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A photograph of a Ganesha deity murti under a blue and gold canopy decorated with embroidered motifs and red lotus designs. The elephant-headed Ganesha is adorned with multicolored garlands of yellow, green, purple and red flowers and a white draped cloth. In the foreground a bald man in a rust-orange robe bends forward with his hands near the deity, apparently performing worship. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge and a white air conditioning unit is visible at the right. The lower foreground is a blurred green surface.

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A priest in orange-and-saffron dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha mala and bare shaved head, holds a brass aarti lamp with a lit flame toward a Ganesha murti. The Ganesha is decorated with a colourful flower garland in bands of purple, yellow, green and red, a white and green cloth, pearl necklaces and a crown of laddu-like sweets. The shrine canopy is blue with white and red floral embroidery, and an air conditioner is visible on the right.2014-08-24August 24 20142014-08-24A temple photograph of a priest in a rust-orange dhoti and matching cloth draped over his shoulder, reaching toward a pair of deity murtis seated on a red satin-draped platform. The murtis wear white garments, a bright orange sash, ornate silver crowns and jewelled necklaces, and are framed by an arch of garlands in red, white, yellow, green and purple flowers. Behind them stands a gold-toned temple backdrop with flower garlands and brass lamps on the right. The priest's gesture suggests a padapuja or abhishekam-style offering, with no visible crowd present.2012-05-02A photograph of a shaved-headed priest seen from behind, wearing a rust-brown dhoti and draped cloth with gold borders and a rudraksha mala around his neck, holding a brass lamp with a lit flame before a golden deity murti. The murti is heavily garlanded with red, white, yellow and green flower strands and sits on a blue silk cloth. Behind it stand tall panels with orange, red and blue floral and geometric patterns and a golden figure at the top. The setting is a temple shrine with a striped mat on the floor.2013-05-27May 27 20132013-05-27A photograph of a ritual on a stage before a silver-framed shrine holding a decorated deity murti, dressed in a red and gold garment with a blue cloth below and garlands of green, purple, yellow and red around it. A standing man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, bare-shouldered, with dark hair and wooden rudraksha-style beads at his neck, raises one hand toward the murti's face in a ritual gesture. Brass and silver vessels sit on a silver stand at the front, with scattered flower petals on the floor, and a red and gold umbrella canopy hangs above. Red drapes and a temple pillar backdrop complete the scene.2018-04-23August 24 20142014-08-24A man in a rust-red dhoti and a red-and-white flower garland stands at left with hands joined at his face in prayer, eyes lowered, in an open-sided canopy with a corrugated roof. Beside him is a deity murti seated on a gold-and-white throne, adorned with heavy gold necklaces, red and yellow marigold garlands, a gold crown and a mint-green silk cloth draped at its base. Potted banana plants and greenery fill the background.2015-02-23 +1 copiesA temple ritual photograph showing a standing priest in a rust-orange dhoti and a red-and-white flower garland, who is raising a lamp or ritual implement toward two ornately decorated deity figures seated on a red-draped throne. The figures wear orange and white garments, gold jewellery and crowns, and the throne is framed by an arch of garlands in red, white, green, yellow and purple. Behind them stand gold lamp stands and a decorated shrine with more deity figures. To the left, a smaller decorated deity figure in a yellow garment sits within a garland-covered alcove. The priest appears to be performing an aarti or puja.2012-05-02A man in a rust-orange dhoti-style garment with a gold-bordered cloth and a long red beaded mala garland stands at left, his hand extended toward a large ornate golden deity murti. The murti is crowned, adorned with a silver-and-jewelled necklace and draped in multiple garlands of red, white, yellow and green flowers, seated on a blue cloth over a golden base. Behind them are a gold-arched shrine frame, potted plants and stone steps. a person appearance cue is not clearly established, so identity is unsure.2014-08-20 +1 copiesFebruary 23 20152015-02-23 +1 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copies