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A photograph inside a gilded temple shrine. A single bare-backed priest in an orange dhoti and orange shoulder cloth stands with his back to the camera, raising a lit oil lamp toward a deity murti under a gold arched canopy. The murti is garlanded with white and pink flowers; a gold parasol hangs above it. Gold lamp stands, brass vessels, a blue-draped figure with a white garland, and red floor cloth surround the altar, with pink petals scattered below. The figure's face is not visible, so no identification is made; the presence of a person is unconfirmed.

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A ritual scene before an ornate golden shrine framed by carved golden pillars with lion figures and a gilded canopy. A deity murti seated on a golden throne is draped with garlands of white, orange and red flowers and a purple cloth. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands at right, holding a lit oil lamp aloft in his right hand and a bell in his left, with rudraksha beads on his chest and red armbands. Oil lamps stand on brass stands on the stage in front of the shrine, and a red carpet covers the platform. Dark red curtains form the backdrop. This is a puja or aarti in progress.2016-09-01July 05 20202020-07-05A photograph of a temple puja before a golden Ganesha murti seated on an ornate gilded throne with lion and figure carvings. The murti wears a yellow silk cloth, red and white flower garlands, and a jeweled crown. A standing priest in orange ochre robes and a rudraksha mala holds a lit flame toward the deity and a small handbell in his left hand. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, and offerings sit on a tray at the base. Golden standing figure statues flank the scene, with a red curtain behind. The priest's hair is long and swept back, but his face is turned away and no clear distinctive ceremonial cues confirm a specific identity, so no name is attributed.2017-08-22A shaven-headed man in orange saffron robes, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a gold-bordered orange cloth draped over one shoulder, stands at the left with his back partly to the camera and holds a lit flame or lamp to a large decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with a tall golden crown, a red and white sash, pearl-like necklaces and a dense garland of yellow and white flowers. Behind it is an ornate silver-gold arched backdrop, and above hangs a large orange and blue canopy with tassels. In front, a golden elephant-shaped vessel or kalasha, also garlanded with yellow flowers, sits on a draped white cloth, and a teal cloth lies on the floor. The setting is a night ritual in front of a dark background.2013-09-05 +1 copiesA standing man with bare chest and orange-saffron dhoti performs aarti before an ornate golden deity murti of a seated figure on a peacock-like golden vahana, decorated with white, yellow and red flower garlands and a golden canopy with fringed tassels overhead. He holds a lit oil lamp and a small bell or cup in his hands, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and white sacred markings on his body. Golden ceremonial staffs with trident finials, brass lamps, and offerings of fruit and sweets sit on a red carpet before the shrine. Behind him a framed portrait shows a person in red attire. Two smaller deity figures stand flanking the central murti.2016-10-31A temple shrine with a standing man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland, holding a brass lamp or bell in his right hand near a row of tall brass oil lamps. Before him is a large deity murti dressed in silver and gold ornaments, a red and white flower garland, and a crown, seated on a gold-embossed pedestal. Behind it stand golden deity figures against a red drape, and a small blue-clad statue with a white garland sits at the base. Brass vessels, a bowl of rice and flower petals are arranged on the floor.2009-11-16November 22 20182018-11-22August 22 20172017-08-22A photograph of a priest in orange dhoti and orange shawl performing an aarti with a lit oil lamp and a handbell before a golden deity murti of Ganesha seated on a throne. The murti is decorated with a yellow silk cloth, garlands of white and red flowers, a crown and jewelled ornaments, with a golden mouse vehicle beside it. Golden lion and figure sculptures frame the shrine and a red cloth backdrop hangs behind. A wall air conditioner is visible at right.2017-08-22August 22 20172017-08-22Night ceremony at a decorated shrine: a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style cord stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a large ganesha-form deity murti. The deity wears a tall gold crown, ornate jewelled garlands, a red-and-white garland and dhoti-like cloth, with a golden elephant-shaped pedestal and yellow marigold garlands draped around the altar. An ornate silver-gilt arch and an orange canopy frame the scene. The clothing is saffron and orange, and the altar is accented with magenta and teal cloth. The lamp suggests an aarti. No other people are visible.2013-09-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a priest seen from behind, bare-backed and wearing an orange dhoti with white sacred markings on his upper back and arm. He holds a brass oil lamp with a flame toward gilded altar figures. Behind him stands a central gold-framed seated deity murti flanked by golden lion-form supports, dressed in orange and red garments with garlands, and decorated with pearl and gold necklaces. Two other gold-framed deity figures stand on either side, garlanded with white flowers. Brass vessels and a brass plate with offerings sit on the stone platform in front. The scene reads as aarti at a shrine.2017-01-04