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A photograph of a temple ritual before a deity murti dressed in ornate jewelled silver and gold ornaments, a tall crown, and yellow and red marigold garlands. A person in an orange-red robe with a matching orange turban stands at left with bare shoulders and white markings on the upper arm, pouring or offering something from a vessel toward the central murti. Two smaller attendant figures in gold-trimmed red garments flank the murti, and a gilded arch frames the scene. The background is a gold-threaded curtain. This appears to be an abhishekam or puja, with the officiant in saffron-orange clothing. The person's face is not visible, so the identity is uncertain.

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November 18 20152015-11-18A photograph of a temple ritual before a deity murti. Three figures stand in front of a golden backdrop: at centre a large metal murti of a deity wearing a tall crown, covered in layers of yellow and red marigold garlands and gold ornaments, with smaller consort figures on either side in silver and red-embellished dress. At left a man in an orange-brown robe with a saffron wrap, wearing a rudraksha-style bead mala and ceremonial gold pendant, raises an arm to hold a long garland of white, yellow and red flowers over the murti. Ornate gold framing surrounds the scene.2015-11-18Photograph of a ritual at a golden-framed shrine. In the foreground, a man seen from behind wears a dark red turban and a saffron-and-orange cloth wrap, with white ash marks on his arm and a beaded bracelet. He raises his right arm to pour from a small metal vessel over a deity murti. The murti is adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses, a jewelled silver crown with a decorative halo, and gold ornaments. Flanking figures wear similar garlands and jewellery. The background is gold-patterned fabric with ornate gold arch carvings. The scene suggests an abhishekam offering. No persons identifiable by name are shown.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A photograph of a temple worship scene with three ornately decorated metal deity murtis standing on a gold-draped backdrop. The central deity wears a tall crown, a red and orange garment, and heavy jewelled necklaces, flanked by two smaller figures in orange and pink silk with crowns and garlands. Yellow marigold garlands and red and white flower strands drape the figures. On the left, a man in a rust-orange robe and orange shoulder shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and a white marking on his arm and shoulder, holds a small ritual vessel toward the left figure. Wall and gold ornamental carvings frame the scene. Watermarked text is omitted.2015-11-18A photograph of a temple ritual at night before a gilded shrine arch. A person seen from behind wears a rust-red turban and an orange-and-gold draped cloth, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and bangles, and reaches up to touch a deity murti covered in yellow marigold garlands, red roses and white flower strands, with gold jewelled ornaments and a silver crown. Gold-toned draped backdrop and carved gilded frame surround the murti. The person's identity is not established by appearance, so the role is described as a ritual officiant.2015-11-18A figure seen from behind in a rust-red turban and rust-red garment with a gold-bordered cloth draped over the shoulder, wearing a beaded necklace and gold bangles, stands before a gilded altar. He reaches toward two deity murtis adorned with yellow and red garlands and ornate silver crowns, one in front and one to the right, in a golden shrine niche with a gold-tone curtain behind. The person is facing away from the camera, so the figure cannot be identified by appearance and is recorded as a priest-like devotee. Floral garlands, gold ornaments and temple decor dominate the scene.2015-11-18A priest in an orange-red robe and matching turban stands at left, arms raised, touching a garland draped over a gilded altar. Behind him, a large deity murti with a silver crown and a dense garland of yellow marigolds and red roses is decorated with gold ornaments and flanked by two smaller attendant figures in gold jewellery and orange-and-blue garments. Two brass oil lamps sit at the base, and the setting is dark with a gilded arch behind the altar. The priest's face and identity are not established, so he is described by role only.2015-11-18A photograph of a decorated deity murti group on a gold-trimmed altar, the central figure crowned with an ornate headdress and heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine strands. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, also garlanded and gilded. On the left, a priest in a maroon-red robe and matching turban stands at the altar, his hand touching the garland, with a faint smoke haze in the air. Brass vessels sit at the base. The scene is an abhishekam or puja setting.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18