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A photograph of a long-haired man in a brown sleeveless garment with an orange rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, standing at a gilded throne-like backdrop and placing a silver crown and garland on a deity murti. The murti is a silver-faced female form in a blue sari with a green-and-gold border, adorned with red and white floral garlands, gold necklaces and a silver crown, seated before a green cloth. The man holds an offering in his right hand while adjusting the crown with his left. A small oil lamp and flowers sit at the lower left. The setting is a temple-style room with a turquoise wall.

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A man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala with a saffron-orange shawl wrapped over his bare upper body stands beside a deity murti and reaches up to adorn its head with flowers. The murti is a silver-faced female figure in a blue sari with a green and gold border, wearing a silver crown, layered gold necklaces, and red and orange floral garlands. Behind them are gilded throne-like panels and green drapery. He holds a small offering of flowers or petals in his other hand. The setting suggests puja or flower offering.2013-05-12A man with long dark hair and a saffron-brown sleeveless garment, wearing an orange-red rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, reaches up to adorn a deity murti. The murti has a silver crown, a painted face, a blue sari-style garment with gold trim, layered gold necklaces, and red and white flower garlands. He holds a flower or offering near its chest while leaning in. Behind them are a green silk drape, an ornate gold-leaf backdrop, and a teal wall.2013-05-12May 12 20132013-05-12A photograph of a man in a brown sleeveless ritual garment with a bare upper body, wearing a long orange-red rudraksha mala around his neck and with long black hair worn loose down his back. He leans forward and reaches with both arms toward a silver-crowned deity murti dressed in a teal-blue sari with a green and yellow silk drape, adorned with gold jewellery, a silver crown and marigold and white flower garlands. Behind them stand large gold-toned decorative panels and a green cloth backdrop, and a small brass plate with flowers sits at the lower left. The man appears to be making an offering or adorning the murti.2013-05-12A photograph of a man with long dark hair worn down his back, wearing a rust-brown unstitched cloth over his shoulder and an orange-red rudraksha mala around his neck, reaching up with both hands to adorn a deity murti. The murti is a richly decorated female figure in a blue blouse and jewelled silver crown, draped in a green and yellow silk sari with white flower garlands in red and orange. Behind them stand a golden throne-like backrest, a green cloth, a tall painted figure with a sword and orange clothing, and a turquoise wall. He appears to be placing flowers or sacred powder on the murti during a puja. One physical person is visible.2013-05-12A man in a rust-brown sleeveless wrap and a long orange-red rudraksha mala stands at a golden throne, decorating a deity murti with a white crown or mukut. He reaches up with both hands, placing ornaments and flowers on the figure. The murti wears a turquoise-blue body with gold jewellery, a green and gold silk drape, and strands of orange and red flower garlands. Behind him are gold-leaf decorations, green and maroon cloth, and a glimpse of a colourful painted figure. The scene suggests an alankaram or adornment ritual in a temple setting.2013-05-12A standing man in a rust-orange unstitched robe and a long rudraksha mala with a gold-yellow sash offers flowers and a small object to a golden metal murti seated on a gilded throne. The murti wears a tall gold crown with an orange turban, a gold necklace, white garlands and red-orange flower garlands, and holds a raised hand in blessing. Behind, a gilded arch and a second person in a white and orange turban stand near the altar. The scene is an abhishekam-style puja at a temple altar.2013-05-12A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-brown sleeveless garment with an orange-beaded rudraksha mala at his neck and a gold bangle on his upper arm, reaching out with his right hand toward two golden metal deity murtis decorated with flower garlands and red roses. The murti on the right wears an ornate gold crown, large earrings, a nose ring and a white jasmine garland over a red and gold garment. The murti on the left wears a gold crown and a red-and-gold garment. Behind them are red roses, green foliage and a green cloth backdrop with a gold-framed canopy. The man is a physical person; the golden figures are statues and are not counted. The orange cues and mala suggest a person, so the in-person value is set to unsure given the uncertain appearance.2013-04-14May 12 20132013-05-12April 21 20132013-04-21A photograph of a priest in a brown and saffron-toned cloth, shoulder bare, garlanded with white and yellow flowers, adjusting ornaments on a pair of metal deity murtis seated under a draped purple and gold cloth. The murtis wear crowns, orange and red turbans and jewelled necklaces, surrounded by red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. A small green parrot perches on the priest's shoulder area near the flower garland. Golden ornaments, a gold-trimmed backdrop and a rich brown curtain frame the scene.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies