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A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man in a sleeveless orange saffron garment stands at left, his long dark hair swept back, placing his hand on the forehead of a large gold-coloured deity murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown, gold ornaments and a red tilak, and is framed by thick garlands of yellow, white, red, purple and green flowers. Behind it stands a gold arched frame with red drapery, and a gold ceremonial lamp is visible at lower right. The stone pillars and carved ceiling of the temple hall surround the scene.

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A man in a sleeveless orange robe with long dark hair and a multicoloured flower garland touches the face of a gilded deity murti decorated with a tall crown and more garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. The golden metal figures and ornate gilt arch behind suggest a temple setting. The scene appears to show a puja or abhishekam, with the devotee gently touching the murti's face while standing close to it.2009-12-23A man with long swept-back dark hair and an orange-red sleeveless top with a white flower garland stands at left, extending his right hand to touch the forehead of a golden deity murti seated in front. The murti wears an orange robe, an ornate crown, and white beaded necklaces, and is decorated with bright red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands; gold ornamental arches frame the background. A metal rod or staff rests against the figure. The setting appears to be a temple shrine during an abhishekam or puja.2009-07-07A photograph of a temple abhishekam or decoration ritual before a seated deity murti of a goddess, covered in red and orange silk and ornate silver-gold jewellery. A woman in a red-orange sari stands on a raised platform, touching the statue's face with one hand. Marigold and yellow-green garlands hang along the throne on both sides. At left a man in white dhoti and shawl, with a gold necklace, holds a plate with offerings. An ornate gilded arch frames the shrine and a brass oil lamp stands in front.2010-12-28December 25 20092009-12-25December 23 20092009-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23December 11 20112011-12-11A young man with long dark hair, bare-shouldered in a saffron-orange cloth, adorns a deity murti with gold necklaces, while a tall figure in a white-beaded crown and gold garland stands at the centre of a gilded arch. Yellow, red and orange marigold and rose garlands drape the murti and the arch, and a tray of red flowers and offerings is held at the left. The setting suggests a temple ritual decoration (alankaram) with a decorated smaller murti in blue and green silk and jewelled ornaments.2015-01-09A figure in an orange saffron garment with a long flowing black hair and a garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers around the neck stands at left, one hand raised and touching the face of a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall golden crown, golden ornaments and a golden necklace and is also draped with a multicoloured flower garland in yellow, white, red, purple and green. The setting is a gold-framed shrine with an ornate golden arch behind. Swamiji (probable) figure is the orange-clad man performing the act of worship at the murti, identified by long hair, saffron clothing and flower garlands.2009-12-23A photograph of a figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair and a red and white flower garland, touching the crown of a large gold-metal deity murti with an ornate crown and gold necklaces. Behind the murti is a gold embossed arch and draped gold cloth, with garlands of red and white flowers. The figure has distinctive long hair and saffron clothing, matching the page's a person cue, and is presumably performing a blessing or ritual touch on the murti.2013-03-07A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead performs aarti before a deity murti. He wears an orange saffron garment, a white and red flower garland, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and holds a lit oil lamp with a flame in one hand and a bell in the other. The murti, dressed in orange with a jeweled crown, is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, gold hands and ornaments, and a backdrop of colourful garlands and green drapery. The appearance-based label Swamiji (probable) applies to the man performing the aarti, based on the long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2011-12-11A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a gilded deity murti seated on a throne heavily decorated with garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A priest in an orange-red garment stands at left, holding a silver bowl and pouring or applying liquid to the murti's forehead. Behind the golden figure is a second, smaller red-and-gold murti. An oil lamp flame glows at right, and a brass lamp stand with green and gold ornaments sits at lower left.2015-01-13