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A photograph of a temple ritual in which a long-haired man in a white garment stands on a raised golden platform, reaching up to adorn a large seated deity murti dressed in white with gold ornaments and a crown. The murti sits on a gold throne draped with yellow, magenta, red and white flower garlands. To the left, a man in orange robes holds a brass plate and tends to the garlands. Red and gold drapery and an ornate gold arch frame the scene, and a small figure is visible at the lower right.

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A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti seated on a gold-framed throne-like platform, draped in a white sari with a red lower garment and gold ornaments, wrapped in long garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers. A young man in a white dhoti and sacred thread with a gold bead necklace stands behind the deity, and a person in orange robes on the left holds a gold tray. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground and a gold-rimmed ornamental object appears at the lower right. Gold-carved arches and red cloth form the backdrop.2010-12-21A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, seated on a throne-like platform framed by a gilded arch and draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and purple blooms. The murti wears a white and gold sari-style garment over a red skirt, with gold jewellery and a crown. A figure in white clothing stands at left, reaching up to adorn or touch the murti's face, while a brass tray of offerings is held by hands at the left edge. A gold trident-like ritual object and a red curtain appear in the background. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam at a temple shrine.2010-12-21Photograph of a temple ritual at a decorated shrine. A bald priest in an orange-saffron robe and white tilak on the left holds a golden vessel and reaches toward the figures. A person in a white garment with long dark hair stands on a raised platform above, touching the head of a deity figure. Two metallic-gold deity murtis, one with a crown and white garments, sit on a red-draped throne-like seat. Garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and green leaves cover the platform. A brass oil lamp stands at lower right.2010-12-21A golden deity murti, adorned with a crown, gold jewellery and a white and red sari, sits on a raised pedestal beneath a gilded arch framed by yellow, red and white flower garlands. A person in a white garment reaches up to adorn the murti with flowers, while another figure's hands hold a brass plate at the left edge. A brass oil lamp stands on the white pedestal in front, and red drapes hang at the right, under a stone ceiling.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21A photograph of a temple abhishekam to a pair of deity murtis seated together on a decorated throne-like altar beneath a gilded arch. A man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti and a white sleeveless top, leans over the deity figures and pours from a golden vessel onto their heads. On the left, a shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron robe holds another golden bowl and reaches toward the altar. The deity figures wear white and silver garments, crowns and jewelry, and are framed by thick garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. A brass oil lamp stands at the right, with a red cloth backdrop behind the altar.2010-12-21A temple ritual scene in which a man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and gold necklace, stands beside a seated deity murti. The murti is draped in red and orange silk, adorned with a silver crown, silver jewellery and a sheer red veil, and is framed by large garlands of yellow and orange marigolds with green and purple accents. A second man in white clothes, with a gold-beaded mala, reaches up to offer something from a tray near the garland. In the foreground stands a brass oil lamp on a pedestal, and a white cloth covers a low table. The stone temple ceiling and carved gold frame surround the scene.2010-12-28Temple worship scene in an open-sided stone shrine with carved pillars and trees visible beyond. Centre, a man with long dark hair and a white dhoti and shawl stands with arms raised over a stone altar, offering flowers toward two large painted deity murtis with gold crowns and elaborate jewellery, each draped in marigold and multicolour garlands. A shivalinga with a white cloth and flower garland sits in front. To the left, a priest in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl holds a silver tray with a lit flame, beside a younger attendant in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads. Brass lamps, a kalasha and offerings stand on the altar.2010-12-21A temple ritual photograph of a deity murti decorated with a large garland of marigolds and white flowers, with a shaped gold and orange headdress on the murti and a silver face or mask above. A man in orange cloth with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style garland stands on a raised platform behind the murti, holding a silver vessel. Below, a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl holds a white cloth or tray of offerings, and another man in an orange shawl holds a tray with yellow flowers. Stone pillars and carved arches frame the shrine, with a red curtain at right and a framed picture at lower right.2007-12-26December 21 20102010-12-21Photograph inside a temple sanctum showing a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, with a red rudraksha-style mala and gold ornaments, holding a gold plate while standing beside a large gilded deity murti in orange and gold drapery, adorned with a crown and white and red garlands. Another person in orange stands at the left edge beside a gold-rimmed offering vessel draped with yellow, white and red floral garlands. Marigold and multicoloured flower arrangements fill the background, along with a gold ornamental arch. Swamiji (probable): the man holding the gold plate has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a mala, consistent with the page description, but this is an appearance-based label only.2012-01-01A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine with a seated deity pair decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A figure in a white sleeveless top and white dhoti stands at the centre, bending forward to touch or offer something at the central altar, with a white cloth and white-draped object before them. Two shaved-headed priests in orange and saffron dhotis with rudraksha malas stand at left, one holding a silver plate and another a tray. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and brass vessels sit on the stone floor. Rose petals are scattered on the platform.2010-12-21