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A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and turban, with rudraksha beads at his neck and bangles on his wrist, stands at left with his back to the camera and reaches toward a large deity murti decorated with yellow and red garlands and a golden crown with a fan-shaped halo. The murti is set against a golden-yellow cloth backdrop with gilded arch frames, and smaller attendant figures flank it. The scene is lit warmly at night.

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November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A photograph of a temple shrine during evening worship. A priest in a rust-orange turban and orange-red dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands at left, his back to the camera, touching a gold-adorned deity murti. The central murti wears a gold crown, heavy gold necklaces and a dense garland of yellow marigolds with red and white flowers. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, also garlanded in yellow and white blossoms. Ornate gold arches frame the shrine, and brass lamps and bowls sit on a blue-purple draped platform.2015-11-18A priest in an orange-red turban and red-brown robe with a gold border stands at left, adorning a gilded metal deity murti seated on a golden throne. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown, heavy garlands of yellow marigolds with red roses and white flowers, and a jeweled necklace. Smaller attendant figures with ornate jeweled crowns flank the central image in orange and gold garments. The priest, wearing sacred ash marks on his arms, places a flower garland, with gold-framed carved panels and a gold drape behind. The scene appears to be a temple-style decoration during satsang-related worship.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A photograph of a decorated deity murti group on a gold-trimmed altar, the central figure crowned with an ornate headdress and heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine strands. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, also garlanded and gilded. On the left, a priest in a maroon-red robe and matching turban stands at the altar, his hand touching the garland, with a faint smoke haze in the air. Brass vessels sit at the base. The scene is an abhishekam or puja setting.2015-11-18A priest seen from behind in an orange-red turban and saffron-red dhoti with a gold border waves a lit oil lamp before a richly decorated deity murti. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a dense garland of yellow marigolds and red roses, gold jewellery and a blue lower garment. Golden carved arches frame the scene, with a gold-and-wood backdrop behind the altar. A pujari's arm bears white sacred markings and bangles, and a rudraksha-style necklace shows at his neck. Setting appears to be a temple or ashram altar during an aarti.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A figure in a rust-orange wrap and orange-striped dhoti, shirtless from the waist up with a white tilak on the shoulder and a rust-orange turban, stands at right adorning a deity murti with a garland. The murti, dressed in orange and gold silk with a jewelled crown and ornate silver necklace, is hung with yellow marigold garlands, red and white flower strands. Beside it at left stands a person in white dhoti and shawl holding a garland. Behind is a gold-embossed frame and a golden curtain. Night-time temple setting.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A priest in a rust-orange turban and orange-brown shawl stands with his back to the camera, reaching toward a pair of richly decorated deity murti at night. The central murti wears a large silver crown, gold necklaces and a rudraksha-like bead garland, draped in yellow marigolds and red roses. A second, smaller murti to the right wears a red and gold sari-style dress with layered gold ornaments. Gold-toned temple arches frame the scene, and a white tilak mark is visible on the priest's arm. The setting appears to be a nighttime abhishekam or puja.2015-11-18