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Temple scene in which a man with long dreadlocks, a rust-red turban and a bare upper body, wearing a rust-red and gold dhoti-style cloth, adorns a gold-clad deity murti with flower garlands. Behind him stands a second figure in orange clothing with a rudraksha-style necklace and a white flower garland, and a gold-and-red garlanded deity murti stands at right. Marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red and green cover the ornate golden idol. The scene is set in a stone temple hall with carved pillars and a golden arch. The image shows an abhishekam-style garlanding puja with flowers draped over the idol.

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A temple ritual photograph. A bearded man with long dreadlocked hair wrapped in a rust-red turban and reddish-brown cloth, with gold armband and bangles, reaches to adjust a tall flower-garlanded altar at a golden deity murti. The garlands are yellow, orange, red and white, with a gold-decorated frame and an ornate gold and red headdress. A second attendant in orange cloth with rudraksha and a long braid stands at left. Brass kalasha pots and offering vessels sit in the foreground. Appearance suggests a person performing the puja, though this is uncertain. Gold-embroidered red and orange silks drape the deity.2016-12-14Photograph inside a temple sanctum of a priest in a rust-red turban and saffron-brown dhoti, bare-chested with a long braided hair, adorning a golden kalasha-shaped ritual object with a garland of yellow, orange and red flowers. Two younger attendants in orange-saffron cloth stand at left, one holding a bowl. Behind them, golden deity murtis in ornate jewelled crowns and garments are garlanded with marigolds and roses. A decorated tray of flowers and brass lamps sits at the bottom. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam. a person: the priest in the center wears a rust-red turban, long swept-back hair and ornate gold arm bands, consistent with the page's reference to a person event.2016-12-14December 23 20162016-12-23A temple ritual photograph in which a bare-shouldered priest with long dreadlocked hair wears a rust-red turban and a brown dhoti, and places a garland of yellow, red and white flowers on a large golden deity murti adorned with green and red stones. Two attendants in orange-and-gold cloth stand to the left, one holding a brass tray, and a gilded figure with raised hands is visible at right beside flower garlands. The setting is a wood-panelled temple hall with a carved ceiling.2016-12-14A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. In the foreground a long-haired man in a rust-orange garment with a red-and-blue flower garland and gold bangles smiles and gestures toward the shrine; he has a white forehead mark. Beside him a shaved-headed priest in orange cloth is partly visible. Behind them stand two golden deity murti seated on a throne, one wearing a crown with an orange band and gold jewellery, the other with a raised hand and gold necklaces, with a golden kalasha and rudraksha malas hung in front. Two people are physically present in the scene.2015-01-04A decorated temple shrine holds a golden deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with flower garlands in yellow, red, white and green and draped with jewelled necklaces. Two gilded lion figures flank the central image, and smaller gilded stands with red floral garlands sit in front. To the left, a man with long dreadlocks and a rust-coloured shawl stands with his back to the camera, while a shaved priest in an orange dhoti tends brass oil lamps (dipa) in the foreground. On the right, a gilded figure in a dark ceremonial headdress and rust-coloured robe stands beside a floral-garlanded pillar. Yellow marigold garlands wind around the brass lamps.2016-12-23A photograph inside a temple shrine during a ritual. A man with long dreadlocks, wearing a rust-brown turban and brown dhoti with gold border, stands at center decorating a golden kalasha with a long garland of yellow, red, green and pink flowers. Behind him, a bare-chested attendant in orange dhoti with gold border holds a brass plate and wears a rudraksha mala. To the right, a deity murti with red face, gold crown and ornaments sits beneath flower garlands, with a tall brass lamp stand and gold vessels nearby. Lamps and flowers fill the shrine.2016-12-14A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. In the centre stands a tall ornate deity murti, flanked by a golden kalasha-like vessel and brass oil lamps on stands. On the left a sannyasi with long matted dreadlocks, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a red rudraksha mala and gold bangles, stands facing the shrine. A smaller figure in red and gold clothing stands beside the altar, and a golden arch frames the deity. Garlands and ornate gold decorations fill the scene.2016-07-19A photograph inside a temple shrine. A priest in an orange-red dhoti and wrap with a red and blue garland and gold bangles holds a flaming lamp toward a richly decorated deity murti. Two seated golden deity figures are adorned with multicolored garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, and a golden kalasha-style structure hangs with flowers before them. A small brass bell and a brass vessel sit on the floor. The priest appears to be performing aarti. The priest is not clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2015-01-04December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14A 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.2014-12-05