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A priest in a rust-red dhoti with a golden-bordered shawl performs aarti with a lit oil lamp before a seated deity murti in a golden throne. The murti wears a gold crown, a green and orange silk garment, and is draped in garlands of red, white, yellow and green flowers. A ceremonial sword or staff rests against its shoulder. A rudraksha mala hangs on the priest's chest. A maroon curtain forms the backdrop, with a small attendant partly visible at the left edge, hands folded in prayer. Flames and smoke rise from the lamp.

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A figure in a flowing saffron-orange garment with a gold border stands at left, holding a lit camphor flame on a brass plate toward a deity murti pair decorated with flower garlands. The seated figures are richly adorned with layered necklaces and crowns, one in a red and gold garment and the other in a red-and-green saree. Behind them the shrine is framed with yellow and red marigold garlands, white jasmine strands and a decorated arched backdrop. A brass kalasha-style vessel and floral offerings sit at the base. The figure performing aarti has long dark curly hair and bare arms, and the scene is lit warmly.2007-01-01A 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 with a deity murti seated on a golden throne, draped in dense garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, wearing a gold crown and an orange and green silk cloth. A man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and a vertical tilak waves a silver aarti lamp with a large flame toward the murti. A young attendant with a white forehead band and orange-gold garments stands behind him with palms pressed together in namaskar. Deep maroon curtains form the backdrop.2015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28April 30 20152015-04-30A seated woman in a dark red-brown sari with a gold-bordered blouse-like wrap, wearing a red and white flower garland, gold necklaces and bangles, smiles while holding a small brass lamp with flame and a ritual spoon over a red and gold table cloth with a silver kalasha, a small plate of offerings and a silver pot. Beside her, a seated deity murti of a goddess is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, silver ornaments and a green satin skirt on a gold throne with a pink cloth backdrop. A white cylindrical air conditioner stands on the right and gold ornamental panels frame the room. Scene suggests a puja or aarti offering.2013-08-19April 28 20152015-04-28A man in an orange silk garment and orange shawl stands at left, long dark hair swept back, holding a lit oil lamp with flame toward a garlanded deity murti. He wears a gold bangle on his upper arm and a beaded orange mala necklace. The murti is dressed in a blue sari with gold ornaments and is decorated with yellow, red and pink flower garlands, set in an ornate gold arch framing a red wall with smoke rising. The scene suggests aarti at dusk. The man has distinctive long hair, orange ornate clothing and a rudraksha-style mala, a probable match for a person in an appearance-based sense, performing aarti before the deity.2011-11-29A seated figure in a red-brown robe with a rudraksha mala and a red-brown head covering sits with palms pressed together on a gold and red throne decorated with garlands in red, yellow and green. A standing priest in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, with a bare upper body and sandalwood marks, holds up a silver aarti plate with a lit flame toward the deity. To the right, a deity murti in a golden shrine is adorned with white and yellow garlands and draped in green and orange cloth, set on a pink sequined altar cloth. A small figure in red and white garlands stands at the far left, and smoke drifts through the frame. Scene suggests an aarti during a temple ritual.2015-04-30A photograph of a decorated deity murti of a goddess seated on a red and gold draped throne under an ornate red canopy, adorned with long garlands of white and red flowers and gold jewellery. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on both sides and flower offerings rest at the base. On the right a bald man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with white ash markings and rudraksha mala, holds a lit lamp in an aarti gesture before the murti. Behind him a framed portrait hangs on the wall, and a studio light stands at the right edge.2016-10-07A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown robe, wearing a red and white rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces, bangles and armband, holding a lit oil lamp on a brass tray while performing aarti. A white tripundra mark is on his forehead and he is smiling. Behind him stands a large deity murti heavily garlanded with yellow, red and white flower garlands, wearing yellow silk and a golden crown. A silver kalasha on a stand and flower offerings sit on the table in front.2013-07-15Photograph of a Shiva temple abhishekam at night. A black stone shivalingam stands on a dark stone yoni-pitha base in the centre. Behind it, a large deity murti of Shiva seated on a throne is draped in garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers, with a gold crown and gold jewellery. Three men stand to the left: one in a saffron-orange garment with rudraksha malas and a flower headband holds a flame lamp toward the lingam, while the men beside him in orange and red clothes sit with hands folded in prayer. A gilded standing figure with a shawl and necklace is at the right edge. Pale stone walls and a carved ceiling frame the scene.2015-02-17 +1 copies