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A priest in an orange-red and saffron dhoti and wrap, with a rudraksha mala and a red-and-white floral garland around his neck, stands at left with his back to the camera and his right arm extended to touch a golden deity murti. The central deity murti, adorned with a gold crown, layered white jasmine and gold garlands, and a gold arch behind, is flanked by two smaller figures in ornate gold and green dress. In the foreground, a green silk-draped altar holds a small crystal-like kalasha or shrine vessel with a gold bead necklace and white flower garlands. Warm lamplight fills the shrine alcove and a yellow satin cloth covers the platform.

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May 29 20152015-05-29May 29 20152015-05-29 +1 copiesMay 29 20152015-05-29 +2 copiesMay 29 20152015-05-29 +3 copiesA priest in an orange-red dhoti with gold-bordered shawl and a rose garland stands at the left of a shrine, extending his hand toward a gold-framed deity murti adorned with white flower garlands and pearl necklaces. Gold-and-white decorations surround the central image, and a green cloth-covered altar with a garland-draped object sits below. At the left edge, a hand holds a brass plate of flower petals.2015-05-29 +1 copiesMay 29 20152015-05-29 +3 copiesA woman in a dark red and gold silk sari with a red flower garland stands with her back to the camera, hands folded in prayer before a shrine. The shrine holds a central deity murti with a tall crown, adorned with white jasmine garlands and a red beaded necklace, flanked by two smaller figures wearing garlands and gold-trimmed clothing. Gold arch decorations frame the altar, with a teal cloth and gold drapery below. In the foreground, a green cloth covers a small object draped with white flower garlands and a string of pearls. A lit oil lamp glows warmly in the dim room. No readable names appear in the scene, and the photograph is taken inside a temple-style room.2015-05-29May 29 20152015-05-29 +1 copiesMay 29 20152015-05-29 +3 copiesMay 29 20152015-05-29 +2 copiesMay 29 20152015-05-29 +1 copiesA photograph taken through a doorway of a shrine room showing a priestess performing aarti with a lit oil lamp before a deity murti. The murti is adorned with heavy white and red jasmine garlands and gold ornaments, seated on a gold cloth over a teal base, with two smaller figures flanking it. In the foreground a green silk-draped shivalinga with a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala sits on the floor. The woman wears a maroon sari with gold border, a red-and-white garland around her neck and a bangle on her wrist, her back to the camera. Incense smoke rises in the room. The scene shows a ritual puja at the shrine.2015-05-29 +3 copies