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A bald, bare-chested temple priest in an orange-red dhoti with gold border stands in a shrine, leaning forward to place a white and pink flower garland on a dark stone deity murti under a gold arched kirtimukha-topped niche with yellow cloth backdrop. Pink flowers are scattered on the pedestal, a brass oil lamp burns to the right, a steel vessel of flowers and a plate of bananas sit in front. A rudraksha mala and vibhuti marks are visible on the priest.

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May 13 20122012-05-13A photograph of a temple shrine where a bare-chested priest in orange-red dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala around his neck pours or offers something over a black stone linga. The linga is draped with a white flower garland and a pink flower, set within a gilded arched niche with a yellow cloth backdrop. Pink petals are scattered on the stone base, a steel vessel of pink petals and small bowls sit on the altar, a plate of bananas rests nearby, and a brass oil lamp burns to the right against marble walls. The priest is shown in a ritual abhishekam-style offering to the linga, with the man's upper body, arms and gold armlet visible.2012-05-13 +1 copiesMay 13 20122012-05-13 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple shrine. A bare-chested priest with a shaved head, a beaded headband and gold ornaments, wearing a rust-orange dhoti with gold borders, stands at left with one arm raised toward a gilded arched niche. Inside the niche a dark stone deity murti wears a white cloth with red-and-gold borders, a rudraksha mala, and a pink flower garland, lit by a yellow backdrop and an oil lamp. Pink flowers, bananas and brass vessels sit on a tray in front, with a standing brass lamp at right.2012-05-11A shaved-headed priest stands bare-chested in a rust-orange dhoti with gold borders and a gold-beaded head band, holding a lit oil lamp toward a black stone murti in a gilded niche. The murti is draped in white cloth with a gold border, wears a rudraksha mala, and has a pink flower garland on its head. Pink flowers, banana bunches and brass vessels sit on a stone altar in front. A second person's hand and head appear at the right edge. The priest appears to be performing aarti or puja.2012-05-11May 13 20122012-05-13 +2 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine. Two men in orange-red dhotis with gold borders stand at left, one with bare upper body and gold necklace, the other wearing rudraksha bracelets. The bare-backed man in front, with shaved head and gold ornaments, reaches toward a gilded arch above a black stone deity murti draped in white garland and yellow cloth, with a brass oil lamp burning at right. A steel vessel holding flower petals and small brass cups sit on a wooden stand below. The walls are sandstone-toned and the scene is softly blurred.2012-05-13 +1 copiesPriests perform worship before a dark stone deity murti in a golden arched shrine with a yellow backdrop, draped in a white jasmine garland and topped with pink flowers. A standing man on the left wears an orange-red dhoti and a golden-banded cloth, a rudraksha bracelet on his upper arm, and a beaded headpiece with a gold necklace. A bald priest in white bends forward on the left, a second priest in white and orange kneels at the altar offering flowers, and a priest on the right holds a lamp and incense. Brass oil lamps burn, a steel bowl of pink petals and a plate of bananas sit on a brass stand, and smoke rises from the incense.2012-05-13 +1 copiesA bare-chested priest in an orange-red dhoti with gold borders and a rudraksha mala pours water from a small vessel over a black stone deity murti in a gilded arched niche. The murti wears a white cloth, white shawl, dark beaded mala and a pink flower garland. Before it stand a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a tray of bananas and pink flowers, small metal bowls and a tray of flower petals held by the priest. The arch is ornate gold, set in a marble-clad shrine wall.2012-05-11A priest with a bald shaved head, bare-chested and wearing an orange dhoti with gold borders and a dark beaded headband, bends forward to perform aarti with a multi-flame oil lamp before a dark deity murti in a gold-framed niche. The murti wears a white cloth, a rudraksha mala and a pink flower garland. Plates of mangoes, oranges, bananas and apples sit as offerings on a metal tray in front, with pink flowers on a side table and a brass lamp nearby.2012-05-09 +1 copiesMay 11 20122012-05-11A photograph of a temple shrine with a dark stone deity murti dressed in white and gold cloth, a white garland, and a rudraksha mala, set in a gilded arched niche against a yellow backdrop. An elderly priest with shaved head, white tilak, bare upper body, rudraksha beaded headband and necklace, and an orange-red dhoti with gold border reaches toward the arch. A second man in white stands at the right edge. Pink flower petals lie on the base, with brass vessels, a lit brass oil lamp and a brass tray in front. Two people are visible.2012-05-08