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A devotee in a white dhoti with bare upper body and a green-and-gold brocade hat stands with his back to the camera, arm outstretched to adorn a deity murti. The murti has a golden crown, silver-toned face and body, and is draped in a vast garland of red roses, yellow marigolds, purple flowers and white blossoms with blue accents. Orange and gold garments cover its lower body. Behind them, other decorated murtis and gold-framed shrines fill the temple space, and a maroon cloth hangs at right. The devotee appears to be performing a puja or alankaram decoration.

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July 18 20132013-07-18A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a deity murti richly dressed in gold jewellery, a tall ornate crown and a green sari-like garment, surrounded by long garlands of yellow, red, orange and purple flowers with blue-studded beads. A bare-chested priest with a red-and-gold turban and a pink cloth over his shoulder, wearing white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style red thread on his arm, stands with his hands on the deity, performing decoration or puja. Gilded temple architecture and a red arch frame the background, with a partially visible brass lamp at lower left.2013-07-18A priest with a bare upper body, wearing a white dhoti and a white sacred thread, stands at the left and adorns a deity murti with gold jewellery. The murti is draped in long garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers with blue accents, and wears a golden crown and a green necklace. Behind it, a gold-framed ornate panel is visible, along with a maroon cloth and other adorned murtis. The priest's arm bears white tilak markings and a metal bangle, and he wears a light green cap. This appears to be a temple decoration or alankara ritual.2013-07-18A photograph of a priest in a white dhoti with a pink and white shawl and a bright orange-red sequined cap, seen from behind, reaching up to adjust or place a golden crown-like finial onto an ornate deity murti. The murti is draped in layered garlands of purple, yellow, red and green flowers with white blossoms and jewelled ornaments, and a large gold ceremonial arch with floral carving stands behind. The priest's bare upper back and gold bangle and red thread on his wrist are visible. The scene suggests a decorating or alankaram moment during worship.2013-07-18December 19 20162016-12-19July 18 20132013-07-18A photograph of a temple ritual before a golden deity murti adorned with gold crown, jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers. In the foreground, a bare-backed priest in a red-and-gold hat and pink cloth over a white dhoti leans toward the shrine, arms raised, while a second man in a grey-green hat and cream shawl stands beside him, holding a blue cloth near the shrine. A smaller figure in the lower right corner is partially visible. Gold metallic panels and a pink backdrop frame the scene.2013-07-18July 13 20152015-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual at a gold-and-pink shrine. A deity murti with a gold crown and gold ornaments sits on a golden throne, heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and purple blooms. A priest in a white dhoti and an orange-and-gold turban-style cap stands in front of it, bare-chested with a sacred thread, arms raised to adjust the garlands. Beside him, a person in a pale green cap and a cream shawl gestures toward the murti. The setting is a decorated temple hall with gold carved panels and pink drapery.2013-07-18July 18 20132013-07-18A photograph of a temple ritual in front of a gilded deity murti with a golden face, ornate crown and yellow-and-gold garments, decorated with heavy garlands of white jasmine, red and yellow flowers. A shaved-headed priest in a rust-coloured turban and bare upper body with a white dhoti and pink-trimmed cloth works at the murti, placing a garland. Beside him a man in a cream-coloured kurta, cream turban-style head covering and white dhoti holds a garland and makes an offering. An elderly woman with grey hair and white marks on her forehead and arms stands in the foreground, and another man in white stands at the right edge. Gold temple pillars and a red backdrop frame the scene.2013-07-18A bare-chested priest wearing a green and gold brocade turban and white dhoti with a blue border stands with his back partly to the camera, offering white flower garlands to a richly decorated deity murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a red and gold sari-like drape with sequined embellishment, and a heavy jewelled necklace. Behind it stands a towering arrangement of red, yellow and white marigold and rose garlands. The priest wears gold bangles and holds a flower offering near the image. Ornate silver and gold decorations frame the scene.2016-03-27