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A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti holds a copper plate of burning camphor flame over an offering table decorated with yellow and white marigolds, red roses and green leaves. Ash markings are visible on his arm and body, and a rudraksha-style mala hangs at his waist. Behind the offerings stands an ornate gold arch framing a deity murti under red cloth, with a silver peacock-topped lamp and silver bowls on the altar. The scene suggests an aarti ritual in a temple setting.

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ADIKAILASA on 1/7/20222022-01-07A priest in orange dhoti and a wrapped dark turban stands bare-chested, holding a brass plate with a lit flame in both hands, performing aarti before an altar. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace with pendant. Before him is a golden altar decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, brass lamps and kalasha-style pots, with red and pink floral garlands hanging on golden pillars. Behind the altar stand deity murtis draped in red and adorned with peacock feather decorations. The ceremony is a worship offering with flowers and lamps.2022-01-07ADIKAILASA on 1/7/20222022-01-07A photograph of a temple puja in progress. In the foreground, a bare-backed priest with white ash markings on his shoulders and back and a rudraksha mala across his body holds a silver plate of offerings with his right hand, wearing bangles and an orange cloth at his waist. Before him stands a gold arched frame decorated with yellow and white flowers, green leaves, and brass oil lamps. Behind them, a deity murti with a crown and jewelled adornments is visible against red draped cloth. Bowls of petals and marigolds surround the arrangement.2022-01-07March 02 20182018-03-02March 02 20182018-03-02ADIKAILASA on 1/7/20222022-01-07A bare-chested priest in saffron dhoti with a dark turban and rudraksha mala holds a brass plate of burning camphor aarti before a decorated deity shrine. Garlands of yellow and white flowers hang around golden arches, and an ornate gold frame sits in front of the murti. A kalasha-like offering with flowers and leaves rests at the bottom. The priest's ornate clothing and rudraksha mala are visible, but no clear a person cues are established from appearance alone, so he is described by role.2022-01-07A bare-chested priest in a golden-yellow dhoti holds a brass aarti plate with a lit flame toward a deity murti decorated with marigold garlands and red flower petals. The murti sits within an ornate gold arched frame, with yellow marigold garlands arranged at its base and green leaves scattered around. Scaffolding and strings of small colourful lights are visible in the background, and smoke rises from the lamp. The priest wears a yellow sacred thread and a gold bangle and his hands are raised over the flame in an aarti offering.2018-03-02March 02 20182018-03-02A man in a rust-orange turban and matching orange-red robe holds a brass aarti plate with a lit flame, performing an aarti before a deity murti. The murti is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, a silver crown and a gold cloth backdrop. The man wears a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, gold bangles and spectacles, with white sacred ash marks on his arm. Flickering lamp light and a gold-embossed pillar fill the background.2015-11-18April 30 20152015-04-30