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A priest in a saffron-red dhoti and shawl with bare chest and a holy ash mark on his arm performs aarti with a silver lamp of burning oil wicks before two ornately adorned deity murtis seated on a gilded throne. The murtis are draped in white and yellow-green garlands, with a crown and jewelled ornaments; the figure on the right wears a purple silk sari-style dress. Smoke rises through the warm-lit shrine, with gold canopy and drapes behind.

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A priest with a shaved head, bare upper body, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala, holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward two ornately decked deity murtis in a gilded shrine. The murtis are draped in garlands of white, yellow and green flowers, with silver and gold jewelled crowns and rich red and purple silk garments. Gold brocade and a red curtain frame the altar. The scene is a temple aarti during festival worship.2015-04-30A temple ritual photograph in a dim shrine hall. A priest in a red turban, bare-chested with a rudraksha-style garland and wearing a red-and-gold dhoti, stands at left holding a lit flame toward a shrine. Beside him, a second attendant in a white conical headdress and rust-coloured cloth holds a ceremonial implement. The central shrine holds ornately decorated deity murtis draped in thick garlands of red, yellow, white and pink flowers, with gold ornaments and necklaces. Small oil lamps burn on the floor, and a brass kalasha-style vessel sits near the base. Smaller golden figures are placed at the left of the shrine.2014-12-05April 30 20152015-04-30A man in orange-brown ritual clothing with a bare upper torso, a sacred thread and a rudraksha mala stands before a decorated shrine, holding a lit lamp with several flames in both hands. Beside him stand ornately adorned deity murtis draped in colourful garlands of white, yellow and red flowers, with a crown on one figure and a gold arched backdrop behind. A golden lion-faced throne with a red cushion sits at left. The scene suggests a puja or aarti at a temple-style setting.2015-04-30April 30 20152015-04-30A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands. A woman in an orange-brown sari with a red blouse stands at left, holding a lit flame on a plate toward the central deity figures, a standing male deity murti with a crown and ornaments and a female deity murti in pink and gold dress. In front, a small white figure with orange headwear and a red-and-white garland sits on a pedestal beneath a large floral arch of red, white, yellow and purple blooms. Brass oil lamps and a banana leaf are visible at right, and a partially seen man in orange robes holds a tray at far left.A temple aarti scene before richly decorated deity murtis. A woman in a maroon sari with gold border holds a silver tray with a lit oil lamp and flowers, offering aarti toward garlanded images. Behind her stands a man in a maroon robe with a brimmed red turban and crescent-marked headwear, and a figure in a tall ornate ceremonial cap at left. Large deity statues with gold jewellery, necklaces and multicoloured flower garlands dominate the right side, with brass lamps and offering vessels on the floor.2014-12-05Photograph inside a temple shrine at night-lit interior with carved stone pillars. Two richly adorned murti figures stand at the centre, dressed in gold and green silk, heavily garlanded with white and orange flowers and draped in jewellery, set before a golden arch and a red curtain. A priest in a pink and red dhoti with a red shawl and a flower garland holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the deities, with smoke rising. Beside him a bare-chested man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala stands near a brass vessel and a small fire on the floor. A small flame and floral offerings are placed at the base. A video camera operator appears at the lower right edge.2018-04-14A temple shrine decorated with long garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. A priest in a maroon dhoti with gold borders and a maroon head covering stands with his back to the camera, holding a brass tray or plate. Behind him a standing gold-clad figure with a red-and-gold headdress and a seated gold metal deity murti with a crown and large gold necklaces sit on a golden throne with a red cloth backdrop. Another attendant in white dhoti holds a brass vessel at left. Oil lamps and a brass lamp stand are placed before the deities.2014-12-05A shirtless priest with a shaved head and glasses performs an aarti with a flaming lamp before a deity murti heavily adorned with red, yellow and white flower garlands and a gold crown-like ornament. He wears a rudraksha mala, a yellow dhoti with green border, and an orange cloth draped over his shoulder. The ornate ceiling above is patterned with floral motifs. Smoke rises from the flame.2012-04-05A temple ritual before richly decorated deity murti of a male and female pair seated on a red-draped throne, covered in multicolour garlands of yellow, pink, white and green flowers and gold jewellery. A standing priest in a maroon and gold dhoti with a maroon head wrap and a white-marked face holds a lit oil lamp toward the deities, with a rudraksha-style mala visible on his chest. Beside him a second priest in saffron-orange with a bald head and white forehead markings watches. At the right edge a hand arranges garlands. Gold ornaments, kalasha-like objects and a flower-strewn altar complete the scene.2014-12-05A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body, rudraksha malas and gold bangles performs a ritual flame offering before a shrine of three deity murtis decorated with red and white flower garlands. The central figure wears a white dhoti with a gold crown and jewelled necklace, flanked by two murtis in orange and red garments. A gold-draped altar holds a pile of pink and white flowers and a small crystal linga, and a shaven-headed attendant in orange sits at the lower left. The walls are warm wood panelling with gold accents.2014-06-30