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A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man with a rust-red turban, long dreadlocked hair, bare chest and a rust-red and gold drape stands at left, adorning a gold-clad deity murti seated on a throne. He wears a white flower garland and gold bangles and extends his hand to place a garland on the murti, which wears a gold crown, gold armour and a red and white flower garland. Behind the throne are large arrangements of red, yellow, white and blue flowers and green leaves, with ornate gold metalwork above. A second attendant with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at the far left edge. The man is a person by appearance: long dreadlocked hair, rust-red turban and garments, and a gold bangle, consistent with the page's reference to a person at this event. The setting is a temple shrine during a garlanding puja.

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A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a gilded deity murti seated and adorned with a dense garland of marigolds, red roses and white flowers, with a gold crown and jewelled ornaments. A figure in a rust-orange turban, long dark hair falling down the back and an orange-gold shawl raises one arm toward the murti, performing a ritual gesture. To the left, a younger attendant with long hair and beaded necklace stands beside a large golden ceremonial vessel holding green foliage. The background is an ornate silver-gilt backdrop beneath a stone ceiling.2016-12-23A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a golden deity murti heavily adorned with garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and green flowers, green stone pendants and a jewelled necklace. In the foreground a person with long dreadlocked hair wrapped in a maroon turban and wearing a maroon cloth draped over the shoulders stands with hands joined in devotion, bangles on the arms, facing the deity. Another figure in a rose-coloured garment and gold-bordered cloth is visible at right beside an ornate golden crown and peacock-feather headpiece. Flower-strung backdrops of multicoloured blossoms frame the scene.2016-12-14A photograph of a temple festival image of a deity, with a figure in a rust-red dhoti and red-orange headcloth standing at left and raising a hand to place flowers atop the image. The deity murti has a golden crown, a trident-like staff, golden and jewelled necklaces, and a red-orange garment, decorated with yellow marigolds, white flowers and red and green garlands. A golden kalasha-shaped vessel and ornate silver-gold metalwork frame the scene. The figure's reddish dress and red garland at the neck are visible, but the figure's face is turned away, so identity is unsure.2015-07-31A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man with long dark hair, a rust-orange turban, bare chest, orange shawl and a white flower garland touches the forehead of a gilded deity murti with his right hand. The gold-coloured murti wears a golden crown, a gold necklace and flower garlands of white jasmine and red roses. Behind it stand arches decorated with yellow marigolds, red roses, green leaves and white and blue flower clusters, and a gold-embossed backdrop. Gold bangles circle the man's wrist. A second attendant stands at the left edge. The setting suggests an abhishekam or padapuja-style darshan. Appearance-based cues: long swept-back hair, orange turban and shawl, and gold ornaments; the label is probable, with the role of the man presenting the offering and anointing the deity.2016-12-23December 14 20162016-12-14A man in a rust-red turban and reddish-brown clothing, bare-chested with gold armlets and a long swept-back braid, drapes a thick garland of yellow, orange and red flowers over a golden deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown, gold ornaments and a deep red sari. A lit oil lamp stands in the right foreground beside brass vessels, and marigold and rose decorations fill the background of a temple sanctum.2016-12-14July 31 20152015-07-31December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a throne heavily decorated with garlands of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers. A priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with a long hair knot and a flower garland, stands at left, extending his right hand toward the golden figure's head in an offering gesture while holding a silver plate. The murti wears a golden crown and ornate golden necklaces. A lit oil lamp flame is visible at right, and a golden kalasha-like object sits in the lower left foreground. The setting is a temple sanctum with a gilded arch overhead.2015-01-13July 22 20132013-07-22