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A person with long dark hair worn in a loose knot, wearing a rust-orange unstitched robe and a thick multi-strand red and white flower garland, stands at left in profile, holding a small white plate or tray toward a deity murti. The murti is a standing bronze-coloured figure in orange-gold dhoti and shawl, adorned with gold necklaces and a crown, set inside a tall arch of densely layered marigolds and white jasmine in yellow, red, purple and green. Offerings in front include a kalasha-like vessel with flowers, a small lamp, and gold-bordered decorations, consistent with puja or abhishekam. Another person in orange stands partly visible at the far left edge.

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May 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesMay 27 20132013-05-27 +1 copiesMay 27 20132013-05-27May 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in a rust-brown robe and red-and-white flower garland, with a gold armlet, performing puja at a deity murti in a flower-decorated shrine. He holds a silver bell in his right hand and a golden implement over a brass vessel with his left. The deity murti, in brown and gold garments, stands beneath a tall arch of marigolds, roses and white jasmine in red, yellow, purple and green. Offerings of flowers and a gold kalasha sit on a floral-covered platform.2013-05-25May 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesA person in a rust-brown robe with a red-and-white flower garland raises a small silver-and-gold cup toward a decorated murti. The murti is a standing figure in rust-brown and gold dress with an ornate gold necklace and a brown-and-gold crown, set within a large arch of garlands in yellow, purple, red, white and green marigold and rose flowers. Gold-leaf carved backdrop panels frame the arch. In front, a brass pedestal and offerings of orange and red flowers rest on a blue cloth. The walls are pale pink.2013-05-25A woman in an orange sari with a wide yellow border leans over a richly decorated deity murti, adorning or touching it with her hands. The murti is covered in multicoloured garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with gold jewellery and a golden crown-like headdress. At the left edge a man with a shaved head, white tilak on his forehead and an orange-and-yellow cloth stands nearby. Golden ornaments and a golden figure are visible at upper right. The scene suggests a temple alankaram or puja setting.2015-01-04A man in saffron-orange robes stands at a flower-decorated altar, reaching toward a silver-and-gold ritual vessel with white and red flower offerings. He wears a long red-and-orange garland, a multi-strand red-and-gold necklace and gold bangles, and his long hair is swept back. Behind him stands a deity murti in orange and gold garments with an ornate crown, surrounded by a tall arch of marigolds in yellow, orange, red, purple and white. Gold-trimmed throne-like seats and orange floral garlands frame the altar. A plate is held at the left edge. Probable Swamiji, identified by his long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold and red adornments, performing a puja or abhishekam to the deity.2013-05-25A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red-orange saffron-toned cloth draped over his shoulder stands at a flower-decorated altar, holding a small metal vessel and pouring or offering in front of a golden urn. He wears a long red-bead mala with gold-accented ornaments and an armlet. Behind him a standing deity murti in orange-brown garments and gold jewellery is framed by a tall arch of marigolds, roses and white blossoms in yellow, purple and red. An oil lamp burns at the altar, and a second person in orange cloth is partly visible at the left edge.2013-05-25