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Two men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and white ceremonial turbans stand on a yellow-covered platform in a hall before a decorated deity murti with orange head covering, jewelled necklaces, and a trident, seated beneath a gold arch with a green backdrop. Both men wear white and red flower garlands; the man on the left holds the other's hand, while the platform and floor show scattered petals. Fruit offerings sit on trays in the foreground, and a wall-mounted air conditioner and floor unit are visible. Two people are visible.

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April 23 20132013-04-23Two men in matching white dhoti-style garments with gold borders and cream turbans stand in a temple hall, garlanded with white jasmine and red rose malas. The man on the right stands with bare feet on a yellow-stained stone slab, while the man on the left holds his hands together with him, both smiling. A golden deity murti with an orange crown and jewelled ornaments stands in the background beside a golden peetha, with rose petals scattered on the floor and an air conditioner on the wall.2013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23Photograph of a temple ritual in which two priests in white dhoti-style clothing with cream-gold turbans and gold-bordered cloth stand at a deity murti adorned with thick garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The murti wears a gold crown and jewellery and sits on a green cloth and purple draped golden seat. One priest embraces the murti while the other places a garland on it. Brass pots of yellow turmeric-paste offerings and a small flame sit in front, with a warm, lamp-lit temple background.2013-04-23December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph of a ceremony in front of a large floral arch of red, yellow, purple and white marigold and rose garlands. A standing priest in a white dhoti and white shawl with a gold border, wearing a cream turban and a wristwatch, leans forward to place a long white and red flower garland over the head of a second man who bows with his head lowered. The second man wears a white dhoti and a white shawl and has white painted markings on his arms. Behind them a painted figure of a fierce red-faced guardian with a moustache and gold jewellery stands beside gilded carved panels. The scene shows a garlanding ritual.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesTwo priests in white ceremonial dhotis and white turbans with gold borders perform worship before a golden deity murti adorned with jewelled necklaces and draped with white jasmine and red rose garlands. The murti sits on a green and magenta silk cloth on a gold-carved seat, framed by a large arch of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers. The priest on the left has his arm extended over the murti and bows his head, while the priest on the right, wearing a rudraksha band on his upper arm, bends forward with his hands near the garlands. Before them a brick-like yellow fire pit burns with a small flame, with brass vessels, fruit and folded cloths nearby, indicating a homa or puja. Background shows golden decorations and small lights.2013-04-23May 12 20132013-05-12