the lower left. The setting suggests an abhishekam or puja in a temple.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28A man in a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha-bead-style gold necklace stands at left, both arms raised to adjust or place a jeweled crown on a metal deity murti. The murti is draped with red and green flower garlands, a yellow flower is tucked near its crown, and it sits before a gold-threaded orange backdrop. A ceremonial staff with a golden finial and a trident-like ritual object stand on the right. The setting appears to be a stone temple with carved ornamentation. One person is visible in the scene.2011-12-28December 11 20112011-12-11December 30 20092009-12-30March 07 20132013-03-07December 28 20112011-12-28A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a long-haired man in an orange-saffron dhoti and matching shawl, bare-chested with an orange waist cloth band, leaning forward with both arms extended to adorn a seated deity murti. The murti is draped in red, yellow and white flower garlands and ornamented with silver jewellery and a crown-like headdress, seated on a green cushioned throne with a gold-backed chair behind. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on the floor and a second garlanded throne and deity figure are visible at left. Ritual setting with flowers and lamps.2011-11-29A photograph of a temple ritual in which a priest in saffron-orange robes and a white headband stands beside an ornate golden-and-orange deity murti, applying a mark to its forehead. The murti wears a gold crown, a red-orange headdress, a layered jewelled necklace and an orange sari-like garment. Its surround is decorated with garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. In the foreground, a second attendant in orange holds a gold tray with a red cloth and a wider gold plate of marigolds, with a metal lamp stand nearby. The priest's hair is long and he wears a shawl over his shoulder, so the figure is a priest rather than a confirmed in-person candidate.2010-12-27A temple priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, wearing an ornate silver-and-gold crown, bends forward to adorn a pair of deity murti with garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The murti are richly dressed in orange and gold silk, with a silver face and crown on the smaller figure. The offering stands on a red cloth draped over a stone platform, scattered with petals. Behind him, a seated figure in an orange robe with a shaved head sits near a golden kalasha on a stone ledge, and a brass oil lamp rests in the foreground. A white-clad person sits to the left beside a microphone on a stand. The setting is an open temple pavilion with orange and red pillars and a gold-railed gate behind.2010-11-12