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A priest in saffron-orange robes and a decorated silver-embroidered cap stands at the left, reaching toward a deity murti decorated with heavy garlands of red, pink, yellow and white flowers. The murti is set within a canopy of colourful painted cloth panels featuring bird motifs and floral patterns. A gold-coloured ornamental frame and a partially visible person's head appear at the lower right. The scene suggests a ritual procession or temple worship setting at night.

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December 05 20112011-12-05A photograph of an evening aarti at a decorated shrine. A priest in an orange robe and an ornate silver-and-white embroidered cap stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp up toward a deity murti draped in marigold and red flower garlands, with a blue satin cloth beneath. Colourful painted pillars with dove and floral motifs frame the shrine. Partially visible people sit at the lower edges, including one in a pink-striped shirt at right. A brass vessel with flowers sits near the base of the murti.2010-11-19A night-time photograph of a devotee in saffron-orange cloth, with a bare shaved head and white sacred ash marks on the skin, waving a white feathered fan or chamara over a decorated deity murti. The murti is seated on a red satin-draped platform and wrapped in strings of marigold and rose garlands, with gold ornaments and a green and gold garment. Behind it stand a tall canopy and ornately painted cloth banners in red, blue, yellow and orange with floral motifs and bird emblems. Gold-toned shrine ornaments frame the murti. The scene suggests a procession or night worship at a temple shrine.2013-03-02A photograph of a temple ritual before a richly decorated deity murti of Subramanya, adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and a gold crown, holding a spear-like vel and a staff. In the foreground, a priest in a saffron-orange garment and an ornate silver-embroidered cylindrical headdress holds a lit oil lamp, with white ash markings on his arm, while performing aarti. Painted banners with floral and bird motifs in red, green, yellow and blue frame the altar, and a gold-toned canopy hangs above. Only the priest is a physical person in the scene; the deity figures are murtis.2011-11-01At night, a priest in saffron-orange robes and a tall ornate cap stands at the left, reaching toward a richly decorated processional palanquin with a red and gold canopy and colourful painted panels. Inside, a deity murti with a golden crown and garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers is adorned, while a consecrated vessel is held in the priest's hand, indicating a puja or abhishekam during a procession.2011-11-01A bald man in a rust-red and yellow robe, seen in profile at left, holds a lit multi-flame oil lamp toward a golden deity murti seated on a golden horse-shaped vahana. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a gold necklace and a face of silver-grey tone, and is decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. Behind is an ornate gold arch and dark red drapes. The scene reads as an aarti offering in a temple or hall setting.2015-04-25December 27 20092009-12-27November 01 20112011-11-01December 05 20142014-12-05December 15 20112011-12-15A devotee in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban stands at right, palms pressed together in namaskar before a large golden deity murti seated on an ornate throne. The murti is draped in yellow and white flower garlands with red and white accents, and wears a crown and gold ornaments. Behind the figure are gold ceremonial umbrellas, a golden kalasha-like finial and a green leafy backdrop. Pink fabric covers the altar base, and small gold figures flank the throne. The devotee wears a red-and-gold ornamented necklace and bangles. The scene suggests darshan and puja in a temple-like hall.2015-07-06A photograph of a temple ritual at an outdoor shrine decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands. A young man in orange robes and a gold necklace holds a brass lamp with an orange cloth on its base. Beside him, a person in orange robes with long dark hair leans forward, arm extended toward a large gold kalasha on a flower-draped altar. Behind them stands a deity murti with a crown and jewelled gold ornaments, and a seated goddess-like figure in red and gold sari with a garland, and a blue-draped figure in front. Purple and white garlands wrap the altar. Two people are visible, performing puja.2009-12-24