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A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap reaching out to touch the face of a large golden deity murti with a black face, crown and jewelled ornaments. The murti is draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers, purple blooms and green leaves, with a red garland and a rudraksha mala on its chest, set before an orange cloth backdrop beneath a large tree. A white garland hangs over the man's shoulders. One physical person is visible.

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A photograph of a man with long, swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange saffron garment and a white flower garland, reaching up to touch the face of a large black stone deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown, gold ornaments and armlets, a beaded necklace, and is heavily decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and red floral strands. A tree with hanging roots stands behind the scene.2009-12-26A figure in an orange saffron garment with a long flowing black hair and a garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers around the neck stands at left, one hand raised and touching the face of a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall golden crown, golden ornaments and a golden necklace and is also draped with a multicoloured flower garland in yellow, white, red, purple and green. The setting is a gold-framed shrine with an ornate golden arch behind. Swamiji (probable) figure is the orange-clad man performing the act of worship at the murti, identified by long hair, saffron clothing and flower garlands.2009-12-23A photograph of a murti seated on a throne-like seat decorated with thick garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. The black stone deity figure wears gold armour-style ornaments, a gold necklace, and an orange-red dhoti with a red headcloth. Its hands hold a long staff. On the left, a young man with long hair tied back in a ponytail wears a white shirt and orange shawl, bowing toward the figure with a rudraksha mala visible.2009-07-07 +1 copiesA man in a white t-shirt with a dark beaded necklace stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, leaning toward a large golden deity murti. The murti has a black face with a red tilak, an orange and gold turban, heavy gold ornaments, a gold chest piece and a gold raised hand holding a trident-like object. Yellow marigold garlands and purple flowers drape the figure, and magenta beaded hangings and silver ornamentation form the background.December 26 20092009-12-26A figure seen from behind in a sleeveless orange saffron garment with long dark hair and a multicoloured garland of yellow, white, red, green and purple flowers around the neck. The figure reaches toward a large golden deity murti with a tall ornate crown, a gold face and rich jewellery, tending its face or forehead with the hand. Gold ornamental arches, a gold-handled trident-like staff and garlanded gold decoration surround the murti, with a dark red curtain behind. The scene appears to be an image-worship or pooja setting in a temple-style hall.2009-12-23July 15 20112011-07-15A man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a white flower garland stands at the left, reaching toward a large black shiva lingam draped with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers. Behind the lingam, golden deity murti with raised hands and ornate jewellery are adorned with more flower garlands. Gold ornaments and green gemstone pendants hang on the lingam. The orange-clad figure has a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and the scene is lit warmly in a temple setting. Appearance-based label: a person in the lead role of the temple ritual, performing a pratyaksha pada puja style abhishekam offering.2011-12-11A man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes with long dark hair, a flower garland of yellow marigolds, red and white blooms draped over his shoulder, reaches up to adjust a gilded crown on a golden deity murti. Garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers hang on the golden idols around him, with a gilded arch framing the shrine. Appearance-based label: a person, shown performing a temple adornment or puja in person; the features are partly obscured and the attribution is uncertain.2009-12-23Outdoors under a large spreading tree, a gold-painted murti of a seated deity with a black face and gold crown sits in a silver arch, draped in garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Its red base and a black-and-white painted serpent coil at the front. A person in an orange robe with a white and multicoloured flower garland stands at right, holding a brass bell in one hand and a brass oil lamp with a flame in the other, performing puja. Brass lamps and flower offerings are arranged nearby.2009-12-23July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesA man in a red-maroon dhoti with a golden-yellow waistband and bare upper body stands at right, wearing white jasmine garlands with green and red accents and gold armlets, one hand raised toward two large black stone deity murtis at left. The murtis are adorned with scattered flower petals and a gilded arch overhead; green leafy trees fill the background. The man appears to be a priest or devotee performing worship before the murtis.2015-02-05