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A photograph of a deity murti, a silver-and-gold figure seated on a green-draped throne-like platform, adorned with thick garlands of red, yellow, purple, white and green flowers. A standing man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with long hair, reaches upward toward the murti's raised hand. Beside him, a shaved-headed priest in orange cloth with a gold chain stands holding a brass vessel. Gilded arch and green and red fabric frame the scene.

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A photograph of a temple ritual at night beside a large deity murti adorned with multicolored garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white. The murti wears a green and gold garment and a crown. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with long hair and a gold necklace stands on a raised platform, reaching toward the murti. Two priests in saffron-orange robes, one with a rudraksha mala, hold brass plates of offerings on the left. A white cloth covers a small table, and a yellow cloth hangs in the foreground beside a seated figure in white with a yellow turban. Ornate stone pillars and a red curtain frame the scene. The image is a photograph of a padapuja-style worship with garlanded murti and offering trays.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and a long multicoloured flower garland, stands on a raised platform and steps toward a large decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with a thick garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, a gold crown, a green skirt and golden armlets. Two attendants in orange robes and gold necklaces reach toward the scene with offerings. A white cloth covers a table in front, and a red curtain hangs at the right. Description of the central man's identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so he is described by role as a devotee performing padapuja before the murti.2011-11-29Temple night ritual before a large decorated deity murti pair seated under a gilded arch. The central figures are adorned with silver crowns, gold jewellery and thick garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. A figure in an orange sari stands atop the shrine platform. Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand at left, one holding a brass plate of offerings and the other a ceremonial vessel. Brass oil lamps, a tall brass lamp stand and a kalasha-like vessel sit on the floor, with a yellow cloth draped over the platform. Stone pillars with carved reliefs frame the scene. The image is a photograph taken from the pilgrimage-style festival in a temple setting.2011-11-29March 03 20112011-03-03A photograph inside a temple hall shows a woman in a saffron-orange silk dress and orange wrap performing a padapuja-style ritual beside a large deity murti. She reaches toward the deity's face and ornaments with both hands, adjusting a jewelled chain. The murti wears a silver crown, a green and gold garment, and an orange cloth, and is framed by a gilded arch and long garlands of red, yellow, purple, and green flowers. A gilded throne-like seat with garlands sits at left. The scene reads as puja and darshan in a shrine setting.2011-11-29A figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with long dark hair stands on a raised platform reaching up toward the head of a large deity murti. The murti is adorned with a crown, layered gold ornaments and a green and gold garment, and it is surrounded by thick garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. At lower left, a man in orange cloth and a gold necklace holds a brass plate with a lit oil lamp, an aarti or puja offering. A gilded arch frames the scene under a stone ceiling. The figure's appearance is uncertain, so the a person field is set to unsure.2011-11-29Photo of an evening puja at a temple shrine. Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand at left, one holding a brass tray with a lit flame and the other raising a tray of offerings. Behind them, a figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair reaches up toward the deities and a large garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The central deity murti, a couple adorned with silver crowns and jewellery, is draped in layered garlands; the figure on the right wears green and gold. A tall brass lamp stand with a lotus-shaped top stands at right beneath a gilded arch.2011-11-29A temple ritual photograph showing a standing priest in an orange silk dhoti and orange shawl, with a garland around the neck, lifting a gold chain or necklace toward a deity murti. The murti is a gold-faced figure in a green and orange sari-like garment, adorned with a crown, gold jewellery and bangles, seated before a gilded arched niche. Thick garlands of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers drape the arch and pillars. The setting is a stone-ceiling temple hall with a brass lamp at lower left. The priest is performing decoration of the deity during worship; no identifiable individual is described.2011-11-29March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shows a standing figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair raising one arm high, while a metal sheet of water or petals is tossed toward a seated golden statue. The seated golden deity murti wears orange draped garments, gold jewellery and bangles, sits on a purple cushioned seat, and is framed by garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers with a gold arched frame behind. At left, a bald young man in orange clothing and a gold necklace holds a large ornate gold plate of offerings. Flower petals fill the air, and a few onlookers in white are visible in the background.2010-12-27March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copies